Waiting for the Next Attack

Leaflets calling for a jihad and a noble war circulated quietly in Poso. Is there a connection between this mysterious group and Jamaah Islamiyah leaders?

October 28, 2003

POSO still bears the brunt of the recent attacks. Military and police security posts have mushroomed on the roads throughout the city. There are ID checks everywhere. The security forces are on the highest alert status, ready with their automatic weapons, instantly emerging at the appearance of any ruckus and any signs of trouble. Last Friday, when shots were heard from afar in Kasiguncu village, a detachment of combined units immediately rushed

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