Jakarta : Vast majority for censuring President
ASIAN SHOWDOWNS
Parliament's move makes it unlikely for Gus Dur to finish his term but no backlash from supporters as feared.
President Abdurrahman Wahid
Indonesia
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
Indonesian military wants Gus Dur to step down
The scene spoke for itself.
In February, Indonesian generals lined up behind legislators to charge President Abdurrahman Wahid with involvement in two damning
Gus Dur faces final showdown
The plot seemed straightforward enough.
President Abdurrahman Wahid's ardent foes hoped that the first vote of censure in Parliament would play out a
Golkar throws in its lot with Megawati
Its backing for V-P, to take over if Gus Dur were to step down mid-term, puts majority of legislators behind her.
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