The Jakarta Post, December 18, 2004
Police clamp down in Samarinda city
SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: Tensions remained high in Samarinda city on Friday
with police maintaining a strong public presence after major protests earlier against
the appointment of an acting regent for Kutai Kertanegara.
Security was tightened at several places, including East Kalimantan Governor
Suwarna AF's office and residence, as well as at the home of his secretary, Syaiful
Teteng.
On Monday, thousands of protesters rallied against the swearing-in of Awang Darma
Bhakti as acting regent to replace Syaukani who had ended his five-year term. They
wanted Syaukani's tenure extended until his replacement was elected in June. --JP
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