(6 May 1998) T/I: 11:13:19 GS 10:24:55 (WTN GS 08/05/1998) Looters went on the rampage in the Indonesian city of Medan on Wednesday (6/5), leaving a trail of damage as protests against fuel price rises turned into rioting. Hundreds of people attacked Chinese-owned shops near the Kemiri market in Medan, capital of North Sumatra. Security forces, some wearing riot … [Read more...]
INDONESIA: ETHNIC CHINESE BECOME VICTIMS OF ONGOING RIOTING
(7 May 1998) Natural Sound The Indonesian military flew in reinforcements on Thursday as hundreds of Chinese people fled Indonesia's third-largest city Medan. The ethnic Chinese have become victims of ongoing rioting which started with student protests against a rise in fuel, electricity and transport prices. Hundreds of looters shouted "Burn it down" as they … [Read more...]