Sword and the cross

Article Abstract:

The intervention of the military in a simple ethnic churchproblem of Batak Protestant Christian in northern Sumatra sparked protests fromstudents and the clergy. When the church's synod failed to select a successor to outgoing bishop S.A.E. Nababan, a factionalistic crisis ensued. The internalconflict in the church was further complicated by the intervention of regional military commander Gen Pramono who appointed S.M. Siahaan as acting bishop. Demonstrations, arrests, detentions and even beatings followed Siahaan's assumption of office. The synod is scheduled to reconvene for the election of the legitimate bishop but only after the Mar 1993 parliamentary sitting.

Demonstrations and protests, Indonesia, Religious aspects, Religion and politics, Protestant churches, Churches, Protestant

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Power plays: environmental lobbies challenge big projects

Article Abstract:

There is a growing demand for power in the rapidly developing countries of Asia. However, efforts to address this increasing demand for energy are being hampered by the objections being raised by environmentalist groups over power plant projects. Among the power projects facing staunch opposition from environmental groups are those involving nuclearenergy. Hydroelectric plants are also being protested by environmentalists because of their adverse effects on rivers, tribal communities and agriculturalland.

Management, Political activity, Cover Story, Energy use, Environmental aspects, Developing countries, Power resources, Energy research, Environmentalists, Environmental activists, Energy development

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