During the Poso riots, a shocking video footage emerged, showing the beheading of a Christian man by a group of Muslim extremists. The footage, which became known as "No-Sensor Hot," was widely circulated, causing widespread outrage and horror. The graphic nature of the video, which showed the victim being beheaded and his head being held aloft by the perpetrators, made it clear that the violence was not just random, but was also motivated by a desire to inflict maximum suffering.
To understand the "hot" intensity of the conflict—referring to the volatile volatility of the situation—one must look at the genesis. Poso was not merely a religious war, as it is often simplistically labeled; it was a cauldron of political manipulation, economic disparity, and elite interference.
The conflict officially concluded with the signing of the Malino I Declaration on December 20, 2001, brokered by the Indonesian government. Root Causes
Long-term military and police operations, such as Operasi Madago Raya , were eventually launched to dismantle extremist cells that had taken root in the surrounding mountains.
In the early 2000s, Poso became a target for terrorist groups, including the notorious Jemaah Islamiyah, which carried out several bombings and attacks in the city. One of the most devastating attacks occurred in 2002, when a bomb exploded at a market, killing 13 people and injuring many more.