Rights activist refuses to withdraw statement on Muchdi
The Jakarta Post , Jakarta | Tue, 07/28/2009 6:09 PM | National
Human rights activist Usman Hamid says he will not withdraw a statement linking former Deputy Chief of State Intelligence Agency (BIN), Muchdi Purwopranjono, to the murder of prominent activist Munir Said Thalib.
Usman, coordinator of the Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (Kontras), was questioned for an hour Tuesday at the Jakarta Police Headquarters over an alleged defamation suit filed by Muchdi against him.
Muchdi has accused Usman of slander for publicly accusing him of orchestrating the September 2004 murder.
Usman admitted he had publicly stated that Muchdi was involved in the murder, claiming he would never retract his comments.
“From now and forever, I truly believe that Muchdi took part in the killing of Munir,” he told The Jakarta Post after the questioning session.
Usman said that Kontras had uncovered significant evidence detailing Muchdi’s role in the murder.
When asked whether the police would arrest him, Usman said it would not affect his determination to fight for justice and uncover the truth behind Munir’s assassination.
“Being charged with defamation is very insignificant compared to my determination to reveal the truth behind Munir’s murder,” he said.
The South Jakarta District Court acquitted Muchdi of all charges on Dec. 31, 2008.
Rights activist refuses to withdraw statement on Muchdi
The Jakarta Post , Jakarta | Tue, 07/28/2009 6:09 PM | National
Human rights activist Usman Hamid says he will not withdraw a statement linking former Deputy Chief of State Intelligence Agency (BIN), Muchdi Purwopranjono, to the murder of prominent activist Munir Said Thalib.
Usman, coordinator of the Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (Kontras), was questioned for an hour Tuesday at the Jakarta Police Headquarters over an alleged defamation suit filed by Muchdi against him.
Muchdi has accused Usman of slander for publicly accusing him of orchestrating the September 2004 murder.
Usman admitted he had publicly stated that Muchdi was involved in the murder, claiming he would never retract his comments.
“From now and forever, I truly believe that Muchdi took part in the killing of Munir,” he told The Jakarta Post after the questioning session.
Usman said that Kontras had uncovered significant evidence detailing Muchdi’s role in the murder.
When asked whether the police would arrest him, Usman said it would not affect his determination to fight for justice and uncover the truth behind Munir’s assassination.
“Being charged with defamation is very insignificant compared to my determination to reveal the truth behind Munir’s murder,” he said.
The South Jakarta District Court acquitted Muchdi of all charges on Dec. 31, 2008.