Poso students short on cash

Poso students short on cash

MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: At least 500 university students
from Poso fear they can no longer continue their studies as their
parents have fled the riot-torn regency.

Sukri, an organizer of the Poso Students Task Force, said most
of the students had not received any money from their parents
since last month, following the violence in Poso.

Sukri said many of his friends had lost contact with their
families.

He hoped the government or other donors would help them to
finance their daily activities otherwise they would have to drop
out of school.

"We cannot hope much from our parents," said Sukri. (27)