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ABC 25/09/01 21:05:25 Indonesia's top Islamic council has called on all Muslims to wage a holy war if the United States and its allies attack Afghanistan. South East Asia correspondent, Ginny Stein reports, the call was made as a register was opened for Muslims to declare their willingness to travel to Afghanistan in support of their Islamic brothers and sisters. The Indonesian Council of Ulemas has called on Muslims worldwide to unite and mobilise their forces to fight for Allah if the United States takes retaliatory action against Afghanistan. The Council also urged Muslim countries not to fall under the influence of American interests. That comment appears directed at Indonesian President Megawati Sukarnoputri who is currently on a visit to the United States. She has pledged to join the global battle against terrorism. In Jakarta, student groups have opened a register aimed at signing up Muslims willing to travel to Afghanistan. But a short time ago, student leaders said no-one had yet signed up. 25/09/01 21:05:25
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