§ Sue DoughtyTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations he has made to the Government of Indonesia following the prohibition of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community from practising their religion by local authorities in the Kuningan Regency; and if he will make a statement. [90958]
§ Mr. Mike O'BrienThe British Government condemns the persecution of individuals because of their faith. We regularly impress on the Indonesian80W authorities the importance of upholding and promoting human rights and religious freedoms throughout the country.
Our Embassy in Jakarta has reported that the local authorities carried out the banning order in Kuningan Regency and it is unclear whether central government in Jakarta is aware. Our Ambassador has written to the Department for Religious Affairs to request further information.