Gus Dur ‘not giving up easily’
President Abdurrahman Wahid is mulling over the idea of a fresh general election even as he yesterday brushed aside a parliamentary censure
Indonesia
Gus Dur looks to strike deal with rivals
PRESIDENT Abdurrahman Wahid was yesterday desperately looking for ways to strike a deal with his political rivals in power as he dug
Gus Dur seeks solace in music
While Parliament debated his fate yesterday, President Abdurrahman Wahid was taking a breather from politics by listening to classical music.
His secretary, Mr
Jakarta : Vast majority for censuring President
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Parliament's move makes it unlikely for Gus Dur to finish his term but no backlash from supporters as feared.
President Abdurrahman Wahid
Now for Round Two, today
Indonesia heaved a sigh of relief yesterday as the threat of mass unrest fizzled out after a big prayer rally in support
We need to cool down, says Gus Dur
President calls for peace and unity, but warns of high stakes if legislators press on with moves to impeach him.
President Abdurrahman Wahid
Rupiah hits new lows on protest fears
Currency dives to a two-year low of 12,300 against the US dollar, ahead of expected street clashes on Sunday.
Indonesia's shaky currency hit
Jakarta ready to evacuate legislators
Armoured cars on standby and 42,000 troops mobilised in anticipation of street protests and clashes next week.
Police have deployed armoured cars to
Mega supports Gus Dur censure
Indonesian leader plans television appearance to urge calm, as deputy looks set to back parliament move.
President Abdurrahman Wahid suffered a potentially fatal
Power-games politicians play in Indonesia
Indonesia is in a mess. The rupiah is sliding, the economy is in a rut and more violence is forecast. For the
More troops sent to ‘crush Aceh rebels’
Military officials say they have to use force to counter force, but they are training the soldiers to not be trigger-happy and
‘Gus Dur men do not scare us’
Legislators move to second censure against President; 42,000-strong security force being deployed.
Legislators aiming to impeach President Abdurrahman Wahid will not buckle under