Protest mars anniversary<\/p>\n
MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Student demonstrations spoiled the
\nceremony commemorating the 393rd anniversary of the South
\nSulawesi capital of Makassar held at the legislative council
\nbuilding on Thursday.<\/p>\n
The protesters claiming to be from the Association of
\nIndonesian Islamic Students's Legal Aid protested against several
\ngames which they considered a form of gambling at the fair
\nsponsored by the administration to mark the city's anniversary.<\/p>\n
\"We want the mayor to have all the gambling games closed
\nwithin five days. Or else we will have them closed by our own
\nways,\" Syamsuddin, the students' spokesman said.<\/p>\n
He did not describe the games which they considered a form of
\ngambling.<\/p>\n
Mayor HB Amiruddin Maula said after the ceremony that he
\nwelcomed criticism.<\/p>\n
\"Let's talk about the future of Makassar. We welcome any
\ncriticism, which is not destructive. Such games for entertainment
\nare usual for a metropolitan city,\" he said. (27\/sur)<\/p>",
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