The Potential For a Clash is Mere Nonsense

Supporters of embattled President Abdurrahman Wahid will carry no weapons with them when they go to Jakarta. Does this eliminate worry? Feeling better now?

April 24, 2001

WIRO Sugiman never dreamt of becoming famous but current events are leaving him little choice. Recently the 40-year-old Wiro has been widely quoted by the media. A resident of Dupak, a suburb of the East Java Capital of Surabaya, he has made a firm commitment that leaves an eerie impression; a pledge to defend the administration of incumbent President Abdurrahman Wahid and a readiness to die a martyr in the process. Wiro claims he has mobilized 6...

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