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CRISIS
CENTRE DIOCESE OF AMBOINA
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THE
SITUATION IN AMBON / MOLUCCAS - Report No. 333 2002-12-02
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Ambon, December 02, 2002
1.
SARUNDAYANG APPOINTED AS ACTING GOVERNOR Sinyo Harry
Sarundayang, who recently ended his assignment as acting Governor
of the Province of the North Moluccas, has been appointed by
President Megawati Soekarnoputri as the acting Governor of the
Province of the Moluccas, replacing M.S. Latuconsina, whose term
had been extended with one month last November 13.
2. BOMB EXPLOSION At 9.20 p.m. last Saturday, November
30, a bomb exploded in the Kampung Kolam area, Batugantung, Ambon
town. There were no casualties. Meanwhile the Town Mayor, M.J.
Papilaya, has barred any selling and letting off of fireworks in
connection with the New Years celebrations. In Tual, acting the
Bupati (territorial executive) of the S.E. Moluccas, A.G.Wokanubun,
promulgated a similar prohibition in order to forestall any real
bomb attacks under the disguise of peaceful fireworks.
3. PROVOCATIVE LETTER SPREAD IN TUAL Muslim run
Ambon Express local newspaper today reports extensively on
the spreading of an unsigned letter with a provocative message
among the population of Kei-Kecil, S.E.Moluccas. However, its
contents is not published by the newspaper. Civil security posts
are now being reinstalled and security forces upgrade their
alertness. In connecction with this mysterious letter, meetings
have been held between local government authorities and between
religious leaders. Acting Bupati A.G.Wokanubun announced that
within short in Tual (regional capital) an interreligious parade
would be organized in order to consolidate the renewed good
relationship between Christians and Muslims.
4. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR RETURNING REFUGEES Further
explaining on the financial help to refugees that are disposed to
return to their homesteads (see Report 332) Governor
M.S.Latuconsina stated that in returning to their original
homesteads, the refugees will be given 10 million rupiahs (about
US$ 1,150) in cash to rebuild their houses. Those refugees that
want to build a house elsewhere will not receive any financial
assistance, since thus Latuconsina said it has been proved
that often those funds are misused for buying luxuries like tape
recorders etc.
5. ILLEGAL TRADE IN FUEL Two local companies are
currently under investigation because suspected of illegally
selling some 170 tons of fuel to foreign ships. Moluccas Police
chief commander Sutrisno stated that up to now there is no
evidence that any police personnel was involved in this unlawful
act.
C.J.Bφhm msc,
Crisis Centre Diocese of Amboina
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