Jakarta – Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission of the Organization of the Islamic Cooperation (OIC) from Indonesia representative Siti Ruhaini Dzuhayatin said Islamic radicalism in Indonesia is not merely the responsibility of Muslims.

"The government should also be held responsible over the spreading of religious radicalism in this country, for they have failed to provide state welfare. Poor people are more easily dragged toward radicalism," she said.

She added that among the key players that could contribute to reducing radicalism was the House of Representatives. "When the House manages to do its work, then the possibility of reducing radicalism is huge," she said.

OIC is an international organization consisting of 57 member states. The organization attempts to be the collective voice of the Muslim world (Ummah) in its efforts to safeguard the interests and ensure the progress and well-being of all Muslims.

OIC, the second largest international organization after the United Nations, was established in Rabat, Morocco, in 1969.