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In Indonesia, the 1998 Asian economic crisis led to soaring inflation, plummeting currency, political violence, and the downfall of President Suharto (b. 1921). Unemployment rose to 20 million (11 percent). The consequences were catastrophic. On 12...
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Jakarta Riots of May 1998 were riots that occurred in several parts of Indonesia, notably Jakarta and Surakarta during May 1998. The riots were triggered by economic problems like food shortages and mass unemployment in Indonesia. The Indonesian...


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The Washington Post
Protesters; A Peaceful Rally in Jakarta Follows 48 Hours of Rioting
09/26/1999: 557 words, approx. 2 pages
Students took to the streets of Jakarta today to mourn protesters killed in two days of fierce anti-military riots, as fresh protests over a new Indonesian security law erupted in the Sumatran city of Medan. About 500 students gathered peacefully near the site...
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The Boston Globe
Jakarta rioting targets churches Christians take brunt of attacks
11/23/1998: 484 words, approx. 2 pages
JAKARTA, Indonesia -- Mobs of Muslim youths attacked Christians and set fire or ransacked at least 11 churches yesterday. At least 13 people were killed. Some victims were mutilated and one was paraded in the streets by his killers. Troops seeking to restore...
 


 

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