Far from over: democrats, leftists remain under political cloud

Article Abstract:

The ouster of Megawati Sukarnoputri from leadership at the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) and the riots of July 27, 1996, are still have political repercussions, despite assurances by new PDI Chairman Suryadi that the party is consolidated. The events have left serious doubts about Megawati's political and organizational skills, though some PDI branches remain loyal to her. The government asserts that the fringe People's Democratic Party is responsible for fomenting the violence and has arrested some party members and leaders of unions and non-governmental organizations.

Officials and employees, Opposition (Political science), Non-governmental organizations, Nongovernmental organizations, Indonesian Democratic Party

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Gone with the wind; businessman's escape exposes high life behind bars

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One of Indonesia's most infamous white collar criminals escaped from Cipinang Prison, raising serious questions about special treatment given to the rich and powerful. Eddy Tansil was reported missing from the prison on May 7, 1996 and an investigation later showed that prison officials had escorted him to a waiting vehicle. Tansil was serving a three-year sentence given in Aug 1994 for defrauding an Indonesian development bank of $448 million. His trial produced embarrassing public exposure on state-owned financial institutions' lending practices.

Cases, White collar crimes, White collar crime, Tansil, Eddy

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