From Dandies to the Army of Christ

ALEXANDER Wattimena should have been in school uniform. But since the start of the sectarian conflict in Ambon in 1999, he has discarded his school uniform for a jungle uniform and a red headband signifying his membership of a Christian militia. The 18-year-old has lost the bearing of a growing youth and swapped it for the fierce disposition of a fighter itching for battle.

Alexander is only one of hundreds of Christian boys who have joined the m

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