June 1999

 
June 10, 1999
Morning Edition
Indonesian Election -- NPR's Michael Sullivan reports that police tightened security around Jakarta as a slow election vote count aroused anxiety that Indonesia's long tradition of vote-rigging was again plaguing the country. Election officials denied any improprieties, saying they have been swamped by the 113 million votes cast in Monday's parliamentary election. (4:22)
June 7, 1999
All Things Considered Indonesian Elections -- NPR's Michael Sullivan reports Indonesians went to the polls today for the first democratic election in more than 40 years and the first since the downfall of longtime President Suharto last spring. The election will determine the make-up of the parliament, which as part of the People's Consultative Assembly, will choose the next president in November. Violence during the campaign and vote had been expected, but for the most part, the proceedings were peaceful. (2:30)

Morning Edition
Indonesia's Election -- NPR's Michael Sullivan reports on the first democratic election in Indonesia in 40 years. Forty-eight political parties are vying for control of Indonesia's 500-member parliament. (3:31)

June 6, 1999
Weekend Edition - Sunday
INDONESIAN ELECTIONS -- NPR's Michael Sullivan reports on parlimentary elections in Indonesia, the first democratic elections since the 1950's. (6:30)