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Two Dutch organizers of Bali run club banned from re-entering Indonesia
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Two Dutch organizers of a Bali run club have been prohibited from re-entering Indonesia by immigration authorities. This action follows online allegations that the club excluded local Indonesians from some of its events. Authorities have stated that the case is currently under investigation. The run club has issued an apology, attributing the issue to errors in its automatic approval process.
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