religion relay on their status of minority in certaint region or district. In
some 'region or some district for example Java, Sumatra, Sulawesi,
Kalimatan Cristian, followers of Hindu, Budha, Konftisianism
and.indigenous religion became minority. The perpetrators- is usually
muslim, as the dominant societal
position in this region. But in other region or other district like Bali island and .
estern region of Indonesia (East Nusatenggara and Papua), places of worship of
muslim being a target of intolerance because their position as minority.
Therefore, effective implementation of the law -regardless of who they areis the most important to resolve this problem.
- Concerning Attacks and violance Against Religious Minorities: Our
Commission recornend to the government of Indonesia to:
(0 Conduct prompt, effective, independent and impartial
investigations into all reports of intimidation, harassment and
attacks against the Ahmadiyya, Shia, indigenous religions and
other religious minorities and bring the perpetrators to justice in
accordance with international fair trial standards,
(ii)
Ensure the police actively protect the rights of all citizens
regardless of their religious or other beliefs and put in place a
strategy for preventing and addressing incidents of religiously
based violence, The police should also ensure they register and
investigate all cases of religious-based violence, threats and
intimidation, regardless of the religious background of the victim;
(iii)
Guarantee the
safe, voluntary and dignified return of displaced minority religious
communities to their homes according to their wishes;
•
(iv)
Denounce all incidents related to the attack against places
of worship and ensure that the perpetrators are brought to
justice;
Concerning Discriminatory Laws and Regulations Impacting
Religious Minorities: Our Commission reccomend to the government
to:
(v)
Repeal Law Number 1/PNPS/1965 and Article 156(a) of
the Criminal Code concerning the prevention of religious abuse
and/or defamation; and the 2008 Joint Ministerial Decree and all
other regulations that restrict the activities of the Ahmadiyya
community in Indonesia or otherwise violate their right to
freedom of thought, conscience and religion;
, • (vi) Ensure that any regulations issued at the provincial and at the
district level are in compliance with human rights protections as