Budi Argap Situngkir, head of the Law and Human Rights Ministry in Central Sulawesi, added that the ex-convicts also played a role in fighting extreme ideologies that can potentially radicalize the community.
Imron, one of the ex-convicts from Poso regency, admitted that the Indonesian Independence Day was a moment that he always looked forward to every year.
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“We received an invitation from the Central Sulawesi Police Chief to take part in the flag hoisting ceremony, and we are very happy because I and my friends are always look forward to this moment,” said Imron. (rr)