Whisked Away

The widow of a former ambassador to Australia has been expelled from the house she had occupied for decades. Yet another example of chaotic land administration.

November 27, 2001

IBU August Marpaung never thought her old age would be filled with bitterness. The wife of the late, highly-respected Maj. Gen. August Marpaung, once lived well. Her husband was Head of the Department of Defense and Security's Public Relations Center, before becoming Director General of General Governance and Regional Autonomy from 1970 to 1973. He also served as Rector of the University of Cenderawasih, Jayapura. What's more, the one-time hig

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