A/HRC/10/8/Add.1 page 18 Government of Indonesia had been mindful of the fact that incidents relating to the Ahmadiyya have multiple facets. As regards the doctrinal aspect of this movement, the Government of Indonesia noted that in recent years, the interaction of this movement with many communities in the country had created major social tension. The Government of Indonesia had endeavoured to solve the issue through dialogue with leaders of the Ahmadiyya. It had also promoted dialogue between Ahmadiyya and various religious groups in order to enhance mutual respect and understanding. The second aspect of this matter related to law enforcement. In particular, when there have been incidents of intolerance against the Ahmadiyya, the authorities had stepped in to ensure their protection in the same manner they were obliged to ensure the protection of ordinary citizens against violence inflicted by any group or persons. Following such attacks in the past, the perpetrators of the acts of violence had been detained for questioning and several had been brought before the law. 63. In light of the need to resolve the issue in a sustainable manner and to prevent its recurrence, the Government of Indonesia indicated that it had recently issued a specific decision on this issue taking into account the principle of freedom of religion as well as the need to respect the existing relevant laws and regulations in the country. The policy (joint decree KEP-033/A/JA/6/2008 or SKB No. 3/2008) contained, among others, the following elements: it does not outlaw the Ahmadiyya faith, but rather, orders its followers to halt their proselytizing (Syi’ar) activities and to fully respect the existing laws and regulations; it appeals to the Ahmadiyya followers to return to the Islamic mainstream religion and at the same time, it appeals to the people in general to refrain from acts of violence against Ahmadiyya followers. The issuance of such a decree was never meant to be an intervention by the State in people’s right to freedom of religion. It was merely an effort by the Government of Indonesia, as mandated by the Constitution and national laws, to uphold law and public order and protect the Ahmadiyya followers from any criminal attacks. The Government of Indonesia stated that the issuance of this decree did not interfere with religious doctrines or limit religious freedom. 64. As regards the acts of violence on the day marking the 63rd anniversary of Indonesia Pancasila (1 June 2008), it was reported that a group comprised of 500 individuals, called the Islamic Defender’s Front (FPI), attacked over 100 activists of the National Alliance for the Freedom of Faith and Religion during an interfaith rally on religious tolerance in Jakarta. In response to these acts of violence, there had been several measures taken by the Government, including the arrest of two leaders of the FPI. There had also been police investigations which have led to the arrest of several other individuals involved in the violence. In addition, the Government of Indonesia called upon the local communities not to attempt any other acts of violence or illegal actions against the Ahmadiyya community. Through the application of the laws on hate crimes, legal prosecution of those who attack members of the Ahmadiyya would be undertaken. 65. Therefore, as regards the Ahmadiyya, the Government of Indonesia was not of the view that this was an issue which exceeded the precepts of national sovereignty, nor was it one that infringed on the freedom to practice religions. Therefore, the Government of Indonesia was of the view that the solution to the issues concerning the Ahmadiyya needs to take into account the two-fold perspective, namely the preservation of public order and the protection of the Ahmadiyya followers from any criminal attack by a mob. In other words, the Government limits its role to the levels of maintaining public order and protecting its citizens.