Past Violence is Political Ammo

A controversial commodity, the July 27 attack of PDI headquarters has resurfaced ahead of the presidential elections second roundand both candidates feel the heat.

July 27, 2004

ASHORT stretch of road in the heart of Jakarta was transformed into a mock graveyard last week. Dozens of plywood headstones were erected along both sides of Jalan Diponegoro just outside the drab but infamous building, number 58. A taxi driver slowed down at the sight of activity. He saw that the building, a fixture in national memory, had been covered in banners. Oh, ohh, he said. Does this mean more trouble, then? He addressed his question to

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