Konflik Poso sering kali disederhanakan sebagai benturan antaragama (Muslim dan Kristen). Padahal, hasil riset sosiologi dan politik menunjukkan adanya penumpukan masalah sosial-ekonomi dan politik lokal yang jauh lebih kompleks:
The fall of President Suharto in May 1998 created a massive power vacuum across Indonesia [2].
Tepat pada malam Natal yang saat itu bertepatan dengan bulan Ramadan, terjadi perkelahian pemuda di Kelurahan Lambogia. Seorang pemuda Kristen bernama Roy Runtu Bisalemba melukai seorang pemuda Muslim bernama Ahmad Ridwan. Video Tragedi Poso 1998
To understand the nature of the media recorded during this era, one must understand how the conflict began. The violence did not emerge in a vacuum. It was sparked by a combination of political transition, economic disparity, and shifting demographics, all amplified by the abrupt collapse of President Suharto’s New Order regime in May 1998.
Di era media sosial, video-video tentang tragedi Poso kerap muncul kembali ke permukaan, seringkali dalam konteks yang kontroversial. Pada tahun 2026, misalnya, potongan video ceramah Jusuf Kalla di Masjid Kampus UGM yang menyinggung konflik Poso dan Ambon menjadi viral. Dalam potongan video tersebut, JK membahas mengapa konflik SARA di Poso dan Ambon dulu sulit berhenti. Menurut JK, saat itu kedua pihak yang bertikai salah kaprah dengan meyakini bahwa membunuh lawan atau mati dalam konflik tersebut adalah jalan menuju syahid atau surga. Seorang pemuda Kristen bernama Roy Runtu Bisalemba melukai
Documenting the displacement of tens of thousands of people.
The tragedy stands as a stark reminder of what happens when political elites exploit religious and ethnic differences. It was sparked by a combination of political
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| Aspect | Detail | | :--- | :--- | | | December 25, 1998; a brawl between a Christian and a Muslim youth in Poso. | | Main Conflict Phases | Dec 1998, Apr 2000, May-Jun 2000 (the bloodiest). | | Primary Causes | Political competition for local leadership & economic marginalization. | | Estimated Casualties | 600–1,000 killed; over 75,000 displaced. | | Notoriety | Gained national & international attention for its brutality. | | The Video Content | Graphic footage of beheadings, mutilated bodies, lynchings, and grieving civilians. | | Modern Danger | Used to re-traumatize survivors & incite communal hatred. | | Path to Peace | The Malino Declaration (December 2001), brokered by Jusuf Kalla. | | Duration of Conflict | Violence continued sporadically until 2007. |
: Despite the peace accord, the region faced lingering trauma, and authorities have emphasized that sustained government attention is required for long-term reconciliation and development. Role of Media