Axes to Grind

THE business at hand was not completely finished as Kiai Ahmad Sofyan left the meeting room. A sullen expression was visible on the face of this kiai (Muslim teacher) from Situbondo, East Java. He was obviously suffering from feelings of dejection. He didnt even have a single word to say to reporters who quickly gathered and asked for his comments on the meeting. Guarded by santri (Muslim boarding school students) and banser (task force), Kiai So

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