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Opinion 2 days ago
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Analysis: NU struggles for independence by changing chairs
The search for independence for Nahdlatul Ulama (NU),Indonesia’s largest Islamic social organization, has always been fought at its congress (Muktamar). The 35th Muktamar at Bahrul Ulum Tambakberas, Jombang, East Java, which closed on Aug. 26, was no exception.
Politics 1 week ago
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Gus Kikin vows calmer, more cohesive NU
Abdul Hakim Mahfudz, a former businessman and great-grandson of the organization’s founder Hasyim Asy’ari, has emerged as the chairman of Nahdlatul Ulama, the country’s largest Muslim organization, following an internal rift stemming from conflicts over finances and mining concession.
Politics 1 week ago
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NU clerics elect Gus Kikin as chair in first indirect polls
Abdul Hakim Mahfudz, popularly known as Gus Kikin, has been elected the new NU chairman for 2026-2031, in a historic first that used an indirect voting system with the group's AHWA council of senior clerics making the final pick.
Politics 1 week ago
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NU hands clerics greater power in historic change to leadership election
Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) has decided to elect its next chairman indirectly through a council of senior clerics, abandoning the one-member-one-vote system as disagreements persisted ahead of the planned election of chairman of the country’s largest Muslim organization on Sunday night.
Politics 2 weeks ago
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NU leadership race tests strength to distance itself from Jakarta
The country's largest Muslim group will hold a leadership contest during its 35th national congress (Muktamar) in Jombang, East Java amid concerns of political interference that will sway the race result for external political interests.
Politics 2 weeks ago
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Prabowo highlights NU’s role in maintaining national stability
President Prabowo Subianto thanked on Thursday Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) for their support of his administration, saying the country’s largest Islamic organization played a significant role in maintaining the nation’s unity and stability.
Politics 2 weeks ago
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NU clerics warn against political interference in upcoming leadership race
Indonesia’s largest Islamic organization Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) is slated to hold a leadership contest to pick its next chair in its upcoming national congress (Muktamar) in Jombang, East Java in late August.
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