Trying Political Cases

The dispute over the Depok mayoral election has reached the Supreme Court. A re-election would be a better move.

August 23, 2005

NURMAHMUDI Ismails move to oppose the verdict of the West Java High Court annulling his victory in the election for Mayor of Depok is the right one. The former minister from the Justice & Prosperity Party (PKS) did not use anarchistic demonstrations, but decided to follow the legal route. This is a praiseworthy step.

The August 4 High Court verdict surprised many, and angered Nurmahmudis supporters, especially PKS members who were sure that the ve

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