Publication

This publication examines the conflict between Muslim and Christian communities in Indonesian Papua. The authors show that violence was narrowly averted in West Papua province in 2007, but bitterness remains on both sides. The paper identifies key factors of conflict such as Muslim migration, the emergence of new, exclusivist groups in both religious communities, the lasting impact of the Maluku conflict and the impact of developments outside Papua. The authors urge national and local officials to ensure that no discriminatory local regulations are enacted and that no activities by exclusivist religious organizations are supported by government funds.