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Academia 3 years ago
The G20’s first religious summit is a bold move for global peace
Religious organizations invited to attend include the Roman Catholic Church, the Anglican Church, the World Evangelical Alliance, the World Muslim League – and, surprisingly, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, an Indian militant right-wing Hindu nationalist paramilitary volunteer organisation.
Politics 3 years ago
Ba'asyir insists on enforcing Islamic law in Indonesia
Abu Bakar Ba'asyir, 84, who was freed last year after serving time in a separate case for funding a militant training camp, spoke with Kyodo News last month near Surakarta, Central Java ahead of the bombings' 20th anniversary on Wednesday.
Society 3 years ago
PREMIUM
Intolerant schools cause for alarm, but humane approach necessary: Experts
The recent government crackdown on hardline Muslim mass organization Khilafatul Muslimin, which is thought to have either funded or is affiliated with a number of educational institutions throughout the country, has sown fresh concerns over the threat of intolerant education in schools.
Society 4 years ago
Jakarta court jails senior member of Islamist group FPI on militancy charges
The case against Munarman, a former secretary-general and spokesperson of the Islamic Defenders Front (FPI), follows the jailing last year of FPI leader, Rizieq Shihab, for spreading false information about COVID-19. Followers of the controversial organisation have said the cases are politically motivated.
Americas 4 years ago
Twitter blocks US firebrand lawmaker account over COVID claims
The lawmaker from Georgia is a loud and fervent supporter of Donald Trump and his false claims that the 2020 election was stolen, and is also known for making outlandish anti-vaccine claims and other false statements about the coronavirus pandemic.
SE Asia 4 years ago
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Myanmar releases anti-Muslim monk as opposition calls for revolt
Ashin Wirathu -- once dubbed by Time magazine as the "Buddhist Bin Laden" for his role in stirring up religious hatred in Myanmar -- was released after all charges against him were dropped, a statement said.
World 4 years ago
PREMIUM
What does the Taliban’s victory in Afghanistan mean for Indonesia?
Some of Indonesia’s grassroots Muslim groups appear to be giving the Taliban the benefit of the doubt, despite some looming concerns that their victory in Afghanistan could embolden domestic extremist groups.
National 4 years ago
PREMIUM
Indonesia must address gender perspectives in counterterrorism, experts suggest
The involvement of women in two recent terrorism-linked attacks has sparked a fresh debate on the role of gender in Indonesia's counterradicalism policies, as experts pointed out the lack of women’s perspectives and experiences in these measures.
