Government To Arm Prosecutors After Murder of Christian Prosecutor

June 5, 2004 | Indonesia
June 5, 2004
IndonesiaNewsroom & Reports

(AFP) – Indonesian authorities will arm some prosecutors, especially those working in trouble-spots, following the murder of a lawyer in Central Sulawesi , a news report said Sunday. Ferry Silalahi, who helped try terrorism cases in the sectarian violence-plagued province, was shot several times in his car on Wednesday. “Firearms are now a necessity, seen from the high-risk roles of prosecutors,’ said deputy attorney general for Intelligence Affairs Basri Arief, according to the Koran Tempo newspaper.

History of Violence

The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) is a terrorist organization that emerged in 2016 after splitting from Boko Haram. It is affiliated with ISIS and operates primarily in Nigeria and the surrounding region, targeting both civilians and military forces.

ISWAP has been responsible for numerous attacks, including assaults on Christian communities, kidnappings, and executions, as part of its broader jihadist agenda.

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Persecution in Southeast Asia

These violent actions contribute to ongoing instability in northern Nigeria, where religious and ethnic tensions remain high.

The international community, including the United Nations and several governments, has condemned ISWAP’s attacks, recognizing them as acts of terrorism.

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