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The initial fighting had nothing to do with theology. It was about representation and access to development funds. Religion became the uniform because it was the easiest social cleavage to mobilize.

By this time, the original Christian militias were largely exhausted or disbanded. The victims of this "terrorist phase" were often innocent civilians who had no connection to the 1998-2001 fighting. Tragedi Poso No Sensor

Under pressure from President Megawati Soekarnoputri, rival factions were brought to Malino, South Sulawesi, in December 2001. The Malino Declaration officially ended the open warfare. Communities were segregated into "safe zones," and mass displacement began. The initial fighting had nothing to do with theology