WITH the passing of time, it has become more and more evident that the state is abandoning the followers of Ahmadiyah. Those who follow the teachings of Mirza Ghulam Ahmad are lawful citizens of Indonesia, but the state—represented by the government—seems unwilling or unable to guarantee their human rights.

Since the beginning of the year, there have been 15 violent attacks against Ahmadiyah members. The most recent incident in Cikeusik, Ban