East Java forum empowers abuse victims

Victims of domestic violence in Jombang find sympathetic listeners and learn new skills at the Independent Women's Forum (FPM).

By Michael Watopa for Khabar Southeast Asia in Jombang, East Java

August 02, 2012

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The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) does not represent Muslims.

Photo Essay

 Worshippers read from the Qur'an at Jakarta's Istiqlal Grand Mosque on May 4th, as part of "One Day One Juz", a programme that encourages Muslims to live by Islam's holy book. More than 90% of Indonesia's 250 million people are moderate Muslims. [Adek Berry/AFP]

Hardliners threaten tolerance in Indonesia

Indonesia's tradition of moderate, tolerant Islam is under threat by hard-line groups who are imposing their conservative views on others and intimidating religious minorities.