Pasukan Manguni Makasiouw (English: Manguni Makasiouw Troops), also known as Brigade Manguni (English: Manguni Brigade), is an Indonesian Christian militia established in North Sulawesi.[5] It was involved in the Poso riots, and the 2023 Bitung clashes, the militia holds a pro-Israel sentiment.
| Manguni Makasiouw Troops | |
|---|---|
| Pasukan Manguni Makasiouw | |
 Logo of the Manguni Brigade | |
| Also known as | Manguni Brigade |
| Leader | Lendy Wangke |
| Dates of operation | 2000 |
| Country |  Indonesia |
| Headquarters | Manado |
| Ideology | Minahasa interests Folk Catholicism Christian nationalism Christian fundamentalism Protestantism Islamophobia |
| Status | Active |
| Size | <500 |
| Allies |  Makatana Minahasa[1] Maluku Sovereignty Front (allegedly) |
| Opponents |  Barisan Solidaritas Muslim[2] Front Persaudaraan Islam Laskar Muslim Bitung[3] API Islam[4] |
History
editThe Manguni Brigade was founded in the Minahasa region, North Sulawesi, in 2000, as a reaction to a possible invasion of an area with a predominantly Christian population by Islamist militia Laskar Jihad fighters. This is as a result of widespread religious conflict in the region around. As events developed, Laskar Jihad did not target North Sulawesi but crossed over to Poso in Central Sulawesi. The Muslim-Christian ratio is more balanced and tensions have increased. The militia was born after the fall of Soeharto along with other extreme groups.[6] During the riots in Poso, this militia also sent its members under the name "Black Bats Army".
In November 2023, the Manguni Brigade drew attention when its members attacked a pro-Palestinian supporter named Anto within the city of Bitung, North Sulawesi, which triggered a clash. During the incident, an ambulance was also attacked, resulting in its windows being smashed and the vehicle being overturned. The attackers tore and burned the Tawheed flag and the Palestinian flag. In retaliation, members of the Laskar Muslim Bitung and other Islamic organizations organized a sweep of the Pasukan Manguni Makasiouw posts. This action led to the retreat of the Manguni Brigade members and the subsequent dominance of the Muslim groups.[citation needed]
References
edit- ^ "Kronologi Bentrokan di Bitung Antara Ormas dan Massa Pro Palestina". kabar24.bisnis.com. 26 November 2023. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
- ^ "Kronologi Bentrokan di Bitung Antara Ormas dan Massa Pro Palestina". kabar24.bisnis.com. 26 November 2023. Archived from the original on 2023-11-27. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
- ^ "Peserta Aksi Bela Palestina di Bitung Diserang dan Dianiaya Pendukung Israel". forumkeadilansumut.com. 25 November 2023. Archived from the original on 2023-11-26. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
- ^ "Pasca Serangan Ormas Manguni Ke Massa Aksi Damai Bela Palestina, Masyarakat Menyisir Posko-posko Manguni". depokraya.pikiran-rakyat.com. 26 November 2023. Archived from the original on 2023-11-25. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
- ^ Sukma, Anshary Madya (2023-11-26). "Kronologi Bentrokan di Bitung Antara Ormas dan Massa Pro Palestina". Bisnis.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2024-03-26.
- ^ "Jejak Laskar Manguni, Ilmu Sihir dan Penolakan Terhadap FPI". 28 November 2023.