Fuel Price Hike Ignites Makassar
Monday, October 9, 2000
The recent hike in fuel prices is behind the many outbreaks of civil unrest throughout the country. But why has Makassar suffered the most damage?
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Last week, hundreds of students from the State University of Makassar jammed the city’s main roads shortly after the central government in Jakarta announced a hike in the price of fuel. Burning tires accompanied fiery speeches protesting the change in policy. Four hapless fuel tankers passing through were promptly taken hostage.
Since the hike, not a day has passed without student rallies in Makassar’s streets. The second day follo
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