Andi Hajramurni, Makassar – Thousands of Muslims staged a rally against Jakarta Governor Basuki "Ahok" Tjahaja Purnama in Makassar, South Sulawesi, on Friday, as seen in many regions across the country.

The protesters marched from Al Markaz Al Islami Mosque to Karebosi Square during the rally, demanding the police arrest Ahok for alleged blasphemy.

The rally, which was organized by the South Sulawesi United Muslims (FUIB) group, was also attended by South Sulawesi Governor Sahrul Yasin Limpo, the province's military command chief Maj. Gen. Agus Surya Bhakti and the province's police chief Insp. Gen. Anton Charliyan.

The FUIB handed over a statement to Sahrul Yasin demanding that Ahok be detained for blasphemy. "Ahok has been named a suspect in the blasphemy case. We demand that he should be detained," said FUIB chairman Muchtar Daeng Lau.

The police previously named Ahok a suspect but have not detained the incumbent governor, saying he was cooperative during the police investigation.

Similarly, the Attorney General's Office decided not to detain Ahok after stating that his case dossier was complete and handing it to the North Jakarta District Court. (jun)

Source: http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2016/12/02/south-sulawesi-residents-stage-anti-ahok-rally.html