Indonesia bans the Hizbut Tahrir group

The group was banned under a controversial presidential decree that gives officials the authority to disband organisations deemed to threaten national unity.

The legal status of Hizbut Tahrir which campaigns for the country to adopt Islamic law and become a caliphate was revoked today.

Director General of the country’s ministry of justice and human rights Freddy Hari said the status was revoked to protect Indonesia’s unity.

The group has condemned the ban and vowed to challenge the decision in court.