The Indonesian police have arrested the leader of a militant Islamist group in connection with the massacre of at least 13 Christians on April 28 in the city of Ambon, located in the eastern part of the country. Selaf Saaf, a spokesperson for the Indonesian police, stated that Ja'far Umar Thalib, the commander of the Jihad Brigade, was arrested today in Surabaya, the capital of East Java. Following his arrest, Thalib was transferred to Jakarta and interrogated at the central police headquarters. Ja'far Umar Thalib has been accused of insulting Megawati Sukarnoputri, the President of Indonesia, and inciting people to commit crimes. According to the police spokesperson, Thalib had made inflammatory remarks at a gathering in Ambon two days prior to the dawn attack on Christians on April 28.
Leader of a Militant Islamist Group in Indonesia Arrested
Ja'far Umar Thalib, leader of a militant Islamist group, was arrested in Indonesia for his involvement in the massacre of 13 Christians. He faces charges of inciting violence and insulting the President. This incident highlights ongoing religious tensions in Indonesia.
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📰 What Happened
Indonesian police arrested Ja'far Umar Thalib for inciting violence against Christians.
- Indonesian police arrest Ja'far Umar Thalib
- Indonesian police interrogate Ja'far Umar Thalib
- Indonesian police accuse Ja'far Umar Thalib
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The arrest of Thalib underscores the Indonesian government's stance against militant Islamism.
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