Latest ethnic bloodshed in Borneo's Kalimantan region claims up to 400 in clashes between indigenous Dayaks and Madura island immigrants. Violent political demonstrations over possible Wahid impeachment have also started.
Many governments continue to discourage travel to Borneo and Indonesia in general.
Indonesian Navy conducting refugee evacuation from Borneo VP Megawati taken over day to day operations of the government from Wahid. Military still officially supports civilian government, but wants to take stronger measures against violence. Violence likely to continue, compounded by weakness of government. Country is becoming increasingly Balkanized. Ethnic conflict could have cross border implications, spreading to Malaysian controlled areas, as happened in 1999.