Indonesia: Ahmadiyya youth camp disbanded, complaint filed with child protection agency

Thousands of children and teenagers were abruptly sent home after their youth camp in Karanganyar, Central Java, was forcibly disbanded on Friday, June 5, 2026. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Indonesia has lodged a complaint with the Indonesian Child Protection Commission (KPAI) over the incident.

Yendra Budiana, a spokesperson for the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, told Tempo that the participants were shocked and frightened by the forced dispersal. The community is now prioritizing the mental health of the affected youth.

The police intervened after a protest by Islamic organizations, who cited a 2005 MUI fatwa labeling Ahmadiyya as deviant. The protest, organized by the Forum Ukhuwah Umat Islam Solo Raya (FUUI-SOYA), began after Friday prayers and continued into the evening.

FUUI-SOYA secretary Abu Hambra stated that the group had officially objected to the camp, citing concerns about the spread of Ahmadiyya teachings. He claimed local authorities and residents were not initially informed of the camp's Ahmadiyya affiliation, which was reportedly operating under the name Humanity First and involved around 2,500 participants from across Indonesia.