MUCHDI Purwoprandjono’s eyes were wide open as he watched the public prosecutor read the charges against him in the murder case of human rights activist Munir. The 59-year-old sat calmly through the hearing at the South Jakarta District Court, on Thursday two weeks ago, knowing well that he faced a possible death penalty if he is found guilty.

Muchdi, a former Deputy Chief at the State Intelligence Agency (BIN) is accused of orchestrating Mun