Tension returns to Poso<\/p>\n
POSO, Central Sulawesi: An atmosphere of tension has returned
\nto Poso after an unknown group has intercepted a number of public
\nintercity buses either departing or entering the town over the
\npast few days.<\/p>\n
Several bus passengers have been attacked in the ambushes,
\nwith the latest victim being rushed to a local state hospital on
\nWednesday.<\/p>\n
In their operations, the attackers have sometimes felled trees
\nto set up roadblocks, as happened on the route connecting Poso
\nand Palu in Masani village.<\/p>\n
Some bus companies have suspended operations since Monday due
\nto security concerns.<\/p>\n
\"We received reports that Poso is unsafe so we decided to stop
\noperating our buses which ply the route,\" said Salim, the owner
\nof Travel New Armada.<\/p>\n
Poso Police deputy chief Comr. Wahyono confirmed the incidents
\nand said that an investigation was underway.<\/p>\n
He added that, in some areas, including Ronononcu, order had
\nbeen restored thanks to the presence of a joint police and
\nmilitary team.<\/p>\n
Communal clashes between Christians and Muslims devastated
\nPoso last year, claiming hundreds of lives. (24)<\/p>",
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