(18 Apr 1999) Natural Sound
Malaysian authorities say 94 anti-government protesters have been arrested after yet another night of violent clashes in the streets of the capital, Kuala Lumpur.
About 1-thousand demonstrators clashed with riot police, who used batons, gas canisters and water cannons to try and quell the protests.
It was the fourth night of running battles between authorities and protestors, following the jailing on Wednesday of ousted deputy leader Anwar Ibrahim on corruption charges.
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Truck mounted water cannons were a common sight on the streets of Kuala Lumpur's historic downtown area as about one thousand demonstrators clashed with riot police.
The protests erupted following the jailing of the reformist Anwar Ibrahim, seen by many as the successor to Prime Minister Mahathir Mohammed.
Anwar was sentenced to six years in jail on Wednesday after being convicted on corruption charges.
Critics of Mahathir's government claim the trial was a farce.
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For the past four nights, thousands of demonstrators have taken to the streets.
Open bonfires and general vandalism have become common.
Some even tried to use their motorbikes to get through the police line, with limited success.
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But the Malaysian police where well prepared for the mass of demonstrators and clashes were brief but violent - many of the Anwar supporters sustained injuries.
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Ninety-four protestors were arrested, a third were students.
The rest were university lecturers and civil servants.
All are under investigation for rioting, participating in illegal assemblies and possession of weapons.
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Open defiance of the government has been displayed with people tearing down and burning the flag of the ruling coalition.
The authorities plan to take a tough stance - but more clashes are expected.
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