Title: The politics of the May 1998 riots
Description: The 1998 May Riots not only brought Indonesia to the headlines of the world's media but also signaled a new stage in Indonesia's journey as a nation. Beginning with the infamous Trisakti incident on 12 May, the ensuing riots around the archipelago managed to bring down the three-decade-old Suharto regime and herald a new era of democracy to the country.
Subjects: Politics and government, Riots, College students, History, Political violence, Political activity