Indonesia bans militant Islamic Defender s Front
The Islamic Defender s Front has a long record of vandalizing nightspots and hurling stones at Western embassies. Several of its members have been convicted on terrorism charges.
The hardline Islamic group has gained political and social influence in recent years through humanitarian and charity work
The group, known by its Indonesian acronym FPI, was disbanded last year as a mass organization. But it had continued to carry out activities that violate order and security, Mahfud said.
The government also prohibited the use of the FPI symbols and attributes.
Members of the Indonesian police hold up guns and a knife allegedly used by the FPI
FPI leader Shihab arrives at Jakarta police HQ for questioning
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FPI leader visits Jakarta police headquarters on Saturday
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