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This incident occurred in Indonesia at the end of June 2024. Location of the incident: Sidoarjo, East Java, Indonesia News source: https://www.instagram.com/permadiaktivis2/reel/C813CMiyqYk/?igsh=MXR2enprOWFmcnQ4OQ%3D%3D Local Muslim community leaders have banned Christians from praying together in their homes. On the grounds that religious activities require permission. However, if a Muslim community group holds a joint worship event at home, permission is not required. The reason that worship activities require permission is often used by community leaders in Indonesia to prohibit Christians or minority religions from worshiping in Indonesia. They require Christians or other minority religions such as Buddhists, Hindus and Catholics to apply for permits if they want to hold an event. However, if Christians ask for permission, permission is usually not given for various reasons. -
Islamic Couple Bans Christian Family from Singing Sourced from the Instagram account of a humanitarian activist in Indonesia. A Christian family who was singing Christian spiritual songs in their house was approached and shouted at by a pair of Muslim women and men. This incident occurred at PCI Cerme Indah Housing, Gresik Regency, East Java, Indonesia. In Indonesia, there are many cases of discrimination against minorities, including Christians, Buddhists and Catholics, regarding worship and daily activities which are not always featured in the news. Generally, the news media will only report it if it has gone viral on social media. Source: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C6wEPM0xtuy/?igsh=MWF2YmkzcnRybGZjcg==
