THE three soldiers suspected of kidnapping and killing Imam Masykur, a youth from Bireuen, Aceh, must be tried in a criminal court. Although they are members of the Indonesian Military (TNI), they are accused of committing a criminal offence—and therefore should not be tried in a military court.

The three suspects are Private Riswandi Manik, a member of the Presidential Security Detail (Paspampres); Private Hery Sandi, a member of the Army