Monday, September 12, 2011

Muslim - Christian Violence Escalates In Indonesia

Muslim-Christian Violence Kills 3, Injures Scores In Indonesia -- Voice of America

Two hundred special police were helping to maintain order in Indonesia's eastern Maluku province Monday after rioting between Muslims and Christians that left three people dead and scores injured.

Authorities said police fired into a crowd in the city of Ambon Sunday to dispel rival groups who were fighting with rocks and machetes. Indonesia's chief security minister called on all parties in the city to help calm the situation.

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More News On Indonesia's Sectarian Violence

Troops sent after deadly clashes in Indonesia's Ambon -- BBC
Indonesia sends in police after Ambon clash -- AFP
Indonesia sends troops to eastern region after sectarian clashes kill 5, injure 150 -- Washington Post
Indonesia Sends Troops to Quell Clashes -- Time/AP
Moluccas: three dead and 60 wounded in clashes between Christians and Muslims -- Asia News
Indonesia sends troops to quell sectarian clashes -- Seattle PI/AP

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