Story number 2 for 15 May 2001

(Indonesia)–Next, Voice of the Martyrs’ information from Indonesia says the Supreme Commander of the Laskar Jihad is in custody, facing charges of inciting hatred against a religion. Under his leadership, “jihad warriors” have reportedly destroyed predominantly Christian villages, and forced conversion to Islam. Much of the resulting unrest has created security problems for mission groups in the Molukan Islands. Please pray for the existing church throughout the rest of Indonesia as they continue their outreach.