Just say 'no' to generals, urges PRD

Fri, 11 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB | Source: JP

PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Chairman of the People's Democratic
Party (PRD) Yusuf Lakaseng called on the people not to be misled
by the "smiling generals" ahead of the presidential election.

"General Soeharto used to smile while he ruled the country,
but behind that smile, human rights violations were going on
unchecked," said Yusuf.

People should thus learn from the past and not vote for
candidates with military backgrounds, he said, referring to Gen.
(ret) Wiranto and Gen. (ret) Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. -- Antara

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