In Jakarta Christian priests and activists first target of Islamic terrorists By Mathias Hariyadi <http://new.asianews.it/index.php?l=en&art=13616>http://new.asianews.it/index.php?l=en&art=13616
by Mathias Hariyadi
Police spokesman reports that following the
arrest of dangerous terrorists it is becoming
evident that some groups are shifting strategy,
focusing primarily on domestic targets, like
Christians, in order, among other things, to prevent inter-faith dialogue.
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Jakarta (AsiaNews) – Islamic terrorists are
moving to a new strategy, opting for attacks
against Christian clergymen and activists,
targeting vital installations across the country
instead of US interests, this according Police
spokesman Inspector General Abubakar
Nataprawira. Equally the threat of attacks
linked to the November execution of three men
sentenced for the October 2002 Bali bombings (pictured) remains high.
Inspector General Nataprawira spoke at a press
conference, unveiling the results from
investigations sparked by the arrest on 21
October in Kelapa Ganding (North Jakarta) of
members of a new terror group called Tauhid Wal Jihad.
“They were planning attacks against Christian
priests and peace activities involved in peace
actions and interfaith activities against terrorism,” the inspector said.
North Jakarta’s main fuel depot in Plumpang owned
by Pertamina was also the group’s target list.
Also the group was planning to bring weapons into
the country and launch a six-month mass drive to recruit new members.
Wahyu, who has been involved in various terrorist
attacks in Poso and Ambon (during the 2005-2006
sectarian clashes) and against the police, is
among those arrested. He had been on the run since 2005.
Meanwhile some people are wondering whether the
brutal assault against Fr Benny Susetyo was part of this strategy.
The clergyman, who is the secretary of Interfaith
Dialogue Commission of the Indonesian Bishops of
Conference, was savagely beaten by unknown
assailants on 11 August in South Jakarta.
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