Sadness and tears when the unity of Islamic-Christian woman approached Maluku Ambon refugee riot

AMBON - Islamic Union of Women with Women's Christian Association of Indonesia in the Moluccas, Saturday, distributing relief to displaced victims of clashes between residents in Ambon City. Teresebut relief distribution carried out jointly by the two organizations came to her place of refuge.

Assistance in the form of rice, instant noodles, mineral water, and snacks were distributed to refugees in refugee shelters. The second board that religious organizations since Friday (16 / 9) distributed aid to Muslim refugees in five locations, while on Saturday (17 / 9) were distributed to displaced Christians in four locations Bergama.

Mothers hug as she kissed the displaced women and children so it looks atmosphere emotion and some even cried. Chairman of the Union of Islamic Women Moluccas Region and Chairman Hj Irma Betaubun PWKI Maluku Region, Rev. Mrs. Boya Rahawarin, begged forgiveness and requested permission from the coordinator of the refugees as well as the Chairman of the RT in a shelter because they will bring friendship mothers who are being displaced.

"We asked permission to see the mothers because women feel no emotional attachment so it would feel the burden of suffering experienced by the conflict," said the two leaders of religious organizations.

Irma and Boya urged women, especially mothers, because it could affect her husband and children, not to mislead the issue provoked Moluccas who do not want peace. "We believe the role of mothers, husbands and children can be motivated to not be provoked to quarrel as it will only leave the suffering prolonged as in similar events in 1999," they said.

Maluku provincial government based on the results of data collection due to the dispute while mentioning the number of people seeking refuge in some places as many as 7157 people or 1832 households. While the victims slightly injured 158 people and seriously injured 29 people. They were treated in hospitals dr M Haulussy, RS Alfatah, RSU GPM, Bhakti Rahayu Hospital and Military Hospital, while the victim died as many as eight people.

Of the 29 victims were seriously injured, one that is Ferta Sahertian victim in critical condition, and while undergoing intensive care in hospitals Haulussy dr. The victim is likely to be referred to Jakarta. In addition, there were houses that burned as well as minor damage and were severely damaged as many as 164 units spread over two districts, namely Nusaniwe Sirimau 111 units and 53 units.