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 | | Monday, 23 July, 2001, 15:11 GMT 16:11 UK In pictures: Indonesia's political upheaval On a day of high drama in Indonesia parliament sacked President Abdurrahman Wahid and swore in Vice-President Megawati Sukarnoputri to replace him.
 Mr Wahid resisted efforts to remove him from office  Parliament voted for Megawati Sukarnoputri unanimously  The impeachment process was televised live  Mr Wahid remained in his palace, refusing to step down  Supporters of Mr Wahid rallied outside the palace in Jakarta  The armed forces ignored Mr Wahid's state of emergency declaration  Security was stepped up for the parliament session | |
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