A conservative religious movement, spread through social media, has taken hold among Indonesian youth. The government wants to curb its influence.
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Abu Bakar Bashir, Indonesian Cleric Tied to Bali Bombing, Is Freed
Abu Bakar Bashir, 82, the spiritual leader of an extremist group that bombed churches, hotels and a Bali nightclub in the 2000s, is released after 10 years behind bars.
Police in Indonesia Kill 6 Followers of Hard-Line Cleric
The authorities said the men, adherents of the Muslim cleric Rizieq Shihab, were shot and killed after they attacked officers in an unmarked car that had been following them.
Rizieq Shihab, Back in Indonesia, Calls for ‘Moral Revolution’
Rizieq Shihab and his vigilante movement have spent decades calling for harsh Islamic rule. Now he’s back from self-imposed exile and promising a “moral revolution.”
Faith Politics on the Rise as Indonesian Islam Takes a Hard-Line Path
Before the presidential vote this week, Indonesian candidates are polishing their religious credentials to appeal to a growing conservative populace.
Christian Politician in Indonesia Is Freed After Blasphemy Prison Term
After serving his sentence for blasphemy against Islam, a former Jakarta governor finds that religion still roils Indonesian politics.