Jokowi's New Powers to Ban Religious Groups Courts Political Risk
- Some Islamic organizations have criticized Jokowi in past
- Government last week banned Hizbut Tahrir organization
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Indonesian President Joko Widodo risks further alienating conservative Muslim voters after being granted new powers to outlaw religious organizations.
The Law and Human Rights Ministry last week banned Hizbut Tahrir, citing the Islamist group’s support for a Muslim caliphate and other activities that deviate from Indonesia’s state principles, known as Pancasila.