Sat, 29 Dec 2001

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Mob burns down Palu market: The Masomba traditional market in Palu, Central Sulawesi, was burned down by a mob at around 10:10 p.m. Friday. Antara reported that unrest in the area broke out after a fight near the market which resulted in a man being stabbed. Residents have fled the scene as the fire continued to rage an hour later. No immediate information was available from authorities. --JP