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(30 Sep 1999) English/Nat VOICED BY: Richard Vaughan About 400 student threw rocks and petrol bombs at the Australian Embassy in Jakarta on Thursday in protest against Canberra's role in the multinational peacekeeping force in East Timor. The U-S Embassy in the Indonesian capital also came under attack from rock-throwing protesters. Meanwhile, U-S Defence Secretary William Cohen arrived in Jakarta for talks with Indonesia's leaders. Although he said he believed Indonesia was committed to peace in East Timor, Cohen said he'd asked General Wiranto to investigate and punish those guilty of colluding in militia violence. VOICE-OVER: 0.02 At least three Indonesians were reportedly injured when a 400-strong mob attacked the Australian Embassy in downtown Jakarta. 0.10 Student protesters threw stones at the steel fence surrounding the fortified embassy grounds. 0.17 Two Australian flags were burnt, but Indonesian police only used the minimum of force as they called for the students to disperse. 0.25 Protesters chanted anti-Australian slogans and made obscene gestures. 0.28 UPSOUND 0.31 Earlier in the day, protesters at the U-S Embassy accused the United States of provoking hatred and killings among Indonesians. 0.39 Indonesia has been accused of a deliberate campaign of misinformation regarding the peacekeeping force in East Timor. 0.46 Meanwhile, a military guard of honour greeted U-S Defence Secretary William Cohen as he arrived with General Wiranto for a day of talks with Indonesian President B-J Habibie. 0.57 Cohen told Indonesian leaders that their military must support the government's policy and contribute to a peaceful solution in East Timor. 1.05 Cohen also stressed the importance of investigating and punishing those guilty of colluding in militia violence. 1.11 Although B-J Habibie holds the presidency, it's his military chief General Wiranto who is regarded as the real power in Indonesia. 1.19 After talks with human rights organisations, Cohen said the safety of the East Timorese should be a top priority. 1.26 SOUNDBITE: (English) "In all of my meetings, I stressed that the military must operate under civilian control, and it must show restraint and respect for human rights throughout Indonesia." SUPER CAPTION: William Cohen, US Defence Secretary 1.38 Cohen said intimidation by militias had to end. 1.42 SOUNDBITE: (English) "That's the purpose of the peacekeeping mission, to keep the peace and make sure the people, gangs and thugs who've been engaged in the slaughter of innocent people are not able to do that." SUPER CAPTION: William Cohen, US Defence Secretary 1.53 America's keen to restore ties with Indonesia, which it sees as the key to stability in southeast Asia. 2.02 VISION ENDS Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter:   / ap_archive   Facebook:   / aparchives   ​​ Instagram:   / apnews   You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/you...