An Uphill Battle
November 21, 2006
THE National Human Rights Commission (Komnas HAM) is supported by the law but has little or no chance in facing the Indonesian Military (TNI). During the course of investigating former and current army members who are suspected of involvement in the kidnapping of activists, only one out of the 23 summoned personnel is willing to testify.
On the other hand, only three out of 61 civilians summoned have refused to testify, all of the police personne
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