Indonesia has a new president, only the old one won't accept that

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Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahid has been impeached and replaced by Vice-President Megawati Sukarnoputri. He is refusing to accept what has happened, and remains in the presidential palace.

Political activity, Megawati Sukarnoputri, Abdurrahman Wahid

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Is Indonesia becoming the Balkans of the Far East?

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Communal violence is taking place across Indonesia in various forms and for various reasons. It is important to be aware that communal violence in Indonesia could have significant repercussions. Indonesia's islands are located in an area which has great political, strategic and environmental significance, and prolonged disruption in Indonesia would have a negative impact on many other economies. Indonesia is shortly to hold democratic elections, but it is unlikely that there will be a clear outcome. This means that instability will continue.

Legal issues & crime, International Affairs, Civil Conflict, Column, Ethnic relations, Civil war

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Indonesia goes to historic free polls

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Indonesia will become the third-largest democracy in the world as free elections are held on Jun 7, 1999. Voters will be able to choose from 48 parties, making the election a very complex process. There has been great tension in Indonesia in recent months, but the three-week campaign in the run-up to the elections has been surprisingly peaceful. The outcome of the elections will prove the real test of the shift towards democracy in Indonesia.

Government domestic functions, Elections

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