Poso, a regency in Central Sulawesi, has a diverse population consisting of Muslims, Christians, and other ethnic groups. In the late 1990s, the region was experiencing social and economic tensions, which were exacerbated by the fall of President Suharto's regime in 1998. The power vacuum created by Suharto's resignation led to a rise in identity politics and sectarianism, which eventually boiled over into violence.
The Indonesian military, led by President Abdurrahman Wahid, intervened in the conflict in 1999, but their efforts were initially ineffective in stopping the violence. The military's involvement was criticized by many, who claimed that they were biased towards one side and failed to protect civilians. Video Tragedi Perang Poso Download