Remembering Munir.. There is an old adage that says “those who are brave enough to speak out in the face of death inspire the courage of others.” This is how Asian Federation Against Involuntary Disappearances (AFAD) remembers its former Chairperson, Munir Said Thalid in the commemoration of his fourth death anniversary as it joins hands in solidarity with his family, friends and colleagues in the human rights community in Asia and in other continents in the pursuit for justice against all forms of human rights abuses and impunity. detail
Attacks on the National Alliance for the Freedom of Faith and Religion (AKKBB) by the Islamic Defens June 1, 2008 – Many supporters of the National Alliance for the Freedom of Faith and Religion (AKKBB) gathered for a peaceful demonstration in Monas, intending to commemorate Pancasila’s Day with the theme “One Indonesia for All.” However, before the demonstration could begin, the Islamic Defense Front (FPI) descended upon the group and attacked a number of supporters. The attacking members of the FPI wore black disguises and were armed with swords, spears, and sand (which they threw into the eyes of AKKBB supporters). As they descended upon the demonstration, the FPI members yelled, “you are Ahamadiyah, Allahu Akbar.” detail
17 Sep 2008 Source: THEJAKARTAPOST.COM Ex-Garuda boss links Munir murder to spy agency A witness on Tuesday testified that the alleged plot to murder prominent human rights campaigner Munir Said Thalib was linked to the State Intelligence Agency (BIN). 10 Sep 2008 Source: THEJAKARTAPOST.COM Court to go ahead with Muchdi murder trial The South Jakarta District Court on Tuesday ruled it would continue with the trial of former top intelligence official Muchdi Purwopranjono, charged with premeditating the murder of a prominent human rights campaigner. 05 Sep 2008 Source: JAKARTAPOST.COM Prosecutors seek continuation of Muchdi trial in Munir case State prosecutors on Thursday defended their charges of premeditated murder against former State Intelligent Agency (BIN) deputy chief Muchdi Purwopranjono, asking the court to push ahead with the trial. 02 Sep 2008 Source: JAKARTAPOST.COM Defense team: Muchdi prosecuted under international pressure A team of lawyers defending Muchdi said in a trial on Tuesday that international political pressures, particularly from the U.S. and the European Parliament, played part in the prosecution of their client.
Today, the hearing of Munir’s trial at 9 am with agenda examination of witness presented Suciwati and Indra Setiawan as witnesses. Suciwati as the first witness was more than two hours before Indra Setiawan as the second witness. detail
16 Sep 2008
