Background and Aims
The FPI was founded on 17 August 1998 by Saudi-educated Muhammad Rizieq Syihab. The establishment enjoyed backing from military and police generals, including former Jakarta Police Chief Nugroho Jayusman. It is also associated with former Indonesian National Armed Forces commander Wiranto. The organization's aim is the implementation of Islamic shariah law in Indonesia, although an International Crisis Report called it "an urban thug organization". Based on Wikileaks in leaked US diplomatic cables say the FPI receives funding from the police.
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