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December 26, 2000

Local Politics:

Burning Issues

Burning down legislative buildings and regency offices plus mass clashes have lately become de rigueur.

In Tanah Karo, Karawang and Sampang, people burnt down the legislative buildings; in Kepulauan Riau they threw hand-made bombs at the legislative building; in Payakumbuh council members locked up the legislative building. Conflicts related to the election of regents or mayors seem endless.

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