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INDONESIA: Police failed to protect Ahmadiyah mosque from attacks by Islamic fundamentalist group in Singaparna

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An Ahmadiyah mosque in Singaparna

Urgent Appeal Case : We have received information regarding the attack directed by an Islamic fundamentalist group, Islam Defenders Front (Front Pembela Islam, FPI) towards an Ahmadiyah mosque in Singaparna, Tasikmalaya, West Java. The attack took place on Friday, 20 April 2012. The police was present at the time of the attack yet it did not take any action to prevent or stop the attacks directed towards the mosque. As of the time of writing, the police have not named anyone as suspects. Read More...

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INDONESIA: Police raided offices of two legal aid organisations and used excessive force towards protesters in Jakarta

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Urgent Appeal Case : We have received information regarding a police raid on the office of the Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI) and Jakarta Legal Aid Institute (LBH Jakarta) in Diponegoro Street, Jakarta, following a student protest against the government’s plan to raise the price of fuel. Fifty four people were arrested by the police and several damages were reported. Read More...

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INDONESIA: An atheist on trial for religious defamation in Padang, West Sumatra

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Urgent Appeal Case : The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) has received information regarding the arrest and trial of Alexander Aan, a 31-year-old civil servant in Padang, West Sumatra, who was arrested for posting a status on Facebook questioning the existence of god and administering a Facebook group called Ateis Minang (Minang Atheists). He is also being charged for uploading a note and comic depicting and insulting Prophet Muhammad. He has been indicted with three charges, including for disseminating religious hatred on the internet, which might lead to six-years imprisonment. Read More...

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INDONESIA: Police failed to protect Ahmadiyah mosque from attacks by Islamic fundamentalist group in Singaparna
May 11, 2012 Urgent Appeal Case
INDONESIA: Police raided offices of two legal aid organisations and used excessive force towards protesters in Jakarta
May 03, 2012 Urgent Appeal Case
INDONESIA: An atheist on trial for religious defamation in Padang, West Sumatra
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INDONESIA: Authorities refuse to treat political prisoner with tumour
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INDONESIA: Military officers arbitrarily arrest and torture civilians based on false claims of rebel activity
Jan 26, 2012 Urgent Appeal Case
UPDATE (Indonesia): Tondano district court sentenced corruption informant to five-months imprisonment
Jan 20, 2012 Urgent Appeal Update
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