news Scmp World 2026-08-20

Swiss Tourist Jailed in Bali for Insulting Sacred Day of Silence

A 26-year-old Swiss tourist was sentenced to one year in prison for violating Indonesia’s criminal code by posting social media messages mocking the sacred Balinese Day of Silence.

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