Five Waves of Violence

The violence in Poso, Central Sulawesi, has erupted again. Twelve people lie dead. The weaknesses of the original peace process have allowed small sparks to start a wildfire.

August 20, 2002

FOR the last two weeks, Idrus has been obliged to stand guard in his village. Just like the other villagers of Sayo, Poso City District, this is an obligation that the thin, bearded, 50-year-old is unable to avoid. The last few nights have been even tenser than usual. The peace that almost arrived after the Malino Declaration was signed in December of last year has evaporated. The Muslims and Christians of Poso are once again at each other's th

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