Story number 2 for 17 Jul 2000

Next, the Indonesian government says it can’t guarantee adequate security in the country, because of limited funds and personnel. The violence continues due to an Islamic ‘holy war’ against Christians despite a state of ‘civil emergency’. Because of the grave situation in the Moluccas, the Christian community is sending an inter-church human rights delegation to Europe to brief authorities about the situation. They will plead for assistance and international intervention. Please pray that their message will be heard and acted upon.