The Deepening Mystery of Theys' Death

Aletter signed by several US Congressmen arrived at the Merdeka Palace on Wednesday last week. The letter which began with "Dear President Megawati Sukarnoputri" expressed deep concern over the death of the Chairman of the Papuan Presidium Council (PDP) Theys Hiyo Eluay. But more importantly it also expressed fears that Theys' death, under mysterious circumstances, could be a serious threat to a peaceful solution of the conflict in the easternmost p...