*PRESS RELEASE
INDONESIAN GOVERNMENT FAILS TO PROTECT RIGHTS OF AHMADIYYA MUSLIM COMMUNITY
It is with great regret that the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community has learnt of the apparent
decision of the Head of State of Indonesia, President Susilo Yudhoyono to sign a decree
ordering members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community to stop practicing their faith or face
possible imprisonment. This decree belligerently violates the human rights of every Ahmadi
Muslim in Indonesia and ignores the principles of religious freedom enshrined in the
country’s Constitution.
The Spokesperson for the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community said:
"The Indonesian Government must realize that it is denying its most loyal citizens their
most basic rights and this alone speaks volumes. In recent months Ahmadis have been
attacked, forced out of their homes and seen their places of worship being burnt down.
This decree can only increase the risk of violence and cruelty against our peace loving
and tolerant Community.
The thoughts and prayers of all Ahmadis are with our brothers and sisters in Indonesia and
indeed in all other parts of the world where we are persecuted. May God Almighty keep them
all under His protection."
End of Release*
It looks like Indonesia is following in the footsteps of Pakistan… which in this case is not a good thing. Sad but true.