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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1996
Page
3
Thousands of rioters burned cars stores and government buildings in Jayapura as protests erupted over the death of Melanesian rebel leader Thomas Waingai in Jakarta prison. Three people were killed and at least 15 injured as unrest followed a march of nearly 3000 people to Santani Airport for the rebel’s body arrival.
A car bomb exploded outside the police headquarters in Tizi Ouzou killing at least six and injuring 25. A second blast in the Kabyle city followed, with no immediate casualty count. Local sources suspect the Armed Islamic Group, though no claim of responsibility was made.
In Benin’s first democratic election after a dictatorship, former president Mathieu Kerekou led the first round with 32 percent, edging President Nicephore Soglo at 31 percent. Adrien Houngbedji won 18 percent and backed Kerekou for the runoff. Results were expected days away.
In Grbavica, Sarajevo, Serbs hurled grenades and torched buildings as NATO led forces detained arsonists and a policeman accused of attempting rape, then Bosnian Serb police released detainees. Firefighters refused entry due to grenade threats. residents fled as chaos worsened.
A police helicopter pursuing suspected bank robbers crashed into the My Small World Kindergarten in Mexico City, killing two crew members and a radio reporter. About 10 children were in the school. 2 remained inside and were led to safety. Residents reported gunfire sounds before the crash.
Wildlife officials weigh killing or moving 2000 koalas to avert mass starvation on Kangaroo Island where 5000 animals strip eucalyptus leaves. Activists decry hunting while officials consider relocations though koalas may reject new leaves and settings.
Palestinian police arrested 22 year old Rashid Mohammed Ibrahim Sager in Gaza City last week for Muslim militant plans to attack Tel Aviv during President Clinton’s visit. He said Islamic Jihad recruited him with promises of 73 virgins and divine forgiveness for relatives to receive $6,000. He refused to name his recruiter and warned others not to act while praising authorities for arresting him. Clinton stayed in Jerusalem and then proceeded to Tel Aviv during the visit.
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