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Girls in Gebangrejo, Poso City. The area of Poso with the most radical Islamic activity and planning, this part of Poso City remained virtually off limits to outsiders until 2007, when the police had a strong crackdown on accused Islamic militants.
Girls in Gebangrejo, Poso City. The area of Poso with the most radical Islamic activity and planning, this part of Poso City remained virtually off limits to outsiders until 2007, when the police had a strong crackdown on accused Islamic militants.
A typical, quiet village scene in a very unusual place--Sintuwu Lemba village was the scene of a brutal massacre of Muslims in 2000, but the village has made a remarkable grassroots recovery since the conflict.
A typical, quiet village scene in a very unusual place--Sintuwu Lemba village was the scene of a brutal massacre of Muslims in 2000, but the village has made a remarkable grassroots recovery since the conflict.
Alcohol has long been blamed for the roots of the Poso conflict and is banned in Poso. At the first day of Ramadan, officials, police, military, and community figures came together to ceremonially smash it to show unity.
Alcohol has long been blamed for the roots of the Poso conflict and is banned in Poso. At the first day of Ramadan, officials, police, military, and community figures came together to ceremonially smash it to show unity.
Men waiting for gas to arrive at the Tentena gas station. Tentena, the hub of Protestants in Poso, is in the highlands and frequently has no electricity, running water, or gas.
Men waiting for gas to arrive at the Tentena gas station. Tentena, the hub of Protestants in Poso, is in the highlands and frequently has no electricity, running water, or gas.
Poso is an extremely fertile area that boasts many different types of cash crops. Land usage and ownership was one of the biggest fissures that led to the conflict as resources became limited and the economy became unbalanced between communities. Many lost their land in the process.
Poso is an extremely fertile area that boasts many different types of cash crops. Land usage and ownership was one of the biggest fissures that led to the conflict as resources became limited and the economy became unbalanced between communities. Many lost their land in the process.
Curious man at the Tentena gas station proudly shows off his religious identity, which is one of the first questions you are asked in Poso and an important part of public and political identity.
Curious man at the Tentena gas station proudly shows off his religious identity, which is one of the first questions you are asked in Poso and an important part of public and political identity.
Translator Dina sits with two conflict victims who have returned home and built a bamboo house in their village which was burned down in 2003. Villagers were encouraged to return home but had no houses, running water, or jobs on return.
Translator Dina sits with two conflict victims who have returned home and built a bamboo house in their village which was burned down in 2003. Villagers were encouraged to return home but had no houses, running water, or jobs on return.
Kids in Lawanga, Poso City playing in front of a burned out house. Much of Poso City and its surrounds remains burned or broken down with neglect.
Kids in Lawanga, Poso City playing in front of a burned out house. Much of Poso City and its surrounds remains burned or broken down with neglect.
Locals hanging out at the Central Market in Poso, a meeting place for many different communities to mix.
Locals hanging out at the Central Market in Poso, a meeting place for many different communities to mix.
Residents at the Central Market in Poso. Although Poso no longer experiences regular violence, many remain on edge and are generally distrustful of the media.
Residents at the Central Market in Poso. Although Poso no longer experiences regular violence, many remain on edge and are generally distrustful of the media.
Unemployment remains extremely high in Poso, and the economy is still recovering, even as the government and NGOs continue to make vocational training programs for former fighters.
Unemployment remains extremely high in Poso, and the economy is still recovering, even as the government and NGOs continue to make vocational training programs for former fighters.
Men excited to be in the camera show the hope people have that the conflict has truly ended and reconciliation is in full swing in Poso.
Men excited to be in the camera show the hope people have that the conflict has truly ended and reconciliation is in full swing in Poso.
Poso City continues to rebuild, coming back from 2000 when the city was nearly deserted by the fighting. It is now almost 100% Muslim.
Poso City continues to rebuild, coming back from 2000 when the city was nearly deserted by the fighting. It is now almost 100% Muslim.
On the way to prayers in Lawanga, Poso City. While religion remains an important part of life in Indonesia, it is much more pronounced in Poso, on both Christian and Muslim sides.
On the way to prayers in Lawanga, Poso City. While religion remains an important part of life in Indonesia, it is much more pronounced in Poso, on both Christian and Muslim sides.
Playing inside a burned out house in Lawanga, Poso City. Children were also targeted victims in the Poso conflict, which affected school enrollment rates.
Playing inside a burned out house in Lawanga, Poso City. Children were also targeted victims in the Poso conflict, which affected school enrollment rates.
Happy girls in Lawanga, Poso City.
Happy girls in Lawanga, Poso City.
Girls running down the street in Lawanga, Poso City, which remains a quiet, almost empty city in many parts, where streets are often covered in goats and children.
Girls running down the street in Lawanga, Poso City, which remains a quiet, almost empty city in many parts, where streets are often covered in goats and children.
Having fun in Poso City with the bay behind them. Poso's fantastic beauty, beaches, and jungles, made it a hot local tourist destination before the conflict.
Having fun in Poso City with the bay behind them. Poso's fantastic beauty, beaches, and jungles, made it a hot local tourist destination before the conflict.
Hanging out in Lawanga, Poso City. The Poso District is generally populated by Muslim seafaring people on the water, and the indigenous Protestants in the highlands, which has been intensified with the population shifts during the conflict.
Hanging out in Lawanga, Poso City. The Poso District is generally populated by Muslim seafaring people on the water, and the indigenous Protestants in the highlands, which has been intensified with the population shifts during the conflict.
Trusted cafe owner Aca waiting for customers--Aca has probably met more people than anyone working to solve the Poso conflict, as his cafe is located next door to the hotel used by the special anti-terror squad sent from Jakarta for two years. Aca is thrilled to see Poso become peaceful again and reconciliation talks were held there.
Trusted cafe owner Aca waiting for customers--Aca has probably met more people than anyone working to solve the Poso conflict, as his cafe is located next door to the hotel used by the special anti-terror squad sent from Jakarta for two years. Aca is thrilled to see Poso become peaceful again and reconciliation talks were held there.
Kids hanging out after school playing with the crews camera. Media has generally been distrusted in Poso for furthering the conflict by creating inflammatory stories.
Kids hanging out after school playing with the crews camera. Media has generally been distrusted in Poso for furthering the conflict by creating inflammatory stories.
Residents of Mapane Village hang out at the headquarters of the NGO YB2M, which has been given the task of rehabilitating Protestant and Muslim militants and their wives by the police.
Residents of Mapane Village hang out at the headquarters of the NGO YB2M, which has been given the task of rehabilitating Protestant and Muslim militants and their wives by the police.
Kids in one of the hardest hit areas of Poso City, which remains virtually abandoned and nearly taken over by the jungle. Some people have started to return to this area, but must have permanently resettled elsewhere.
Kids in one of the hardest hit areas of Poso City, which remains virtually abandoned and nearly taken over by the jungle. Some people have started to return to this area, but must have permanently resettled elsewhere.
Middle schoolers doing what middle schoolers around the world all seem to do, in Poso City.
Middle schoolers doing what middle schoolers around the world all seem to do, in Poso City.
Face covers are extremely rare in steamy Indonesia, but in Poso City, they became common after the conflict, as did headscarves for Muslim women to show their solidarity.
Face covers are extremely rare in steamy Indonesia, but in Poso City, they became common after the conflict, as did headscarves for Muslim women to show their solidarity.
