No mercy for demonstrators

No mercy for demonstrators

JAKARTA (JP): The military forces will take stern actions against anybody staging demonstrations in the city during the 40th anniversary commemoration of the historic Asia-Africa conference in Bandung, West Java, a high-ranking official said yesterday.

Chief of the Jakarta Military Command Maj. Gen. Wiranto warned yesterday: "We will not tolerate those who want to humiliate the country in front of the delegates of the meeting."

The ceremony on Sunday will be attended by President Soeharto, UN Secretary General Boutros Boutros-Ghali and ministers from the 111-member Non-Aligned Movement.

"We have to safeguard the activities of our country's guests during their visit here from any types of disturbances," Wiranto was quoted by Antara as saying.

Wiranto made the statement at the induction of Lt. Col. Liliek Achmad Saroyo as the new commander of the West Jakarta military district, replacing Lt. Col. I.P. Sisworo.

In his speech, Wiranto said that because West Jakarta is a busy financial area in the city, it will also invite various social problems and criminal activity.

"This condition needs more attention and a special effort is needed to control this region," Wiranto added.(yns)