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Prison Staff: Cipinang Prison and Islamic Groups

prison staff: Basuki Ahok Tjahaja Purnama was convincingly proven guilty of blasphemy and ordered his arrest, according to CBC. He was taken to Cipinang Prison in east Jakarta. In announcing its decision, the five-judge panel said Gov. Photos quickly appeared online of Ahok who still commands immense popularity in the capital of Jakarta being warmly greeted by prison staff. The judge has become a representative of God.' Hardliner Syamsu Hilal At the court, supporters of the governor wept and hugged each other amid shouts of jubilation from members of conservative Islamic groups. Ahok said he would appeal, but it was unclear if he would be released once that process is underway. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.