One killed in ethnic clash in East Kalimantan
Nurni Sulaiman, The Jakarta Post, East Kalimantan | Mon, 09/27/2010 8:14 PM
A clash between ethnic Bugis and Tidung (Tarakan indigenous people) claimed one life Sunday night in Juwata sub-district, Tarakan, East Kalimantan.
Tidung leader Abdullah, 45, was reportedly killed during the riot.
Witnesses reported that the clash flared up after Abdullah’s child was allegedly robbed by a group of people believed to be Bugis. Abdullah was killed and his body mutilated after he argued with the group.
The situation in Tarakan remains tense.
“People closed their shops. The Tidung people are searching for the possible murderers. Most residents have opted to stay at home,” Tarakan resident Junisah told the Post on Monday.
The Tarakan Police and Military District Command are investigating the case and safeguarding the area from further unrest.
