Jakarta (Antara Bali) - The Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI) and several centers of the
Muslim civil society organizations (CSOs) have condemned the kidnapping
of several female students by the Boko Haram group in Nigeria.
"We condemn the act," Chairman of al-Irsyad al-Islamiyah Abdullah
Zaidi, who is the representative of the Muslim CSOs in the office of the
MUI, said here on Monday.
Abdullah said the Boko Haram action is contrary to the principles of Islam.
"The act is contrary to the principles of Islam which forbids all
forms of violence, especially against women and those who are innocent,"
Abdullah added.
He noted that the CSOs called on Boko Haram to release the hostages unconditionally.
The extremist group Boko Haram had carried out several attacks,
such as bombing, brutal murders, slaughter and kidnapping. They had
committed those acts in crowded public places.
A total of 270 female students were abducted on April 14. Fifty
three of them managed to escape after being kidnapped in Chibok City,
Nigeria.
Public figures and politicians in many countries around the world have also condemned the act.
Meanwhile, President Barack Obama sent a team, including relevant
experts and U.S. military personnel, to help release the victims.
While Michelle Obama uploaded her picture holding a white paper
with the inscription #BringBackOurGirls, which was followed by
celebrities and the public in several countries to demonstrate their
condemnation of the Boko Haram act. (WDY)
Muslim CSOs Condemn Boko Haram Act
Selasa, 13 Mei 2014 10:23 WIB