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Indonesian Law Makes It Easier to Disband Extremist Groups, but Could Undermine Civil Liberties � Global Voices

31.10.17

Indonesian Law Makes It Easier to Disband Extremist Groups, but Could Undermine Civil Liberties � Global Voices: President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) had issued the suggested amendment to Law No. 17/2013 on Civil Society Organizations on July 10, 2017. It outlaws groups which violate or threaten to undermine the pluralist state ideology known as Pancasila.

Jokowi said this is necessary to preserve national unity and diversity amid the growing influence of hardline Islamic groups.

Indonesia is home to the biggest Muslim population in the world and boasts of promoting a moderate view of Islam. But in recent years, certain organizations have been aggressive in enforcing their intolerant doctrines, which has raised fears about the spread of religion-based discrimination.


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