Solidarity Message from Christina R. Campoll

P.O. Box 312

Bloomington, Indiana 47402

U.S.A.

May 15, 2007

General Sutanto,

Chief of National Police

Jl. Trunojoyo No. 3

Jakarta Selatan

INDONESIA

Dear General Sutanto:

I am writing because I am urgently concerned for the safety of law-abiding, non-violent members and associates of all political parties in Indonesia. I am particularly alarmed by the attacks carried out by FPI and others against the activists of PAPERNAS documented by the media in several areas including Yogyakarta, Surabaya and Jakarta. These violent acts are a violation of the political and human rights of the individual victims and PAPERNAS as a whole. I am also very concerned that the Indonesian government and police force have yet to take any decisive actions to hold anyone responsible for the clearly illegal violent actions of FPI, GERAK, FAKI and Forum Betawi Rempuk.

I therefore call upon the Government of Indonesia and National Police of the Republic of Indonesia to immediately launch a thorough investigation, including full prosecution of those responsible, before further damage is done to democratic and human rights reputation of the Republic of Indonesia. Additionally, please guarantee that all political organizations in Indonesia are free to voice their views without fearing violence and impunity for groups that may be responsible for attacks.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Christina R. Campoll

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