President warns Gen Wiranto

Seoul - The Indonesian President, Mr Abdurrahman Wahid, yesterday warned his security minister, Gen Wiranto, that his failure…

Seoul - The Indonesian President, Mr Abdurrahman Wahid, yesterday warned his security minister, Gen Wiranto, that his failure to resign could undermine investor confidence in Indonesia and hurt his own career.

The president also downplayed press speculation of a possible military coup in his turmoil-hit country, saying some generals had rallied around him and were pressing Gen Wiranto to quit over allegations of human rights violations.

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