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Death from Palu blast rising (31/12/2005) #11448
The Jakarta Post, 12/31/2005 10:08:47 AM
PALU, Central Sulawesi (JP): The casualty from Saturday morning's blast outside a
shop selling pork rose to seven deaths and 47 injured, according to police.
Bomb blast kills six in Central Sulawesi (31/12/2005) #11447
The Jakarta Post, 12/31/2005 8:33:07 AM
PALU, Central Sulawesi (JP): At least six people were killed when a bomb exploded
outside a house that was selling pork meat to Christians on Saturday morning.
6 dead in Indonesian market blast (31/12/2005) #11446
CNN, Friday, December 30, 2005; Posted: 9:20 p.m. EST (02:20 GMT)
PALU, Indonesia (AP) -- A bomb ripped through a crowded pig market in an
Indonesian province that has been plagued by sectarian violence, killing six people
and wounding 45 others, witnesses and police said. Many of the victims were believed
to be Christians.
Top terror suspect Noordin behind gem shop heist: Police (31/12/2005) #11441
The Jakarta Post, 12/30/2005 6:34:28 PM
JAKARTA (AFP): Elusive Malaysian terror suspect Noordin Mohammad Top was
behind a fatal jewelry store heist in Yogyakarta province earlier this month, police said
Friday.
When tolerance is no longer enough (30/12/2005) #11440
The Jakarta Post, December 30, 2005
Endy M. Bayuni, Jakarta. This Christmas provided another fine display to the outside
world of the religious tolerance that has developed among peoples of different faiths in
Indonesia, the country with the world's largest Muslim population.
THE SITUATION IN AMBON/MOLUCCAS - Report No. 500 (30/12/2005) #11432
Crisis Centre Diocese of Amboina, Ambon, December 29, 2005
MALUKU 2006: HOPE AMID THE CONFUSION – As our 500th report and at the
same time the last one of 2005, we transcribe an article from The Jakarta Post daily
newspaper of 27 December 2005: Opinion and Editorial by Muhammad Azis Tunny,
Ambon. It is worthwile reading for those interested in the Moluccas case.
Muslim, christian to lustre up Ambon (30/12/2005) #11431
new year's eve celebration
Harian Berita Sore, Kamis, 29 Desember 2005
Ambon, Maluku ( Berita ) : Hundreds of Muslim and Christian actors and actresses
are scheduled to lustre up a New year's eve celebration at Merdeka Square here on
Saturday evening.
Protest marks Poso conflict anniversary (29/12/2005) #11430
The Jakarta Post, December 29, 2005
Ruslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post, Palu. Some 250 residents observed the 7th
anniversary of the Poso conflict on Wednesday by staging a protest outside the
Central Sulawesi Police Headquarters.
Churches target of bomb threat (29/12/2005) #11429
The Jakarta Post, December 29, 2005
KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: A short message service (SMS) sent to Suara Timor
radio station in Kupang on Wednesday morning threatened to bomb 31 churches in
the city on New Year's Eve.
'Engagement' to neutralise terror (29/12/2005) #11424
NST, Monday, December 26 2005, 2:43:28 PM
Amy Chew in Jakarta. HARDENED militants imbued with the jihadi ideology do not
listen to ulama and only follow the words of their leaders, said a top anti-terror official.
Violence Creates Island of Terror in Indonesia (29/12/2005) #11423
Fox News, Monday, December 26, 2005
Associated Press. POSO, Indonesia — Masked, black-clad and brandishing
machetes, the attackers sprang from behind a screen of tall grass and pounced on
the four Christian girls as they walked to school. Within seconds, three of the
teenagers were beheaded —! fresh victims of violence that has turned this Indonesian
island into yet another front in the terrorist wars.
Maluku 2006: Hope amid the confusion (27/12/2005) #11419
The Jakarta Post, December 26, 2005
Muhammad Azis Tunny, Ambon. Following the religious and communal conflicts in
Maluku that erupted in January 1999, clashes that escalated until the Maluku peace
agreement was reached in February 2002. However, the euphoria of peace did not
settle all the remainin! g sensitive issues among the community.
Prosecutors argue against Indonesian cleric's (27/12/2005) #11412
demand for case review
The Jakarta Post, 12/26/2005 8:02:20 PM
JAKARTA (AFP): Indonesian prosecutors on Monday argued against a demand for a
case review by a hardline Muslim cleric jailed for his role in the 2002 Bali bombings,
saying the judges had issuedthe right verdict.
THE SITUATION IN AMBON/MOLUCCAS - Report No. 499 (26/12/2005) #11410
Crisis Centre Diocese of Amboina, Ambon, December 26, 2005
VISITS BY MINISTERS - Regular visits by cabinet ministers from Jakarta confirm the
sincere concern of the central government in relation to the situation in the Provinces
of the Moluccas and the North Moluccas.
Christians in Ambon visit graves (26/12/2005) #11409
The Jakarta Post, December 26, 2005
M. Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post, Ambon. In the six years since the sectarian conflict
broke out in Ambon, Maluku province, in 1999, the members of the Lopulalan family
have never paid a visit to the grave of their mother, Wihelmina Lopulalan, who is buried
in a Muslim area.
Indonesians observes peaceful Christmas (26/12/2005) #11405
The Jakarta Post, December 26, 2005
The Jakarta Post, Jakarta. Indonesians observed Christmas peacefully across the
country as tens of thousands of police and troops remained on high alert for possible
terrorist attacks.
Police chasing six trained terrorist (26/12/2005) #11403
The Jakarta Post, December 26, 2005
Tb. Arie Rukmantara, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta. The National Police have renewed a
warning here that terrorist attacks are a real and present danger in the would's largest
Muslim country, saying a number of trained operatives are still at large.
Police hailed for drive against terrorism, drug merchants (26/12/2005) #11402
The Jakarta Post, December 26, 2005
Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta. Although the police institution in the
country remains a target of public criticism, mainly over the lack of professionalism
and skill, it does deserve some praise for the efforts in combating terrorism and
curbing illegal drug distribution in the country.
Bomb squads sweep churches ahead of (25/12/2005) #11397
Christmas celebrations
The Jakarta Post, 12/24/2005 5:37:02 PM
JAKARTA (AP): Bomb squads searched for explosives at churches in Jakarta and the
capital's satellite cities hours before Christmas Eve celebrations amid fears that
terrorists might carry out attacks to deliberately mar the holiday.
Security beefed up ahead of Christmas (24/12/2005) #11395
The Jakarta Post, December 24, 2005
The Jakarta Post, Batam/Kupang/Medan/Yogyakarta. Thousands of police officers
and soldiers have been deployed across the country following warnings that
al-Qaeda-linked militants could be planning Christmas attacks.
Recent robberies may be linked to terrorism: Police (24/12/2005) #11394
The Jakarta Post, December 24, 2005
Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta. The National Police said they would
step up their investigation into a string of recent robberies across the country, amid
fears the robberies were related to terrorism.
Hercules named suspect in attack on 'Indo Pos' daily (24/12/2005) #11391
The Jakarta Post, December 24, 2005
Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta. The Jakarta Police have arrested members
of a gang and their leader Hercules in relation to the attack on the office of Indo Pos
daily in South Jakarta last Tuesday.
Muslims guard Jakarta's Christians (24/12/2005) #11386
The Christian Science Monitor, December 23, 2005
By Tom McCawley | Correspondent of The Christian Science Monitor. JAKARTA,
INDONESIA - As church congregations offer up Christmas prayers here this weekend,
thousands of Muslims will help keep the peace, standing guard outside.
Indonesia police gear up security for Christmas (24/12/2005) #11385
The Jakarta Post, 12/23/2005 2:27:14 PM
JAKARTA (Reuters): Indonesian authorities are gearing up to prevent possible terror
attacks in the world most populous Muslim nation during the Christmas and New
Year's celebrations, senior police officials said on Friday.
Muhammdiyah offers venues for Christmas service (23/12/2005) #11379
The Jakarta Post, December 22, 2005
Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta. Thousands of people affected by the
closure of churches will be able to attend Christmas services at schools and other
buildings owned by Muhammadiyah, the country's second largest Muslim
organization.
Governor Jaap Solossa: Not Quite The Obituary (23/12/2005) #11374
Paras Indonesia, December, 22 2005 @ 02:02 pm
By: Hans Gebze. When I was sipping warm coffee while discussing the Yahukimo
famine with friends in Yogyakarta, suddenly my mobile phone was flashing with an
SMS from a colleague in Port Numbay (or what Indonesia calls Jayapura), capital of
West Papua.
Terrorists Planning Kidnappings: BIN (23/12/2005) #11372
Paras Indonesia, December, 21 2005 @ 07:08 am
Posted by: Roy Tupai on 12, 21 2005 @ 07:08 am. The State Intelligence Agency
(BIN) says there are indications that terrorists are planning to kidnap Indonesian and
foreign officials, apparently shifting away from their usual tactic of suicide bombings.
THE SITUATION IN AMBON/MOLUCCAS - Report No. 498 (21/12/2005) #11371
Crisis Centre Diocese of Amboina, Ambon, December 21, 2005
SHORTAGE OF PHYSICIANS - In the Moluccas - especially in its remote areas -
there is an urgent need for doctors.
Australia urges citizens to reconsider travel to Indonesia (21/12/2005) #11370
The Jakarta Post, 12/21/2005 6:31:23 PM
CANBERRA, Australia (AP): The government on Wednesday urged Australians to
reconsider their need to travel to Indonesia in light of warnings that terrorists are
planning to kidnap foreigners.
Warning issued on terrorist kidnap plot (21/12/2005) #11369
The Jakarta Post, December 21, 2005
Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta. After randomly killing innocent people in
their attacks over the past three years, terrorists operating in the country are now out
to abduct ministers, government bureaucrats and foreign diplomats, a top intelligence
official says.
Police beef up security measures at churches (21/12/2005) #11368
The Jakarta Post, December 21, 2005
Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta. With Christmas drawing near, police are
beefing up security around churches and other places of worship in the capital and
neighboring towns.
Fears after Indonesia beheadings (21/12/2005) #11366
BBC, Tuesday, 20 December 2005
By Rachel Harvey, BBC Newsnight. On the edge of a hillside overlooking a lush green
valley lies the grave of two teenage school girls. The double grave is covered in
wreaths, including one from the Indonesian president.
Students promote tolerance (21/12/2005) #11364
The Jakarta Post, December 19, 2005
Over 90 Muslim residents of Ambon living in temporary shelters for displaced persons
in Waihaong park in conflict-torn Maluku showed up for free medical checkups on
Sunday.
KPI slams closure of radio station (21/12/2005) #11363
The Jakarta Post, December 19, 2005
M. Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post, Ambon. A broadcasting regulator has condemned
the closure of a radio station critical of the government and asked the station to
continue broadcasting.
Gus Dur asks for delay of Poso executions (21/12/2005) #11362
The Jakarta Post, December 19, 2005
Former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid has joined the growing number of
calls for the president to delay the execution of three inmates on death row for their
roles in several murders in Poso, Central Sulawesi five years ago.
Muslims stage major rally against radicalism, terrorism (21/12/2005) #11361
The Jakarta Post, December 19, 2005
Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta. Former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur"
Wahid led thousands of Muslims in a march through the capital on Sunday to
promote "Islam for Peace" and counter militant ideas.
Churches told to dig holes to dispose of bombs (17/12/2005) #11356
The Jakarta Post, December 17, 2005
Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta. Police have told churches in Surakarta,
Central Java, to dig holes to dispose of bombs and other suspicious objects in
anticipation of possible terrorist attacks during the Christmas holiday.
Commission to summon Wiranto (17/12/2005) #11354
The Jakarta Post, December 17, 2005
Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta. The Indonesia-Timor Leste Truth and
Friendship Commission (CTF) plans to summon former Indonesian Military chief Gen.
(ret) Wiranto and several other generals in relation with the violence that took place in
the then East Timor in 1999 prior to and after an independence referendum.
E. Timor truth commission to evaluate general's role... (17/12/2005) #11353
Kerry B. Collison, Saturday, December 17. 2005
(Kyodo) - Members of the Commission of Truth and Friendship of Indonesia and East
Timor said Friday they expect to examine the role of retired Gen. Wiranto in human
rights violations committed in East Timor in 1999
Death sentence sought for Maluku terrorist (16/12/2005) #11352
The Jakarta Post, December 16, 2005
M. Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post, Ambon. Prosecutors told a court on Thursday a
suspect in two separate attacks in Maluku province that left nine people dead,
including five police officers, should die for his actions.
Radio station critical of govt gets closed down (16/12/2005) #11351
The Jakarta Post, December 16, 2005
M. Aziz Tunny, The Jakarta Post, Ambon. The Southeast Maluku regency
administration has ordered the closure of a radio station that often aired stories
criticizing the local authorities.
Shooting in Palu, no injuries reported (16/12/2005) #11349
The Jakarta Post, December 16, 2005
Ruslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post, Palu. There was a shooting on Thursday morning
in Palu, the provincial capital of Central Sulawesi, but no one was hurt in the incident.
16 people die of measles in West Seram (15/12/2005) #11346
The Jakarta Post, December 15, 2005
M. Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post, Ambon. Sixteen West Seram residents have died
of measles in the past three weeks, a senior government official said on Wednesday.
The huge fatalities were due to low awareness among people about the communicable
disease, said Hugmon Sesa, the head of the Seram Health, Manpower and People's
Welfare Office.
URGENT -- Write to Indonesian President (15/12/2005) #11343
Jubilee Campaign, December 14, 2005
Sources in Indonesia have informed us that three Christian men convicted of murder
during the conflict in Poso in 2000 may be executed very soon. Fabianus Tibo,
Dominggus Dasilva and Marinus Riwu were sentenced to death for their involvement in
the communal violence between Muslims and Christians that rocked Poso, Central
Sulewesi, five years ago. Having recently been denied clemency by Indonesian
President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, their execution by firing squad may take
place as early as the end of this year.
Indonesia Church Torched in North Sulawesi; (15/12/2005) #11337
Holiday Security Heightened
Christian Post, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2005 Posted: 7:57:58PM EST
Islamic militants torched a church in the Indonesian Province of North Sulawesi,
Thursday night, raising fears of more violence to come during the Christmas holidays.
THE SITUATION IN AMBON/MOLUCCAS - Report No. 497 (11/12/2005) #11336
Crisis Centre Diocese of Amboina, Ambon, December 11, 2005
ANARCHISTIC STUDENTS' DEMONSTRATION - The eleventh and last item of the
"Moluccas Agreement of Malino", signed on February 12, 2002, officially ending the
strife between muslims and christians in the Moluccas, stated: "To endorse the
rehabilitation of the Pattimura University, based on the principle that this institution is
meant to foster common welfare. Therefore the system of recruitment and all other
measures will take place openly and impartially, whilst safeguarding the quality that is
needed."
90 school buildings damaged in Seram (11/12/2005) #11335
The Jakarta Post, December 10, 2005
AMBON, Maluku: A Maluku councillor has revealed that most school buildings in
East Seram regency are dilapidated due to lack of maintenance and the effects of
natural disasters.
THE SITUATION IN AMBON/MOLUCCAS - Report No. 496 (10/12/2005) #11334
Crisis Centre Diocese of Amboina, Ambon, December 9, 2005
HAYA NOT TO BE REGARDED AS A TERRORIST NEST - In the early morning of
November 25, police forces detained 21 terrorist suspects of the Al-Mujahidin
pesantren (muslim boarding school) in the village of Haya, subdistrict of Tehoru, South
Ceram island.
Suicide bombings not jihad, say hard-line groups (06/12/2005) #11323
The Jakarta Post, December 05, 2005
Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta. Islamic hard-line groups joined the chorus
of condemnation on Sunday against militants who used suicide bombings to wage
jihad in the world's most populous Muslim country.
Indonesians Ask Why Muslims Turn to Bombs (06/12/2005) #11322
Associated Press, Sun Dec 4,2005 10:38 PM ET
By ROBIN McDOWELL, Associated Press Writer. Aip Hidayat was a devout Muslim
but showed no signs of fanaticism. He did not force his younger sister to wear a head
scarf, chastise friends for skipping prayers or get into fiery debates about the U.S. war
in Iraq. Yet the 21-year-old became the seventh person to carry out a suicide bombing
in Ind! onesia, something many said was inconceivable just a few years ago.
In Ambon, a mosque bind once-bitter foes (06/12/2005) #11320
The Asahi Shimbun, December 03, 2005
By TAKESHI FUJITANI, The Asahi Shimbun. AMBON, Indonesia--While Muslims and
Christians in the Maluku islands of Indonesia today live in fear of each other, hope
springs eternal that some day they can once again be peaceful neighbors.
Muslim Mob 'Terrorizes' Children in Indon Sunday School (06/12/2005) #11312
CNSNews.com, December 02, 2005
By Sherrie Gossett, CNSNews.com Staff Writer. (CNSNews.com) - Approximately 30
Christian children fled in panic after a mob of Islamic militants raided and vandalized
their Sunday school class, which was being held in a private home last weekend in
Curug, Indonesia, according to a Christian group called Voice of the Martyrs (VOM).
SBY's Internal Crisis Group On Sidney Jones Flip-Flop (01/12/2005) #11311
Paras Indonesia, November, 30 2005 @ 10:27 pm
By Roy Tupai. President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has been praised for allowing
American human rights advocate and terrorism expert Sidney Jones back into
Indonesia, saying her latest expulsion was a mistake, but members of his
administration are continuing to give vague and contradictory explanations for why she
was banned from entering the country.
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