KARUNA SHINSHO, ASIA TONIGHT: Indonesian president Abdurrahman Wahid is vowing to stay in office, as lawmakers prepare to censure him again next week. Mr. Wahid's latest attempt to make peace with his political rivals fell through today. Atika Shubert reports on the mounting political tension in Jakarta.</s>ATIKA SHUBERT, CNN CORRESPONDENT (voice-over): Indonesia is bracing for more political turbulence days before parliament prepares to vote on a second censure of Indonesian president Abdurrahman Wahid. Fears of violence have been stoked by reports that Mr. Wahid's followers intend to flood Jakarta in his defense. Indonesian troops are preparing to safeguard a massive prayer rally by Mr. Wahid's supporters, but police say the numbers may be smaller than initially estimated, though tens of thousands are still expected to attend. Police say they have begun weapons checks of supporters entering the city. Police are particularly concerned that Wahid supporters may react violently to parliament's censure decision on Monday. On Wednesday, police staged a mock clash between demonstrators and riot police, showcasing their ability to deal with violence. Hundreds of riot police armed with tear gas are being deployed, as well as a fleet of armored vehicles to whisk law makers to safety. Legislators expressed their concern over Mr. Wahid's supporters.</s>EKKY SYAHRUDIN, INDONESIAN OPPOSITION LAWMAKER: We are very worried because the preparations seems like they are preparing to go for war, but the statement say "No, we are going to make peace." So they are contradictory between, you know, actual activities -- physical actions and the statement. So we are very worried about that.</s>SHUBERT: Nonetheless, opposition lawmakers say they will press ahead with the censure despite threats of violence. Atika Shubert, CNN, Jakarta.
Political Tension Mounts In Jakarta