Indonesia Set to Take Over Islamic School
Way open to ensnare suspected heretical religious figure
The Indonesian government is preparing to bring to court Panji Gumilang, the leader of a politically-connected boarding school called Al-Zaytun, said to be the largest of its kind in Southeast Asia and often associated with radicalism. Panji is said to be close to top government officials, keeping him safely leading the educational institution for decad…
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