Friday, March 4, 2011

US Embassy: New Regulations Go Against Indonesia’s Tradition of Religious Tolerance

As a friend of Indonesia, and as a partner in the G-20 and other international organizations, we support the overwhelming majority of Indonesians who abhor religious violence and support tolerance.

Ahmadiyya Times | News Watch | US Desk
Source/Credit: US Embassy | Indonesia
By Press Release | March 4, 2011

Jakarta – Recent violence against minority communities and new local regulations restricting religious freedom are damaging Indonesia’s international reputation as a democracy with a tradition of tolerance and a commitment to protecting the freedoms of all its citizens. President Yudhoyono has clearly stated that he supports a tolerant Indonesia free from violence and intimidation.

As a friend of Indonesia, and as a partner in the G-20 and other international organizations, we support the overwhelming majority of Indonesians who abhor religious violence and support tolerance. Laws should protect citizens from violence rather than restrict their rights.

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