Ratna accused, and defiant

Edition 55: Jul-Sep 1998

Salam reformasi!

Trijnie Plattje

Published: 29 September 2007

TRIJNIE PLATTJE, in Indonesia's cultural capital, senses courage and hope amidst the fearful crisis

Simon Andrewartha

Published: 29 September 2007

SIMON ANDREWARTHA discovers a quiet invasion by outsiders, even in the remotest villages

STANLEY

Published: 29 September 2007

STANLEY is impressed with the latest generation of students demonstrators

BARBARA HATLEY

Published: 29 September 2007

BARBARA HATLEY traces the life of Ratna Sarumpaet, among the most prominent of Indonesia's new political prisoners

John McCarthy

Published: 29 September 2007

A failing economy takes its toll in fear and anger, says JOHN McCARTHY

Ratna Sarumpaet

Published: 29 September 2007

The spirit of Marsinah speaks out in this chilling extract from RATNA SARUMPAET's monologue in her memory.

GERRY VAN KLINKEN

Published: 29 September 2007

Indonesian soldiers shot at least 11 civilians in the remote interior of Irian Jaya, a new report has established

JAMES GOODMAN

Published: 29 September 2007

JAMES GOODMAN tastes the raw courage that brought down Suharto

RICHARD TANTER

Published: 29 September 2007

What are 'crimes against humanity'? Can Suharto be brought to trial for them?

David Bourchier

Published: 29 September 2007

Rule by the iron fist comes unstuck in the end. DAVID BOURCHIER reviews the New Order

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Edition 55: Jul-Sep 1998

Salam reformasi!

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