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III. WAS THE CONFLICT
PROVOKED?
The Gangster Theory
The Separatist Explanation
IV. THE CONFLICT
Phase I: The Army Stands
By
January 19: The Beginning
January 19, Silale, Waihaong, and Kudamati
January 19, Kampung Paradeys
January 19-20, Batu Gantung, Waringin
January 20, early morning
January 20, Benteng Karang
January 20-21, Passo and Nania
January 20-21, Wailete and Kamiri, Hative Besar
January 22, 1999 Killing of Five Muslims in Mangga Dua
January 23, 1999 Killing of a KOSTRAD soldier in Benteng, Ambon
January 24, 1999, Manipa
February 2, Karangtepe, Ambon
February 3-5, Ceram and Saparua
Phase II: Security Forces
Open Fire
February 13-14, Haruku Island
February 20, 1999, Haruku Island
February 22, 1999, Ambon
February 23, 1999, Saparua
February 23, 1999, Ambon city
February 23, Waai, Tulehu, and Liang
March 1-2, 1999, Ambon
March 5-6, Ambon
March 10, Ambon
V. RESPONSE OF THE SECURITY FORCES
VI. CONSEQUENCES OF
THE CONFLICT
The Displaced
Political Consequences