Middle Java
The troops from Kodam IV Diponegoro move quickly to secure the border
area
between Middle Java, and West Java. It is reported that,at least three
people were badly injured after they were shot by the soldier. These people
tried to attack those soldiers
who were standing by, using axe and saber. Another report said that
the riot had reached
Tegal. A number of houses and cars were burned by the mob at Tegal.
The culprits were
suspected to be people from Tegal who lived in Jakarta, and were prepared
for this riot.
Sixteen people were arrested. At Brebes area, riots occured at 4 "kecamatan"
(districts):
Losari, Tanjung, Bulukamba, and Banjarharjo. At Tegal, they were Balapulang
and Bojong. At the Tanjung districk the mob not only burned goods on the
street but also
inside the stores. According to our observation, the situation was
already under control
by Sunday afternoon, even though social unrests were still felt in
Brebes and Tegal area.
1,125 police forces were standing by at Brebes. They are coming from
the Brebes
police force, Brimob, Kodim 0713, Batalyon 405,406, adn 407. Some of
the victims
are being treated at Brebes public hospital, and some local clinics.
2 people had died.
The southern part of Middle Java was paralyzed on Sunday, because of
the
drivers of public transportation were on strike. The strike was on
Banyumas area:
Cilacap, Banyumas, Purbalingga, and Banjarnegara. The Dalmas troop
was deployed
on the border between West Java and Middle Java, especially at Majenang,
Wanareja,
Cimanggu, and Sidareja. The soldiers from Batalyon 405/Wagon are also
standing by.
Middle Java Province of Indonesia
South East Celebes
Tensions were also felt by people at the city
of Kendari on Saturday. There was
a demonstration protesting the rise of staple
foods' prices. Stones were thrown to
stores and offices, but the situation was brought
under control by the security
forces. On Sunday, the situation is back to normal.
South East Celebes Province.