Solidarity Message: STOP Attacks on PAPERNAS!

Date: Tue, 15 May 2007 18:44:17 -0400

To: kapolri@polri.go.id

To The Honorable General Sutanto:

I am writing to you about 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. I want to state my deep concern in hearing about the violent acts, which are a violation
of the political and human rights of the individual victims and the group as a whole.Furthermore, I am outraged that the Indonesian Government and police force have yet to take any decisive actions to hold people responsible for the clearly illegal violent actions of FPI, GERAK, FAKI and Forum Betawi Rempuk.

As a peace activist in the United States who stands in solidarity with PAPERNAS, I urge 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, and 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,

Ms. Rayyan Ghuma

Treasurer, Peace Forum

University of Maryland, College Park