| Islamic Defenders Front |
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| Formation |
17 August 1998 |
| Type |
Socio-religious organization |
| Headquarters |
Jakarta, Indonesia |
| Region served |
Indonesia |
The Islamic Defenders Front (Indonesian: Front Pembela Islam/FPI) is a hard-line Islamic group in Indonesia well known for its violent acts and raids on bars, massage parlours and gaming halls.[1][2]
There have been calls by Indonesians, including from moderate Muslims, for the group to be banned.[3]
[edit] Background and aims
The FPI was founded on 17 August 1998 by Saudi-educated Muhammad Rizieq Syihab. The establishment enjoyed backing from military and police generals, including former Jakarta Police Chief Nugroho Jayusman. It is also associated with former Indonesian National Armed Forces commander Wiranto. The organization's aim is the implementation of Islamic shariah law in Indonesia, although an International Crisis Report called it "an urban thug organization".[4][5] Based on Wikileaks in leaked US diplomatic cables say the FPI receives funding from the police.[6]
[edit] Controversy
[edit] References
- ^ Yudi Pramuko (2006) Habib-FPI gempur Playboy?! : rahasia sukses dakwah/ Syahrul Efendi D., Yudi Pramuko Jakarta. ISBN 9799963435 Revision of the author's thesis (S-1)--Institut Perguruan Tinggi Ilmu Alquran, 2002.
- ^ Frost, Frank; Rann, Ann & Chin, Andrew. "Terrorism in Southeast Asia". Parliament of Australia, Parliamentary Library. http://www.aph.gov.au/library/intguide/FAD/sea.htm. Retrieved 2010-11-30.
- ^ Suryakusuma, Julia (12 June 2008). "INDONESIA'S 'ISLAMOFASCISTS'". Straits Times. http://app.mfa.gov.sg/pr/read_content.asp?View,10330,. Retrieved 2010-11-30.
- ^ Budi Setiyarso et al (30 November 2010), "Street Warriors", Tempo magazine, English edition: 41
- ^ "Indonesia: Implications of the Ahmadiyah Decree". International Crisis Group Update Briefing (Jakarta/Brussels: International Crisis Group) (78). 7 July 2008. http://se2.isn.ch/serviceengine/Files/RESSpecNet/89108/ipublicationdocument_singledocument/53855662-307C-44BB-99E9-CC35F6637DC1/en/b78_indonesia_ahmadiyah_decree.pdf. Retrieved 2010-11-30.
- ^ "WikiLeaks: National Police funded FPI hard-liners". September 5, 2011. http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2011/09/05/wikileaks-national-police-funded-fpi-hard-liners.html.
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