October 01, 2002
NU Asks the US Not to Create Public Opinion about Terrorism
Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Executive Board Chairman, Hasyim Muzadi, has asked the US not to create public opinion that Indonesia is a nest of terrorism.
“Strong evidence is needed, not only intelligence reports but real proof of international crime that could lead to legal action,” Hasyim said during a press conference after meeting with the US Ambassador for Indonesia, Ralph L. Boyce, on Friday (27/9).
Hasyim quoted Boyce as saying that the US government has agreed not to create public opinion that Indonesia is a terrorist nest. According to Hasyim, Boyce has promised to convey Hasyim’s request for the US government to formally deny its previous statement.
Hasyim said he was scheduled to pay a visit to England to convey NU’s stance on terrorism and the plan to attack Iraq.
Posted at October 01, 2002 03:02 AM | Indonesia
