In a Bind

Weaknesses in Indonesian laws make it difficult for KomnasHAM to question generals over their alleged involvement in the May 1998 riots.

July 29, 2003

INVESTIGATION into the May 1998 rioting faces difficulties because army and police generals believed to be involved in the incident refuse to testify. The rioting, which broke out in Jakarta five years ago ahead of reformasi, was marked by serious human rights violations. Yet, the senior officers in charge of the city's security then have refused to testify because the law does not require them to do so. They say they will continue refusing t

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