11.   The capital, Jakarta, was hit by riots Wednesday after security forces shot and killed six student demonstrators during an anti-government protest a day earlier.

12.   The latest violence erupted not far from where riots hit other towns on the main island of Java over the past few days.

13.   The riots in Maluku hit areas with large Christian populations.

14.   The riots hit areas with large Christian populations.

15.   When asked about a series of riots hitting several cities and areas near Jakarta, Sjafrie urged residents to strengthen unity and not be easily provoked by rumors.

16.   In September last year, riots hit several East Timor towns after perceived slurs againt Catholicism, with youths torching markets and Moslem places of worship in retaliation.

17.   Qazvin in the west was also hit by riots last year.