Religious Tensions Flare in Southeast Sulawesi, Places of Worship Attacked
Religious tensions have escalated between Muslim and Christian communities in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia, leading to a series of attacks on mosques and churches. Security forces are working to restore order.
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