This week's In the News examines struggle for democracy in Indonesia. The nine resources discussed provide background information, the latest news, political analysis, and primary documents. Last week in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta, peaceful pro-democracy demonstrations turned violent when security forces shot plastic bullets, tear-gas, and water cannons at thousands of student protesters. At least sixteen people were killed and hundreds were injured in the four days of brutal rioting that ensued. The bloody demonstrations coincided with a special session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) -- the 1,000-member legislative body of Indonesia -- which met to debate and enact constitutional reforms that would dismantle the autocratic political system created by former President Suharto during his 32-year rule. When current Indonesian President B.J. Habibie assumed power from Suharto six months ago (see the June 2, 1998 Scout Report for Social Sciences), he promised sweeping political reforms that would establish a legitimate democracy in his nation of 210 million citizens. However, the recent reforms drafted by Habibie and the MPR during the special assembly did not meet the expectations of pro-democracy protesters, sparking the clashes with government forces and a renewed cry for reform. Yesterday, in a return to peaceful demonstration, student protesters called for a three-day general strike and a period of national mourning, in the wake of the bloodshed. Meanwhile, a gravid calm descended on Jakarta, as order was restored and government police detained and interrogated the putative leaders of the political unrest.