An Indonesian policeman stands guard outside a church after an explosion in Makassar on Sunday, March 28, 2021. - AFP
JAKARTA, March 28 (AFP): An Indonesian cathedral was rocked by a suspected suicide bombing on Sunday with body parts littering the chaotic scene as Christians inside celebrated the start of Holy Week, police said.
The powerful blast at the church in Makassar city on Sulawesi island happened around 10:30 am local time (0330 GMT) and left at least one person dead and nine church officials and congregants injured, according to authorities.
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