Deadly Divide

IN Medan recently, democracy was applied in a primitive and unusual way. About one thousand demonstrators demanded the establishment of Tapanuli province. They attacked the Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) building, stormed the chambers, chased and beat up DPRD Speaker Abdul Aziz Angkat, whom they believed opposed their demands.

Aziz died as a result of the incident. According to the police, he died of a heart attack. Eyewitnesses say he

Subscribe to continue reading.
We craft news with stories.

For the benefits of subscribing to Digital Tempo, See More

The Best Choice

Rp 54.945/Month

Active for 12 Months, Rp 659.340

• *You Save -Rp 102.000
• *Guaranteed update of up to 52 Editions of Tempo Magazine

Subscribe

Rp 64.380/Month

Active Every Month Cancel Anytime

• *Free for the first month if using a Credit Card

Subscribe

See Other Packages

Already a Subscribed? Log in here
To receive daily news by Email, Sign up for Tempo ID.