Behind the Picture

A journalist in Nias was kidnapped while covering an event. A local political figure is suspected to be involved.

September 13, 2005

ELYUDIN Telaumbanuas cell phone rang suddenly. For several moments he engaged in a serious discussion. After hanging up, the correspondent with Medans Berita Sore daily hastily snatched his pen, notebook and camera, grabbed his jacket and hurried away.

At the front door, Ely said goodbye to his wife, Elisah Sederhana Harahap. Elisah thought her husband was going to cover the Independence Day commemoration on August 17. She was used to this behavio

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