Taking Offense
Human rights activists have condemned the insult against the president regulations, claiming they have no place in a democratic country.
May 17, 2005
LAST Monday, student activist Wayan Gendo Suardana stood trial on charges of insulting the president. At one point during the hearing, Suardana stood from his seat and rushed out of the courtroom to meet with colleagues who had gathered outside the Denpasar District Court. Judicial panel chairperson, I Made Sudia seemed momentarily stunned, but then composed himself before bellowing: Guards, secure the defendant! whereupon the guards escorted Sua
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