The National Counterterrorism Agency (BNPT) is strengthening deradicalization efforts for deradicalization partners or former terrorism convicts (napiter) through a dialogue approach and the strengthening of Wasathiyah Islam.
The approach was carried out by collaborating with the charismatic cleric Kiai Haji Ahmad Bahauddin Nursalim or Gus Baha in an activity entitled National Silaturahmi with Religious Figures in the Framework of Increasing Religious Tolerance and Moderation which was held at the Institute for the Development, Education and Development of Al-Quran Knowledge (LP3IA), Rembang.
"The Indonesian government has demonstrated a high level of commitment to eradicating radicalism and terrorism in a comprehensive, measurable, and legally binding manner," said BNPT Chief Commissioner General Eddy Hartono on the occasion, as confirmed .
Wasathiyah Islam is a moderate Islamic concept that takes the middle path (not extreme right or left) in religion, emphasizing balance, justice, tolerance, and wisdom in all aspects of life, based on a comprehensive understanding of the Qur'an and Sunnah, and is relevant to the context of the times.
He said that Indonesia is currently the only country in the world that includes a formal definition of terrorism in its legislation.
This, he said, shows the seriousness of policy makers and law enforcement officials in carrying out targeted counter-terrorism measures.
Eddy explained that the existence of this formal definition is an important foundation so that handling terrorism is not carried out haphazardly, but through a clear legal approach and is complemented by prevention and development efforts.
Furthermore, he explained the various functions carried out by BNPT in carrying out its duties to combat terrorism in Indonesia.
The main functions of BNPT include formulating, coordinating, and implementing national policies, strategies, and programs for countering terrorism, which include the areas of national preparedness, counter-radicalization, and deradicalization.
"In addition, the BNPT is also tasked with coordinating cooperation between law enforcement agencies in counter-terrorism and formulating, coordinating, and implementing national policies, strategies, and programs in the field of international cooperation," said Eddy.
