In this case, the violation does not concern the usual permit system that stacks the deck against non-Muslim houses of worship. This incident seems to involve a convenient technicality, as Indonesia tightens the screws against the Ahmadi sect across the country: in several provinces, they are banned outright. Also noteworthy is the matter-of-fact statement that … Continue reading Indonesia: Ahmadi mosque that operated for 21 years suddenly closed over permit violation