The death toll rose to 20 in the most recent episode of religious violence near Ambon, Indonesia. Six people wounded in the Sunday attacks died yesterday. Witnesses said that although some were stabbed, many were killed as the security forces opened fire on the rioting crowds. The area is now quiet, but tense.
Troops fill the area, but residents fear another outbreak of violence.
Legislators in Jakarta affirmed the military's strong stance to shoot on sight those who are instigating the violence. Civilians have been barred access to the island until the situation calms down.