Fall of Suharto
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The fall of Suharto refers to the resignation of Indonesian President Suharto on 21 May 1998, ending his 32‑year authoritarian rule under the New Order regime, which occurred following nationwide prot
President Suharto resigning from office. On his left, in the foreground, wearing a robe, is Chief Justice Sarwata, and on his right, in the foreground, is Vice President B. J. Habibie
President B. J. Habibie taking his presidential oath
Jakarta riot 14 May 1998
May 1998 Indonesia riots
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The May 1998 Indonesia riots, also known colloquially as the 1998 tragedy or simply the 98 event, were incidents of riots and civil unrest in Indonesia, many of which targeted the country's ethnic Chi
Fall of Suharto
…students, killing four (Elang Mulia Lesmana, Heri Hertanto, Hafidin Royan, and Hendriawan Sie), and injuring dozens more. The student's deaths sparked mass violence and riots throughout Jakarta the following day, forcing Suharto to return on 14 May. Despite Suharto's return, riots occurred throughout the city. In Jatinegara…
Trisakti University students and police forces clash in May 1998
Destroyed DPR/MPR courtroom, after being occupied by students