Indonesia celebrates its 66th anniversary of independence from Dutch rule on Wednesday.
In a national address, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono defended the mainly Muslim country’s reputation for pluralism and tolerance, while accepting it was facing “threats” to religious and social harmony.
Its Indonesia's 66th Birthday today. Lets be reminded of the basic principals of Indonesian Justice as mentioned in the Pancasila- the Indonesian Constitutional Charter of rights.
The comments came as his administration faces growing criticism over its failure to respond to a spate of attacks on religious minorities.
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We hope that Indonesia stands up to the President Yudhoyono remarks that Indonesia Is a Tolerant Nation.
He said “Even though there are challenges and threats to pluralism, tolerance and social harmony, we cannot move from our belief that Indonesia is a nation that is able to live in pluralism”
Indonesian press is quite over world criticism.
Read more about President’s story at:
http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/news/yudhoyono-says-indonesia-is-tolerant-nation/459645
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