A Fatal ‘Misunderstanding’

Two security services business groups clashed in Jakarta. They are often misused by capital owners for business interests.

October 13, 2010

SOUTH Jakarta, Wednesday last week. Since 6am access to Jalan Ampera had been tightly guarded by police. Approaching the South Jakarta District Court the tense situation was palpable. Some 1,000 fully armed policemen equipped with anti-riot gear were standing by with rifles drawn. Two Barracuda vehicles and two water cannons were at the ready.

On that particular day, the court heard the second session of the murder case that took place at Blowf

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