"We condemn the act," Chairman of al-Irsyad al-Islamiyah Abdullah Zaidi, who is the representative of the Muslim CSOs in the office of the MUI, said here on Monday.
Abdullah said the Boko Haram action is contrary to the principles of Islam.
"The act is contrary to the principles of Islam which forbids all forms of violence, especially against women and those who are innocent," Abdullah added.
He noted that the CSOs called on Boko Haram to release the hostages unconditionally.
The extremist group Boko Haram had carried out several attacks, such as bombing, brutal murders, slaughter and kidnapping. They had committed those acts in crowded public places.
A total of 270 female students were abducted on April 14. Fifty three of them managed to escape after being kidnapped in Chibok City, Nigeria.
Public figures and politicians in many countries around the world have also condemned the act.
Meanwhile, President Barack Obama sent a team, including relevant experts and U.S. military personnel, to help release the victims.
While Michelle Obama uploaded her picture holding a white paper with the inscription #BringBackOurGirls, which was followed by celebrities and the public in several countries to demonstrate their condemnation of the Boko Haram act.(*)
Editor: Heru Purwanto
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