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The Islam Defenders Front (FPI) is warning that it will overthrow President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono if he dares to disband any mass organization, including the FPI.
“Yudhoyono will become like Ben Ali of Tunisia. Indonesia will be like Egypt. We will topple SBY because he has diverted [attention from] the [Ahmadiyah] issue,” FPI militia commander Munarman said Thursday, as quoted by tempointeraktif.com.
Munarman made the statement in response to Yudhoyono’s calls for the disbanding of any violent mass organizations following a barbaric attack on an Ahmadiyah congregation in Cikeusik, Banten, which led to the deaths of three Ahmadis.
He said Yudhoyono had made a mistake because the Cikeusik incident, as well as the burning of three churches in Temanggung, Central Java, on Tuesday, had not involved any mass organizations.
Your comments:
The FPI should also be aware that thousands of Indonesians will go out onto the streets just like in Egypt to demand the FPI be disbanded.
The amount of FPI followers cannot compare to the number of Indonesians who dream of a peaceful country.
Adi
Jakarta
Well, now I think we will see what SBY and his men are made of. This clearly is treason. It’s been a long time coming but at last the FPI has given him a clear and direct reason to act. Let the dice roll.
Duncan
Jakarta
I think disbanding the FPI won’t solve any problems because the FPI is only the cloth. Both people and the spirit are the same. The best solution is to show them how strict and powerful our government (military) is. Just like Soeharto did. But, I think this is kind of hopeless.
Januar Ramli
Jakarta
Doesn’t this statement constitute a threat to the country? Surely those in power cannot ignore this arrogance and these threats. They claim to speak on behalf of Indonesian Muslims. You don’t speak for me you traitor. Get rid of the FPI and all other racist violent groups that really do threaten this beautiful country.
Jamal
Jakarta
Now we can see who is in control. The threat itself is a reason to ban the FPI. Mr. President, show
us you are a leader and not afraid of a few thugs.
Dewi
Jakarta
SBY has always said he was threatened by terrorists. And now Munarman threatens him in public.
This is a problem of national security. The police have to arrest Munarman and send him to jail.
Sofia
Indonesia
Mr. President, it is time for you to shut down the FPI once and for all. They think they are untouchable and own Indonesia. They should be put down permanently. I am a Muslim and Islam is a peaceful religion. We use our mouths, hearts and brains as weapons.
We don’t kill people with anger and hatred or with arrogance. Read the Koran and Sunnah properly! Stop playing God yourselves! Allah, please help our country, our people, our leaders and most of all please help all of us who have strayed from your holy path. Amen. Yes, I agree we need defenders for Islam, but not from these ignorant people. We Muslims know better. So Mr. President, do everything in your power to shut them down. I, as a Muslim, will back the leader of my country all the way!
Mohammad
New South Wales
Well, Mr. Munarman, you just released a statement that I interpret as a threat to the nation. In the US you would surely be locked up and put in Guantanamo, darling.
Prinz
Jakarta
Mr. President, this is an open challenge. It’s time for you to act. The issue is the preservation of the rights of all citizens to practice their religious beliefs. This is a call for open anarchy and sedition from a spokesperson from the FPI.
Hary
Bandung
Well, Mr. President. This is really a statement that requires a response. Don’t go to sleep, Mr. President! It’s time to wake up! Don’t be afraid. Your people will defend you against the FPI. I will join the group to fight them if you really want to fight them.
I am fed up with the FPI. Only cowards hide behind Islam while the Islam I know is not like that.
It states in the Koran that you should not do anything against churches or other holy places where Allah is mentioned.
Deny
Jakarta
Munarman, you better be careful or we will hand you over to GITMO. You need to shut your mouth or we will do it for you.
You just threatened our President and insulted our nation.
Abdul Rayid
Jakarta
Aha. This is an open public challenge. It is interesting to see who is actually in charge here. If the government backs down, it will clearly be showing a gloomy future for Pancasila and the Unity in Diversity (Bhinneka Tunggal Ika) motto, or whatever we used to believe in.
Ruebz
Jakarta
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