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Saturday, 24 January, 1998, 10:03 GMT
More food riots in Indonesia
A crowd in the town of Kraksaan in East Java has attacked and looted food shops to protest against rising prices caused by Indonesia's economic crisis. It was the latest in a series of protests in East Java, where food prices have doubled in recent weeks. Earlier this month, Indonesia agreed to implement a harsh austerity package, aimed at restoring economic stability. From the newsroom of the BBC World Service |
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