Fabianus Tibo, Dominggus da Silva, & Marinus Riwu

Apr 3rd, 2006, by Patung, 15 comments

Update for the cases of Fabianus Tibo, Dominggus da Silva, & Marinus Riwu, awaiting execution for their supposed roles in inter-religious violence in central Sulawesi in 2000.

Attitudes to Australia

Apr 2nd, 2006, by Patung, 1 comment

A look at some of the current attitudes towards Australia of prominent Indonesians in the wake of the granting of temporary visas to Papuan refugees and the subsequent cartoon wars.

Tony Blair & Moderate Islam

Apr 1st, 2006, by Patung, no comments

Tony Blair was only prepared to meet with “moderate” Islamic leaders in Indonesia, perhaps preferring to avert his eyes and ears from those who aren’t counted in this category.

Christian School in Tangerang

Mar 31st, 2006, by Patung, 3 comments

A Christian pre-school in Tangerang, Banten, near Jakarta, was surrounded by a mob yesterday which demanded that it close down.

Outbreak of Demonic Possession

Mar 30th, 2006, by Patung, 2 comments

It appears a number of areas in Indonesia are suffering from an outbreak of demonic possession.

Civil Supremacy and Reform of the Military

Mar 29th, 2006, by Patung, 2 comments

Civil Supremacy and Reform of the Military.

Islamist vs Secular Parties

Mar 29th, 2006, by Patung, 3 comments

It’s common practise for analysts of Indonesian politcal affairs to divide parties into two groups, Islamist, and secular.

Mystical Islam in Medan

Mar 29th, 2006, by Patung, no comments

The Babur Ridho religious school in Medan, north Sumatra, is accused of deviant, mystical, Islamic teachings.

No Frog Porn

Mar 29th, 2006, by Patung, 1 comment

No Frog Porn.

Church Building Difficulties

Mar 28th, 2006, by Patung, 6 comments

The leader of the Nadhlatul Ulama, a traditionalist village Islamic social organisation, Hasyim Muzadi, says Christians will find it even harder to gain permission for church building in the wake of the newly revised law on houses of worship.

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