 14
May 1998
Morning Edition
Indonesia in Anarchy -- Host
Bob Edwards talks with NPR's Julie McCarthy about the third day of rioting in Jakarta,
Indonesia, following the shooting deaths of several students who had staged
anti-government demonstrations earlier in the week. (3:52)
Indonesia Beyond Suharto
-- Host Bob Edwards talks with Donald Emerson, professor of political science at the
University of Wisconsin, about the possibility of Indonesian President Suharto stepping
down. Emerson is co-author of the forthcoming book, "Indonesia Beyond Suharto".
(4:38)
All Things Considered
Indonesia Unrest -- NPR's
Julie McCarthy reports that Indonesia's President Suharto has cut short a visit to Egypt
and is headed home to confront growing violence that now has killed well over a dozen
people. Thousands of Indonesians rioted in the streets of Jakarta today, looting, burning
and challenging security forces who have opened fire on the mobs. Indonesia's capital is
virtually paralyzed by the violence, and some foreign governments have begun to evacuate
family members of embassy personnel. Indonesian newspapers suggest that President Suharto,
the target of much of the public anger, might step down. But the Foreign Minister says
Suharto could only be replaced through the constitutional process. (5:00)
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