The Manguni Brigade was founded in the Minahasa region, North Sulawesi, in 2000, as a reaction to a possible invasion of an area with a predominantly Christian population by Islamist militia
Laskar Jihad fighters. This is as a result of
widespread religious conflict in the region around. As events developed, Laskar Jihad did not target North Sulawesi but crossed over to
Poso in
Central Sulawesi. The Muslim-Christian ratio is more balanced and tensions have increased. The militia was born after the
fall of Soeharto along with other extreme groups. During the
riots in Poso and the
Maluku sectarian conflict, this militia also sent its members under the name "Black Bats Army"., 25 November 2023.In November 2023, the Manguni Brigade drew attention when its members attacked a pro-Palestinian supporter named Anto within the city of
Bitung,
North Sulawesi, which triggered a
clash. During the incident, an ambulance was also attacked, resulting in its windows being smashed and the vehicle being overturned. The attackers tore and burned the
Tawheed flag and the
Palestinian flag. In retaliation, members of the Laskar Muslim Bitung and other Islamic organizations organized a sweep of the Pasukan Manguni Makasiouw posts. ==See also==