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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.
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.