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Hard-hitting Police Quash Troublesome Indonesian Islamists

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Hard-hitting Police Quash Troublesome Indonesian Islamists

Neither alive nor dead; FPI under Jokowi's government

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Apr 19, 2022
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Hard-hitting Police Quash Troublesome Indonesian Islamists

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Indonesia’s hardline Islamic Defenders Front (FPI) has been quietly hamstrung by hard-hitting police under the administration of President Joko Widodo, who has cracked down decisively on the organization, which was known for its reputation for raiding bars and brothels and intimidating religious minorities.

In 2020, it became clear that the national poli…

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