Route of tragedy of riot 1998 in jakarta

             This 1998 riot happened because President Soeharto stepped down

              One of the points of unrest and violence, the Glodok region is the worst because it is a Chinese trading hub.

Jakarta gripped for three days, May 13-15, 1998. Riot broke out, clashing students and officials inevitably. The victim fell.There are several points in the capital that are believed to be the center of the crowd 18 years ago.According to the findings of the Joint Fact Finding Team (TGPF) formed by Suharto's successor, President BJ Habibie at that time, the initial riot point was in West Jakarta, precisely at Trisakti University on May 13, 1998, when the officers fired bullets and killed four students.The next day looting and destruction of Glodok shopping center in West Jakarta.According to the findings of the Joint Fact Finding Team (TGPF) formed by Suharto's successor, President BJ Habibie at that time, the initial riot point was in West Jakarta, precisely at Trisakti University on May 13, 1998, when the officers fired bullets and killed four students.In the settlement of Chinese citizens, in addition to looting also rape of women.Check out the map below to find out the important locations during the May 1998 riots ago:

University of Indonesia SalembaUI campus in Salemba is one of the starting point of student movement of protesters in Jakarta. From here, the students then move to the DPR / MPR RI building in Senayan.Monuments and Trisakti MusemAt this location, 4 Trisakti University students were shot dead. They were Elang Mulia Lesmana (1978-1998), Heri Hertanto (1977-1998), Hafidin Royan (1976-1998), and Hendriawan Sie (1975-1998).All four were shot dead inside the campus, hit by sharp bullets in vital places such as head, throat, and chest.Initially, they were about to take a peaceful action from the Trisakti campus to the DPR / MPR Building. Their journey was blocked by police and military blockade. Some students try to negotiate.In the afternoon, the students have moved backwards. However, the apparatus even pushed forward and even started firing bullets into the crowd of students. The rows are shattered. Most returned to the campus building for cover. While the bullet rains are still going on.At night, only four people were killed. Although officials denied using live ammunition while firing, the autopsy result showed the four were killed by sharp bullets.DPR / MPR BuildingThe ultimate goal as well as the peak of the movement that ultimately deposed Suharto. By the time the 32-year-old president resigns, only this place is occupied by students. The rest is full of officials. Especially at the State Palace, which is also complete with combat vehicles.Students themselves occupied the shaped like a turtle building since May 18, 1998. At that time, the issue circulated when the authorities will menggeruduk, but it turns out the students remain safe to live there.Finally, on May 21, 1998, when Suharto resigned, the building shook with cheers and the applause of thousands of students.

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 GlodokOne of the points of unrest and violence, the Glodok area is the worst because it is a Chinese trading hub. The destroyed buildings include Glodok Plaza, Pasar Jaya, and City Hall. Crowds gathered a lot and kept throwing whatever things they could find.The apparatus tried to disperse the masses with warning shots but none. Until the shots are directed to the crowd then they are nervous.Pondok RangonMass graves of victims of May 1998. Here also built memorial May '98 so that the people of Indonesia do not forget this bloody story.Although there are only 113 tombs, but the number of bodies buried could be more than that. Because, in a coffin there are several bodies of victims who were buried together.Volunteer Team for Humanity reported the casualty of this incident reached 1,217 souls, while there were 91 other injuries and 31 still missing.Office of Komnas WomenThis institute serves to investigate cases of sexual violence in women during the tragedy of May 1998. In the period of unrest due to the monetary crisis, a mob staging looting and violence. The Chinese descendants were subjected to their fury.The man is murdered, while the woman is raped. Not infrequently who also lost his life.Most survivors choose to flee Indonesia and live in trauma. Few dare to open their mouths to reveal the sad story and its horrible memories.However, the state still does not want to recognize this act of rape. The perpetrators were never tried.