Mobs take to streets in orgy of looting
INDONESIA IN TRANSITION
Scenes in Jakarta and in other predominantly Chinese domains arereminiscent of the country's worst violence in 30 years in May.
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Author: Derwin Pereira
Popular Marines bring calm to streets
INDONESIA IN TRANSITION
Wiranto's decision to deploy the Marines, who have traditionally been more popular with the people, has a calming effect on
Slew of decrees as session ends
REVERSING PAST INJUSTICES, CURTAILING POWERS OF PRESIDENT, MILITARY
JAKARTA - A special session of Indonesia's highest legislative chamber closed last night, satisfied that
8 killed in Jakarta clashes
Mayhem grips the Indonesian capital as soldiers open fire on students and other protesters in the largest demonstration against Habibie govt.
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Assembly ‘may have to force Habibie to probe Suharto’
INDONESIA IN TRANSITION
A presidential aide says the leader will be reluctant to take his predecessor to court on graft charges because of
Students get closer to parliament
As military blockade prevents protesters from staging sit-in, Indonesia's generals consider options.
THOUSANDS of student protesters began converging within sight of parliament complex
Protesters’ car rams troops
SOLDIERS RETALIATE BY BEATING INDONESIAN STUDENTS IN VEHICLE
INDONESIAN troops yesterday fired shots into the air after several soldiers were hit by a
Wiranto defends use of vigilantes
INDONESIA IN TRANSITION
The villagers who have been helping to provide security for the special MPR session are only exercising their rights as
Military denies it is arming thugs to foment unrest
INDONESIA IN TRANSITION
It is inconceivable to think that the military is allowing unrest so that it can capture power, army chief Gen
Key position in Abri scrapped in line with reform
INDONESIA IN TRANSITION
JAKARTA - The Indonesian military has abolished a key position in its structure that analysts said could effectively reduce its
Assembly backing off from Suharto probe
INDONESIA IN TRANSITION
The MPR is not the right place for investigations into the ex-President's wealth, say legislative leaders. He should instead be
Abri’s seats in parliament likely to be cut
A consensus is emerging among the major factions on the military's gradual withdrawal from parliament
A TAUTLY-GUARDED special session of the People's Consultative