Indonesia's Chinese still nervous

Article Abstract:

Chinese living in Indonesia are fearful in the wake of Pres Suharto's 1998 fall from office. Rioting Indonesians destroyed Chinese property during public protests that helped drive Suharto from his position. Indonesians resent the Chinese because Chinese have disproportionate economic influence in Indonesia and are Buddhist, while most Indonesians are Muslim. Nine of the top 10 businesses in Indonesia are Chinese-owned although Chinese represent less than 4% of the Indonesian population. President B.J. Habibie, who replaced Suharto, has failed to address prejudice against Chinese.

Political aspects, Ethnic relations, Race relations, Chinese (Asian people), Chinese in Indonesia

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In the name of the people

Article Abstract:

Since 1975, East Timor has struggled for independence from Indonesia, and in Jan 1999, Indonesian President B.J. Habibie agreed to a referendum allowing the East Timorese to determine their future. However, the Indonesian military has opposed the president's reluctant concession, igniting a clash between paramilitary groups and civilians. The United Nations, attempting to curb the political instability, has decided to delay the ballot originally approved for Aug 8.

Elections, Ethical aspects, Paramilitary groups, Referendum, Referendums, Election fraud

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Tethered to Timor

Article Abstract:

Issues discussed concern the violence in East Timor in the wake of election results that confirm the East Timorese have elected for autonomy from Indonesia. Topics addressed include the destabilizing tactics of the Indonesian armed forces (TNI) against the East Timorese, and the United Nations presence in East Timor.

Statistical Data Included, International relations, United Nations, Timorese foreign relations, Indonesian foreign relations, Military occupation

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