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==Background==
 
According to Jason Brown, [[Banyuwangi Regency|Banyuwangi]] is a centre of black magic in Indonesia. Black magic practiced in Banyuwangi is a mix of animist beliefs and Islamic mysticism which developed from inter-religious conflict during the 16th century Mataram court period. Belief in black magic, or [[Dukun|dukun santet]], is widespread in the area.<ref>{{cite web |last=Brown |first=Jason |date=2000 |title=The Banyuwangi murders - Inside Indonesia |url=http://www.insideindonesia.org/the-banyuwangi-murders|title=The Banyuwangi murders - Inside Indonesia|website=insideindonesia.org}}</ref>
 
==Events==