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Swiss tourist jailed in Bali for insulting Day of Silence

A Swiss tourist has been sentenced to one year in prison in Bali for insulting the sacred Day of Silence observance. Luzian Andrin Zgraggen, 26, was found guilty of violating Indonesia's criminal code by posting defiant messages on Instagram about the holiday. The court stated his actions offended Balinese people and provoked public outrage. AI

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Swiss tourist jailed in Bali for insulting Day of Silence

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

    Bali jails Swiss tourist for insulting sacred Day of Silence

    A court on the Indonesian resort island of Bali sentenced a Swiss tourist on Thursday to one year in prison for insulting a sacred Balinese Hindu observance. Luzian Andrin Zgraggen, 26, was found guilty of violating Indonesia’s new criminal code by posting social media messages a…