Show of Support for Ahok

The Jakarta Globe
May 10, 2017 | 11:37 am
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Supporters of Jakarta Governor Basuki "Ahok" Tjahaja Purnama gathered in front of Cipinang Prison in East Jakarta on Tuesday (09/05) afternoon to seek an audience with the embattled governor, who has been sentenced to two years in prison for blasphemy (JG Photo/Yudha Baskoro)
Supporters of Jakarta Governor Basuki "Ahok" Tjahaja Purnama gathered in front of Cipinang Prison in East Jakarta on Tuesday (09/05) afternoon to seek an audience with the embattled governor, who has been sentenced to two years in prison for blasphemy (JG Photo/Yudha Baskoro)
People gather in front of Cipinang Prison in East Jakarta on Tuesday evening (09/05) to show their support for incumbent Jakarta Governor Basuki 'Ahok' Tjahaja Purnama, who has been sentenced to two years in prison for blasphemy. (JG Photo/Yudha Baskoro)

Ahok supporters sing 'Kebyar-Kebyar,' a song by Indonesian singer-songwriter Soedjarwoto Soemarsono, better known as Gombloh, during a protest in front of Cipinang Prison on Tuesday evening. (JG Photo/Yudha Baskoro)

Ahok's jailing has come as a shock to many. (JG Photo/Yudha Baskoro)

An Ahok supporter cries during the protest in front of Cipinang Prison. (JG Photo/Yudha Baskoro)

A supporter holds a candle as a symbol of grief outside the prison. (JG Photo/Yudha Baskoro)

The court handed down a sentence that was unexpectedly harsher than recommended by prosecutors. (JG Photo/Yudha Baskoro)

The verdict against Ahok is seen by many as a setback for minorities in Indonesia. (JG Photo/Yudha Baskoro)

A protestor holds a placard that states 'do not punish those who are innocent' outside the prison. (JG Photo/Yudha Baskoro)

Protestors outside the prison call for Ahok's release. (JG Photo/Yudha Baskoro)

Religious leaders hold a joint prayer in front of the prison to provide Ahok with moral support. (JG Photo/Yudha Baskoro)

Protestors shout slogans outside the prison gates. (JG Photo/Yudha Baskoro)

A protestor holds a placard outside Cipinang Prison that says 'Ahok is Indonesia's best asset.' (JG Photo/Yudha Baskoro)

President Joko 'Jokowi' Widodo has called on the public to respect the court ruling despite controversies surrounding the verdict. (JG Photo/Yudha Baskoro)

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