Christian Communication Network, November 08, 2005
Girls Shot in Face; Persecution of Christians in Indonesia
Continues
To: National & International Desks
Contact: Jeff King, of International Christian Concern, 301-989-1708,
icc@persecution.org
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 /Christian Wire Service/ -- The Washington-DC based human
rights group, International Christian Concern (ICC) www.persecution.org has just
become informed of a second attack on young Christian girls in Poso, Central
Sulawesi, Indonesia. Ivon (last name unknown) (17 yrs.) and (Yuli) Siti Nuraini (17
yrs.) were shot in the head in the Gatot Subroto st area (Christian Area) of Poso near
a Pentecostal church at 7:45 pm local time (11:45 GMT am).
It is reported that two armed men shot the girls point blank in the head with pistols.
Ivon was shot through the left cheek and Siti was shot in the right cheek. Both are in
coma and in critical condition.
These attacks follow the gruesome beheadings of 3 Christian High school students at
the end of October. It is reported that 10 national-level police officials are in Central
Sulawesi heading up th! e investigation into the beheadings. This latest attack coming
right under their noses comes as a complete embarrassment to the central
government.
There have been reports that the perpetrators of the beheadings are in custody but
have not been formally charged. This latest attack also underscores the level of
danger to Christians in the Poso area. This attack comes on the heels of 40 or more
attacks against the Christian community, including shootings, killings, and major
bombings. There have not been any convictions or arrests in any of these attacks.
ICC is a Washington-DC based human rights organization that exists to help
persecuted Christians worldwide. ICC delivers humanitarian aid, trains and supports
persecuted pastors, raises awareness in the US regarding the problem of persecution,
and is an advocate for the persecuted on Capitol Hill and the State Department.
For additional information or for an interview, contact ICC at 800-422-5441.
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