THE two-star general disappeared from public view some time ago. A year later, his name was repeatedly mentioned in connection with the murder of human rights activists Munir. Eventually giving evidence in court at a hearing into the case at the Central Jakarta District Court, more recently he has kept out of the public spotlight. Only now has he resurfaced.

The man’s name is Maj. Gen. (ret) Muchdi Purwoprandjono, a former Deputy Director of t