Jonli Awalla's Tomb

An Indonesian policeman beat Jonli Awalla, a Miangas islander, to death in May 2005 over drinks. One year earlier, Awalla helped me reaching his island from Manado. I remember an afternoon drink that I had in his home. His death prompted the whole Miangas to fly a Filipino flag, protesting not only against the policeman but also showing their distaste toward Indonesia. A Filipina scholar took