WorldNews Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 By Kanupriya Kapoor ACEH SINGKIL, Indonesia (Reuters) - Authorities in Indonesia's conservative Aceh province on Monday began tearing down several small Christian churches after hardline Muslims demanded their closure, citing a lack of building permits, and following religious violence. Tensions are high among the ethnically and religiously diverse population of Aceh Singkil, where last week a mob burned down a church, leaving one person dead and forcing thousands of Christians to flee the area. Indonesia has the world's largest Muslim population and the vast majority of its citizens practice a moderate form of the religion. Continue reading... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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