When ‘Pesantren’ are Exposed to Terrorism

The BNPT’s statement that several pesantren were found to be affiliated with terrorist networks should serve as a warning that radical terrorist groups have damaged the true image of pesantren.

Heryunanto

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The desire to eradicate terrorism to its roots is not easy to realize.

Developments in radicalism and terrorism have entered a very grave and acute condition. The governments of various countries, including Indonesia’s, have strived to cut the chains of terrorism by applying a soft approach as well as a hard approach. However, their actions continue and have become even more widespread.