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Islamic groups warn of Indonesia violence Posted: Wednesday, September 19, 2001 Radical Islamic groups in Indonesia have warned they will attack American targets in the country if the United States takes military action against Afghanistan. The warning comes as Indonesian President Megawati Sukarnoputri prepares for talks with her US counterpart, George W Bush, in Washington on Wednesday. As the leader of the world's largest Muslim country, Megawati is expected to come under particular pressure to support American plans to retaliate against Afghanistan for harbouring Osama Bin Laden. A group of nine hard-line Islamic organisations gave the warning at a news conference in Jakarta just a few hours before President Megawati was due to meet Mr Bush. They said they would be following the word of God if they fought back following any American military strikes against fellow Muslims or Islamic countries. The leader of one of the groups had earlier told the BBC they would attack any American organisations, including businesses. He added they would also search for US citizens living in Indonesia. MORE NY TIMES |
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