Misery in the Midst of Threats
The families of kidnap victims had to pay millions of rupiah to ransom their children. Even houses had to be sold.
October 7, 2003
Budi Bahari Sanjaya, 3+
Victim from Cilacap
THE house on Jalan Kolonel Sugiono, Kebon Baru Village, South Cilacap, is silent. Young Budi Bahari Sanjaya no longer imitates Inul's gyrations or sings his favorite song, Cocak Rowo. The mouth of the tiny singer is still swollen. The blows he recently sustained have made the little kid's lips swell up and even bleed.
Since returning home, Budi has become easily angered. He now likes to hit his t
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