June 1998 |
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| June 28, 1998 Weekend Edition Sunday Indonesia: NPR's Julie McCarthy visits some of Indonesia's outlying islands, where talk is growing of separatist movements in the post-Suharto era. It's beenfueled by President B.J. Habibie's recent signals he may loosen the military gripover East Timor, which was forcibly annexed by Indonesia. 6:55 |
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| June 25, 1998 Morning Edition Indonesia -- Host Alex Chadwick talks with Enver Solomon about a new agreement between the new Indonesian government and the International Monetary Fund, paving the way for resumption of a financial recovery package of over 40-billion dollars. (3:30) |
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| June 19, 1998 All Things Considered Garuda Going Down -- NPR's Julie McCarthy reports that across Asia, airlines are in trouble due to the on-going regional financial crisis. The problem is so acute in Indonesia, that the national airline, Garuda, is practically bankrupt. The airline, which is vital to Indonesia's huge tourist industry, is also the only link among the many islands that make up the country. (6:00) |
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| June 5, 1998 Morning Edition U.S. Urge Action on E. Timor -- NPR's Julie McCarthy reports two senior Indonesian military commanders and several soldiers were killed when their helicopter crashed in a remote area of the disputed territory of East Timor. Indonesia has faced repeated international condemnation for its human rights policy in East Timor since it annexed the region in 1976. The U.S. is calling on new Indonesian President Habibie to hold new elections soon and to take action to improve the situation in East Timor. All Things Considered |
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| June 1, 1998 Morning Edition Indonesia Armed Forces -- NPR's Julie McCarthy reports on the changing role of the Indonesian Armed Forces, which recently sided with anti-government protesters in the first peaceful transfer of power in Indonesia in 32 years. (7:28) |
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