Indonesia: December 10, 2003

Archives

 Fighting continues in Aceh, with five rebels killed today. Meanwhile, Pakistan expelled six Indonesians who were studying illegally as Islamic schools. The six students are thought to be members of Islamic radical groups. 

Meanwhile, in a town 620 kilometers, soldiers and police fought gun battles with each other, leaving a soldier dead and two police wounded. The soldiers and police have apparently had disputes over who would control legal and illegal enterprises they run on the side. Corruption and lack of discipline among troops and police has long been a problem. And fighting the growing terrorist threat is made more difficult because of this corruption.

 

X

ad

Help Keep StrategyPage Open

First came Facebook, then came Twitter, and finally, AI has arrived. They have all caused a decline in our business, but AI may be the deadliest innovation. We are currently in survival mode. Our writers and staff receive no payment in some months, and even when they do, it is below the minimum wage for their efforts. You can support us with your donations or subscriptions. Please help us keep our doors open.

Make sure you spread the word about us. Two ways to do that are to like us on Facebook and follow us on X.

Subscribe   Donate   Close