Persecution of Hizbut Tahrir
The issuing of Government Regulation in Lieu of Law (Perpu) No. 2/2017 on Mass Organizations has dangerous implications. People's civil rights are under threat. This Perpu could trigger a wave of harassment and persecution of members of banned organizations. The indications of these are already apparent. The move by several ministers and regional heads to sanction lecturers and civil servants who have joined the Hizbut Tahrir Indonesia (HTI) is an example.
August 1, 2017
The issuing of Government Regulation in Lieu of Law (Perpu) No. 2/2017 on Mass Organizations has dangerous implications. People's civil rights are under threat. This Perpu could trigger a wave of harassment and persecution of members of banned organizations. The indications of these are already apparent. The move by several ministers and regional heads to sanction lecturers and civil servants who have joined the Hizbut Tahrir Indonesia (HTI) is an
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