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Indonesia criticizes Dutch film critical of Islam

Mostly Muslim Indonesia has strongly condemned a film by a Dutch lawmaker that is critical of Islam, saying Friday that it was misleading and would hurt efforts at interfaith dialogue.

"We consider the contents of the film to be misleading and full of racism," said Indonesia's Foreign Ministry spokesman Kristiarto Legowo. "We also consider the production of the film an irresponsible action done under the blanket of freedom of the press."

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Religious leaders reject Fitna film

Religious leaders rejected Thursday the Dutch film Fitna to be featured in Indonesia, saying it was offensive to Muslims.

The joint refusal statement was signed by Nadhatul Ulama chairman Hasyim Muzadi, Muhammadiyah chairman Din Syamsudin, chairman of the Bishop Council of Indonesia MD Situmorang and chairman of the Indonesian Communion of Churches AA Yewange.