Indonesia's Leader Stands Tough; Suharto Rules Out Reform in Face of Student Demands for Change From: The Washington Post | Date: May 2, 1998| Author: Cindy Shiner | Copyright 1998 The Washington Post. This material is published under license from the Washington Post.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Washington Post.Copyright information

President Suharto today ruled out any chance of political reform before his term ends in five years as students continued to press their demands for change in clashes with security forces here and in other cities.

"If there is any intention for political reform, it should be prepared for the year 2003, after the present government finishes its term," Home Affairs Minister Radan Hartono quoted Suharto as saying.

Suharto, Asia's longest-serving leader, met with political l...

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