The Alliance from Buahbatu

Claiming to have 50,000 members, they study the Christian religion and self-defense. They shut down shops selling hard liquor, gambling dens, and churches without official government authorization.

September 6, 2005

HIS beard is thick, long enough to cover his chin. He stands a mere 160 centimeters tall. With a friendly smile, he greeted the Tempo reporters who visited his home at Gang Sukawargi, Cicaheum, Bandung, West Java, on Friday of last week. Help yourself, he said, offering a syrup drink which he prepared by himself. This is Iman Ahmad Munadi. This friendly 36-year-old bachelor can become stern when talking about matters of religious belief. Yes, I h

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