Story number 2 for 22 Jul 2002

(Indonesia)–Next, Christian Aid Mission is asking Christians around the world to pray for believers in Indonesia. According to reports from the region, boatloads of Laskar Jihad terrorists have been entering Halmahera and Sulawesi Islands and stockpiling weapons. Attacks against Christians have also increased. Five homes were destroyed on July 11th, while 10 Christians were attacked by a mob on July 12th. More than 500 troops have been sent to the region, but many fear that could incite violence more quickly.