Objection Within, Delay Without

The findings of an investigation into the Cikeusik attack are yet to be approved by Komnas HAM. The opposition of one commissioner is the stumbling block.

August 31, 2011

THE plenary meeting on the third floor of the National Commission for Human Rights (Komnas HAM) heated up. With snacks and plain water on the table, commissioners had a tough debate for three hours.

The meeting in June was the first plenary session to discuss the inquiry into allegations of serious infringement of human rights of the Ahmadiyah group in Umbulan village, Cikeusik, Pandeglang, Banten. So far three plenary sessions have been held. B

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