Atheist Alliance International condemns the verdict against Alexander
Aan, the Indonesian atheist who was attacked and arrested after posting
'God does not exist' on Facebook. Alexander Aan was today jailed for
two years and six months for blasphemy under Indonesia's criminal code.
He was also fined Rp 100 million (c. US$10,600).
Carlos A. Diaz, President of Atheist Alliance International, said
"Alex simply stated his personal view on the topic of religion, yet he
now faces years in jail. This judgement is an affront to the principles
of freedom of speech and freedom of conscience. Indonesia's blasphemy
laws are archaic, an embarrassment to a country that appears to be
striving to join the developed world and should be repealed
immediately."
Atheist Alliance International has been running an appeal to assist
with Alexander Aan's legal expenses and support his family since he was
arrested in January this year. Donate at www.atheistalliance.org/support-aai/donate (Legal/Support Fund for Alex Aan).
TAKE ACTION: Please contact the Indonesian authorities to condemn Alex Aan's jail sentence and to call for the immediate repeal of Indonesia's blasphemy laws.
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