Banned banners taken down

Banned banners taken down

SURABAYA (JP): Dozens of the banners denouncing political
figures and parties which have been erected since the start of
the People's Consultative Assembly Annual Session are being taken
down by police in a bid to cool the climate in the city.

Police have been conducting a sweep of the banners since
Monday.

Just exactly who is responsible for the erection of the
banners is unclear.

"Go to hell with Golkar", "Amien Rais, where is your promise
of reform", and "MPR-DPR don't fool the people" were among a few
of the bold inscriptions on the banners taken down.

Senior Supt. Sri Koesno of the Surabaya police said the
authorities would closely monitor if the banners are re-erected
over the next few days.

"All of these banners have political messages which could
incite unrest between the various political forces in the
community," Sri Koesno explained. (nur)