Facing New Charges

The fate of Tamsil and his two friends may depend on what stance Jakarta chooses to take.

April 9, 2002

They face a new charge, and one which could be a serious one. Tamsil Linrung and his two friends are now accused of being members of Jamaah Islamiyah and Mujahidin Indonesia, two groups accused of planning terror actions in Southeast Asia.

They are also suspected of involv-ement in fomenting riots in Indonesia, organizing attacks on public officials and destruction of private property. They are said to have threatened the legal govern

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