Source: www.persecution.org
Date: March 28, 2024
Indonesia (International Christian Concern) – Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for Politics, Law, and Security, Hadi Tjahjanto, recently held an intelligence coordination meeting with the National Counterterrorism Agency (BNPT) and leaders of the Indonesian military and police (TNI-Polri) to discuss security ahead of Easter and the Islamic holiday Eid.
“Vigilance remains the main thing,” Tjahjanto said on Monday, March 26, at the Coordinating Ministry for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs Building in Jakarta. “Therefore, we will carry out open and preventive security related to religious activities in the future and hope that security and order conditions can be maintained. People can carry out their worship safely, peacefully, and solemnly.”
Tjahjanto confirmed that the government would provide security throughout the Easter 2024 celebrations, starting on Maundy Thursday.
Following the coordination meeting, Tjahjanto also spoke about the potential for acts of terrorism in Indonesia. He ensured that the government would not provide space for terrorists.
Tjahjanto added that the potential for acts of terrorism in Indonesia is currently relatively low.
However, he ensured that the government would be careful.
Pray that Easter in Indonesia will be safe and peaceful.
HOW TO PRAY: Pray for any churches that faced violence during Easter week. Praise God for the increased security measures. Pray for churches to effectively share the gospel in Indonesia.