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Bali bans Dutch expats whose run club allegedly excluded Indonesians

Indonesian immigration authorities have banned two Dutch nationals from returning to Indonesia after they organized an illegal running event in Bali. The event, organized by the expatriate-focused group Entourage Bali, allegedly excluded Indonesian applicants while accepting foreigners, sparking backlash and reigniting tensions between expats and locals on the island.

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Bali bans Dutch expats whose run club allegedly excluded Indonesians
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Indonesian immigration authorities have banned two Dutch nationals from returning to Indonesia after they organized an illegal running event in Bali. The event, organized by the expatriate-focused group Entourage Bali, allegedly excluded Indonesian applicants while accepting foreigners, sparking backlash and reigniting tensions between expats and locals on the island. The two men, aged 35 and 37, left Bali for Singapore before the ban was announced. Authorities stated the Dutch nationals violated immigration laws by organizing the event without permits. Bali's governor has vowed to take strict action to prevent similar incidents. Entourage Bali has stated its run clubs are open to everyone.

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Entourage Bali's run clubs are open for everyone, including non-digital nomads.

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The two Dutchmen will not be allowed back to Indonesia.

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Indonesia's immigration authorities banned two Dutch nationals for organizing an illegal running event that allegedly discriminated against locals.

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The allegations of discrimination have reignited anger at foreigners perceived to be acting with entitlement and building exclusive communities on the island.

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The run organized by Entourage Bali drew backlash after testimonies circulated online that the club rejected Indonesian applicants while accepting foreigners.

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Full report

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Indonesia's Immigration authorities have banned two Dutch nationals for organising an illegal running event that had also allegedly discriminated against locals.The run organised by the expatriate-focused group Bali" class="entity-link entity-organization" data-entity-id="172323" data-entity-type="organization">Entourage Bali drew heated backlash after testimonies circulated online that the club had appeared to reject Indonesian applicants while accepting foreigners.The two Dutchmen aged 35 and 37, left Bali for Singapore before the ban was announced. They will not be allowed back to Indonesia, authorities said.Bali, Indonesia's famed tropical paradise, has become a hostspot for Digital nomads in recent years, resulting in growing tensions in recent years between expats and locals. The allegations of discrimination against Bali" class="entity-link entity-organization" data-entity-id="172323" data-entity-type="organization">Entourage Bali's run club has reignited anger at foreigners who are perceived to be acting with entitlement and building exclusive communities on the island.On Sunday, Bali Governor I Wayan Koster vowed to take "strict action" to ensure such incidents do not happen again.Immigration authorities said the two Dutch men had violated immigration laws by organising the running event without obtaining permits.In a statement posted on Friday, Bali" class="entity-link entity-organization" data-entity-id="172323" data-entity-type="organization">Entourage Bali said that its run clubs were "open for everyone, including non-Digital nomads".
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