Indonesia: Dozens of mass of the various elements of society staged a 'Solidarity Yogya to Ahmadis'.

One representative elements of society who is also daughter of former President Abdurahman Wahid, Alissa Wahid, in her oration condemned violence that led to three members of the Ahmadiyah congregation were killed.

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By Putu Karya February 8, 2011

In addition to hold speeches, participants also held a prayer supernatural action, to pray for the three members of the Ahmadiyah congregation who died in the attack on the village of Peundeuy, District Cikeusik, Pandeglang, Banten.

Action is centered in Tugu Yogyakarta was followed by number of elements in the society of various religious circles. The participants came up with wearing black clothing. In addition, they carry red and white flag and lit a candle as form of grief.


One representative elements of society who is also daughter of former President Abdurahman Wahid, Alissa Wahid, in her oration condemned violence that led to three members of the Ahmadiyah congregation were killed.

In fact, she really criticizing the security forces can not prevent violence. In fact, such incidents have occurred many times in Indonesia. "Their blood with your blood as well as right. But, why are they treated like that," she said, Monday, February 7, 2011.

She also reminded that members of the Ahmadiyah congregation is also the brother of one nationality. "Obviously, as a fellow Indonesian people should help each other. But, why exactly that happened to kill each other rather than help each other," she said with exasperation.

After the daughter of Gus Dur got completed oration, elements of Muslim society directly praying right next to the western occult monument. In fact, after prayers, several pilgrims seen praying fervently pray for the dead spirits of members of the Ahmadiyya.

Meanwhile, solidarity and action is also brought out some statement.

First, strongly condemned the killing as barbaric and anti-violence action. Secondly, this incident shows that the government was unable to protect citizens rights as mandated by the constitution.

Third, demanding the government to curb the perpetrators of violence. Fourth, demanding the government to conduct a thorough investigation and bring perpetrators to justice. Fifth, ask the media to show more alignments to human rights, residents who violated arbitrarily.

Sixth, the case of repeated violence against the Ahmadiyya showed the government had lied when it claimed there was no gross human rights violations in Indonesia. Finally, asked the National Human Rights Commission to done investigate human rights violations related violence to the Ahmadis. (Art)



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