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JAKARTA, KOMPAS TV – The Minister of Religion, Yaqut Cholil Qoumas, clarified that he was previously said to provide protection to Ahmadiyah and Shia.
According to him, he never stated that he would give special protection to the Ahmadiyah and Shia groups.
The meaning of his speech is protection for all citizens.
“There is no statement that I protect Shiite and Ahmadiyah organizations or groups. My attitude as minister of religion protects them as citizens,” said Yaqut quoted from Antara, on Friday (12/25/2020).
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Yaqut explained that every Indonesian citizen has the right to legal protection. Including Ahmadiyah and Shiite members without exception.
“Once again, as citizens. Not as congregations of Shiites and Ahmadiyah, because all citizens are equal before the law. Clear, “he said.
