United KingdomIndonesia's immigration authorities have banned two Dutch nationals for organizing an unauthorized running event that allegedly discriminated against local residents. The event, organized by the expat-focused group Entourage Bali, faced backlash after online claims suggested the club excluded Indonesians while welcoming foreigners. The two men, aged 35 and 37, left Bali for Singapore before the ban was announced and will not be allowed to return. Authorities stated they violated immigration laws by hosting the event without proper permits. Entourage Bali responded by stating their run clubs are open to everyone, including Indonesians, and attributed the issues to errors in the automated approval system. The incident has intensified tensions between expatriates and locals in Bali, which has seen a rise in digital nomads. Bali's governor has pledged strict measures to prevent similar occurrences.
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