Incident
The Trisakti shootings (Indonesian: Tragedi Trisakti, literally "Trisakti Tragedy") occurred at Trisakti University, Jakarta, Indonesia on 12 May 1998. At a demonstration demanding President Suharto's resignation, soldiers opened fire on unarmed protestors. Four students were killed and dozens more were injured. The shootings caused riots to break out throughout Indonesia, eventually leading to Suharto's resignation. The shootings contributed to widespread student unrest during the Indonesian Revolution of 1998 that led to the resignation of president Suharto.
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