Indonesian president denounces extremists over rally attack

0 Comments | AFP, June, 2008

JAKARTA (AFP) — Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Monday urged authorities to take firm action against hardline Muslims who attacked a rally for religious tolerance at the weekend.

"I am deeply concerned with what happened yesterday afternoon. I condemn strongly the attackers that caused injury to our people," Yudhoyono told reporters.

"Our country is bound by the law and constitution and is not a country that supports violent acts. In regard to this incident, the law must be upheld."

Around 500 members of the radical Islamic Defenders Front (FPI) attacked activists during a rally for religious tolerance in the Indonesian capital on Sunday, leaving dozens injured.

About 100 members of the National Alliance for Religious and Faith...

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