Indonesia’s religious freedom conditions are poor despite constitutional guarantees. The Criminal Code  and other laws restricted worship, targeting religious minorities such as Christians, Catholics, Ahmadiyyah, Jehovah Witnesses, and Baha'is. A new Criminal Code to be implemented in 2026 aims to further restrict blasphemy. Issues with building permits and the humanitarian crisis in the Papua region highlighted the ongoing repression of FoRB and related human rights.

Source: Balinese Hindus perform sacred Telek dance at a festival in Klungkung, Bali, REUTERS / Christo

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