Justice Fights Its Way to Cendana
The court’s dismissal of graft charges against former strongman Suharto has received strong response from the people. Bloody clashes erupted between pro- and anti-Suharto protesters. Tens of people were injured and one died during the violence.
October 2, 2000
As was the case with the two previous trials of Suharto, during the court proceedings on Thursday last week, people started their own version of street justice. Outside the venue of the trial which was held at the Hall of the Department of Agriculture, in Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta—where Suharto’s presence was not required—things were starting to take a more interesting turn. Aside from eagerly awaiting the court trial lead by
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