Fabianus Tibo

Fabianus Tibo was an Indonesian Catholic citizen[1] who was executed by firing squad on 22 September 2006[2] at 1:20 a.m. local time together with Dominggus da Silva and Marinus Riwu for leading riots in Poso, Sulawesi in 2000 that led to the murders of about 200 people.

Fabianus Tibo
Born(1945-05-05)5 May 1945
Flores, Indonesia
Died22 September 2006(2006-09-22) (aged 61)
Cause of deathExecuted by firing squad
Conviction(s)Leading Poso riots
Criminal penaltyDeath
Date apprehended
July 2000

Human rights activists have expressed doubts that Tibo, and the other men, were the masterminds of the riots.[2] The different treatment of Christians and Muslims in court was also criticised, as few Muslims were ever punished for their roles in the riots and none were sentenced to more than 15 years' jail.[2] Religious leaders of Christianity and Islam, including Pope Benedict XVI[2] and Abdurrahman Wahid,[1] former President of Indonesia and former leader of Nahdlatul Ulama, protested the execution of Tibo.

References
  1. Criveller, Gianni. "INDONESIA Former Indonesian President against execution of three Catholics". Asianews.it. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
  2. BBC News: Executions spark Indonesia unrest, 22 September 2006


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