The fight quickly escalated into a series of tit-for-tat attacks. Houses were set ablaze, places of worship were attacked, and thousands of residents were forced to flee their homes. This period, known as Kerusuhan Poso Jilid I (Poso Riot Volume I), lasted from December 25 to 29, 1998. Although local authorities managed to broker a fragile peace, the underlying hatred and mistrust had only been planted, waiting for the next opportunity to explode.

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The Indonesian government's response to the Poso conflict was initially criticized for being too slow and inadequate. Over time, however, various efforts were made to restore security, including the deployment of military and police forces. The government also established a peacekeeping mission and initiated dialogues among community leaders. International organizations and foreign governments provided support, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive approach to address the root causes of the conflict.

Berikut sebuah kronik naratif — menyajikan peristiwa dengan gaya yang kuat dan edukatif tentang "Tragedi Poso" (mengacu pada konflik berdarah di Poso, Sulawesi Tengah, Indonesia). Saya menulis ini sebagai karya sejarah naratif yang faktual namun ringkas.

The initial violence began on Christmas Eve in 1998, sparked by a street fight between a Christian youth and a Muslim youth in the town of Poso. Local political actors quickly exploited this minor brawl, turning it into a full-scale riot. The Timeline of the Violence