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![]() ![]() Thursday, May 21, 1998 Published at 09:41 GMT 10:41 UK ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Chronology of people's revolt ![]() Main flashpoints: January - May 1998
January 16
Supermarket burnt down by crowds after IMF deal
A thee-storey supermarket in the town of Jember in east Java is burnt down by crowds protesting against increased food prices, a day after the IMF and the
Indonesian government agree on a new reform package to restore economic confidence.
February 9
Around 100 protesters are detained by
the Indonesian authorities after they demonstrated against
government corruption and price rises in the capital,
Jakarta.
March 11
President Suharto begins his seventh term of office, 'elected' by his appointees, with a fruitless appeal for national unity to deal with the growing economic crisis and political crisis. Students step up their campaign.
May 5
Riots in Medan follow price hikes
The city of Medan becomes the centre of national resentment at sharp rises in fuel prices.
May 11
Muslim leader calls for Suharto to go
The leader of one of the largest Muslim organisations in
Indonesia, Amien Rais, announces plans to
assemble a group of political, ethnic and religious
leaders to bring down the government.
May 12
Riots spread through Jakarta after 6 students killed
Biggest demonstrations in the capital turn ugly as six students are shot dead by the security forces.
May 14
President Suharto returns home from a foreign trip to find his capital in flames. Death toll tops 100.
May 21
President Suharto bows to the inevitable and announces his resignation. His Vice-President, B.J. Habibie, was immediately sworn in as the new president.
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