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Celebrated Indonesian cleric Syekh Ali Jaber passes away
Indonesia is mourning celebrated cleric Syekh Ali Jaber, who passed away this morning after he was said to have beaten COVID-19. He was 44.
Indonesian children’s cartoon Nussa sparks debate on Islamic radicalism
An Indonesian cartoon for children has become the subject of a controversy related to Islamic radicalism ahead of the show’s movie debut.
Rizieq Shihab named suspect again, this time for refusing swab test
Firebrand cleric Rizieq Shihab, leader of the now-outlawed Islamic Defenders Front (FPI), has been named a criminal suspect once again, further complicating his troubles with the...
Abu Bakar Bashir, radical cleric linked to Bali and Jakarta bombings, released from prison today
The former spiritual leader of Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) who has been accused of masterminding the deadly 2002 Bali bombings was released from prison before dawn.
Banned FPI to be reborn as Islamic Brotherhood Front
We’re saving our shocked Pikachu meme for another day as the banned Islamic Defenders Front (FPI) announces that it is returning with an inevitable rebranding.
Abu Bakar Bashir, radical cleric linked with Bali and Jakarta bombings, set for Friday release
Indonesia is set to release Abu Bakar Bashir (locally stylized as Ba’asyir), thought to be the regional leader of Jemaah Islamiyah (JI), on Friday at the completion of his...
Government officially outlaws Islamic Defenders Front
The government has officially banned Islamic Defenders Front (FPI), a senior minister said today, as the hardline group no longer has legal standing as a civil society...
Rizieq Shihab’s pornography case reopened on court order
Islamic Defenders Front (FPI) leader Rizieq Shihab is facing yet another criminal charge with the reopening of an old and controversial pornography case.
German embassy apologizes after diplomat photographed entering FPI HQ
The German Embassy in Indonesia has issued an apology over what has been perceived as a diplomatic faux pas after its diplomat visited the headquarters of the Islamic Defenders...
Islamic groups plan rally demanding Rizieq Shihab’s release in Central Jakarta tomorrow
Hardline Islamic groups say they are going to stage a protest in front of the Presidential Palace in Central Jakarta tomorrow despite not having obtained clearance to hold a mass...