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How white supremacy is spreading among Indonesia's youth

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      Kenya Winanti | Iryanda Mardanuz
      February 5, 2026

      Indonesia's security forces are alarmed by the growing influence of white supremacy. How are Western extremist ideologies making their way to the world's largest Muslim population?

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      At the scene of a November 2025 bomb attack on a school in Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, security forces found a toy gun owned by the 17-year-old suspected attacker. Written on the gun were the names of Western far-right extremists, such as Brenton Tarrant and Alexandre Bissonnette.

      Nearly 100 people were injured in the Jakarta attack, including the suspect. Police say he acted alone but was inspired by online extremist content.

      Indonesia's counterterrorism agency has warned that more teens are being exposed to far‑right ideology through gaming communities. Authorities report rising online radicalization and plan new measures, including tighter social media rules for minors.