The Jakarta Post
JAKARTA: Islamic radicalism in Indonesia is not merely the responsibility of Muslims but also the government’s, says Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) Indonesia representative Siti Ruhaini Dzuhayatin.
“The government should also be held responsible for the spreading of religious radicalism in this country, for they have failed to provide state welfare. Poor people are more easily dragged into radicalism,” she said.
She added that among the key players that could contribute to reducing radicalism was the House of Representatives.
“When the House manages to do its work, the possibility of reducing radicalism is huge,” she said.
The OIC is an international organization consisting of 57 member states. The organization attempts to be the collective voice of the Muslim world (Ummah) in its efforts to safeguard the interests and ensure the progress and well-being of all Muslims.
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