A Close Shave

BLOODSHED almost took place at Senayan. Last Monday some 500 supporters of President Abdurrahman Wahid arrived at the gate of the legislative building. The sun’s heat made their faces redder; they called their group Gerakan Taretan Madura (Gertam). Security forces barred their entrance from the legislative building complex for fear of clashes between them and the anti-Wahid masses waiting inside.

Negotiations ensued. Gertam’s follow

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