Idul Fitri Confusion

Oct 24th, 2006, by Patung, 3 comments

Indonesian Muslims celebrated Idul Fitri on different days, due to disputes among Muslim groups, and the government.

Shootouts in Poso

Oct 23rd, 2006, by Patung, 3 comments

One civilian was killed in Poso, central Sulawesi, after fighting broke out between police and groups of Muslims.

Gays & Sharia

Oct 22nd, 2006, by Patung, 6 comments

Regional laws based on Islamic sharia and their effect on homosexuals, gays, lesbians, and bisexuals in Indonesia.

Christian Fear & Frustration

Oct 21st, 2006, by Patung, 8 comments

An LA Times article discusses the “the fear and frustration of being Christian in Indonesia”.

Ramadan Crime

Oct 20th, 2006, by Patung, 12 comments

Crime and prostitution are said to increase during the month of Ramadan.

Howard, Iraq, & JI

Oct 20th, 2006, by Patung, 4 comments

Prime minister Howard of Australia claims that withdrawing his forces from Iraq would aid terrorist organisations in Indonesia.

Minahasa Nationalism

Oct 19th, 2006, by Patung, 37 comments

The Gerakan Kemerdekaan Minahasa in North Sulawesi have hopes of independence from Indonesia.

Rev. Irianto Kongkoli

Oct 18th, 2006, by Patung, 7 comments

Reverend Irianto Kongkoli, murdered in Palu, Sulawesi, on Monday, was buried today.

Golkar Funny Business

Oct 18th, 2006, by Patung, 2 comments

Golkar not to repeat funny convention says Antara.

Muslim Political Attitudes

Oct 18th, 2006, by Patung, 7 comments

The results of the latest LSI survey on Indonesian Muslim political preferences and attitudes.

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