The Muhammadiyah Youth, a youth wing of the Muhammadiyah Islamic organization, vowed that it would not blindly defend any member proven to be involved in terrorism, including in last month's Bali bombings. A statement released Tuesday, signed by chairman Abdul Mu'ti and its secretary Izzul Muslimin and delivered to Indonesian Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar, was issued in connection with the police examination of Mukhsan, 31, a Muhammadiyah youthleader from Nganjuk district, East Java. Mukhsan was summoned by police investigating the Bali bombings. In the statement, the organization endorsed police efforts to solve the attack and to fight terrorism — including the trial of the culprits. "If any Islamic believer or Muhammadiyah member is suspected on involvement in terrorism, the police should not hesitate to take them to court," it said as quoted by Antara.
Well... fry... me... for... an... egg! Maybe the "moderates" weren't just mouthing platitudes. Maybe the Bad Guys' support isn't as deep as they thought it was. [Insert boilerplate about "only time will tell"]... |