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SUHARTO: THE STRONGMAN
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 Muchtar Zakaria/AP.
Former president Suharto, left, with his replacement, B. J. Habibie. |
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On Oct. 13, 1965, it was my turn to be targeted by a pack of armed, masked men. There were no official, written charges. And what happened to me was also experienced by 1.5 million others. Half a million people were killed, according to the Western press, and some military officials say the number is even higher. Suharto needed the slaughter to instill fear in everyone. He tried to legitimize his rule by claiming Sukarno had conferred power on him in a letter dated March 11, 1966--a letter that has never been produced to the public and which is now said to have been "lost."
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MAY 24, 1999
SUHARTO INC.: ALL IN THE FAMILY
Indonesian officials say they can't find evidence of ill-gotten wealth. But a four-month TIME investigation reveals that the former President and his children now have assets worth $15 billion, including fancy homes, jewelry, fine art and private jets
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MAY 29, 1998
PEOPLE POWER
Unprecedented public pressure forced Suharto to say he would finally step down. But when - and at what price?
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PHOTO ESSAYS
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Bloody Borneo
Borneo's Dayaks unleashed a cannibalistic rampage of violence against their migrant Madurese neighbors. Is Indonesia spinning out of control? (2001)
Tale of Two Roads
One's a driver's nightmare, the other a rollerblader's dream
Indonesia's Elections 1999
The streets of Jakarta in the hours leading up to the selection of Wahid and Megawati
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A HISTORY OF INTERNAL STRIFE
TIMEasia.com, AUGUST 6, 2001
Timeline
The Fall of Wahid
TIMEasia.com, JUNE 14, 2001
Dispatches: Thoughts of a Dictator
As former Indonesian President Suharto lies in hospital, what is going through his mind?
TIME ASIA, MAY 28, 2001
Grief From Glitter
Amid the political chaos of Indonesia, a new kind of horror is spawned in Sulawesi's gold rush
TIME.com, APRIL 30, 2001
Indonesia Poised for New Round of Turmoil
President Wahid's ouster may cause more problems than it solves
TIME ASIA, APRIL 23, 2001
Losing More Hearts and Minds
The villages are burning and more troops are on the way. Is Aceh becoming the next East Timor?
TIME ASIA, MARCH 12, 2001
The Killing Field
They cut off their heads and put them in sacks
TIME ASIA, MARCH 12, 2001
The Darkest Season
A cannibalistic rampage against migrants pulls another province into Indonesia's relentless downward spiral. Where was President Wahid?
TIME ASIA, FEBRUARY 5, 2001
Looking for a Miracle
Across Indonesia, violence against Christians is on the rise. Is it any wonder they're searching for hope in apparitions?
TIME ASIA, MARCH 20, 2000
Indonesia: Rising From the Ashes
Charismatic former guerrilla leader Xanana Gusmão brings hope that his beloved East Timor will finally be freed from centuries of fear
TIME ASIA, JANUARY 31, 2000
Wahid Makes the Right Promises. Can He Keep Them?
Neither side in Ambon says it wants a fight, and yet the violence seems unstoppable
TIME ASIA, JANUARY 31, 2000
Raging Inferno
All eyes are on the army as Indonesia tries to quell protests and save democracy
TIME ASIA, JANUARY 17, 2000
Chaos in the Islands
As clashes between Muslims and Christians escalate in the far-flung Moluccas, many wonder if anyone's in charge in Jakarta
TIMEasia.com, OCTOBER 14, 1999
Q&A with Amien Rais
The choice must not be between Islam and secular, but between those who are willing to stick to their reformist ideals and those who are hesitating
TIME ASIA, OCTOBER 4, 1999
An Indonesian's Plea
Yes, our army has been brutal, but Australians should tread lightly
TIME ASIA, AUGUST 23-30, 1999
Watching the Watchdogs
Allegations of kickbacks cast suspicion on bank reformers
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