Time’s Up, Mister President

Disappointment in President Abdurrahman Wahid’s performance has reached an all-time high. The only thing that can prevent him falling is Megawati’s support.

October 29, 2000

War drums are sounding everywhere. In parliament, in its seminar rooms and on the streets. They are booming out longer and louder. The enemy is President Abdurrahman Wahid. On Monday last week, he received a new body blow. A prominent erstwhile supporter, economist Sjahrir, took up the sword and declared he had joined the forces ranged against Wahid. "I now become one of those who wants Gus Dur’s authority to be taken away through constituti...

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