Trisakti marks 35th anniversary<\/p>\n
JAKARTA (JP): Trisakti University marked its 35th anniversary
\nhere with an oration by Prof. K.G.P.H. Haryomataram in front of
\nthe university's senate on Wednesday.<\/p>\n
The oration, titled \"Upholding Human Rights in a Comprehensive
\nand Consistent Way in a Bid to Strengthen the Nation's Unity\",
\nstressed the importance of exercising political and civil rights
\nthat were neglected during past regimes.<\/p>\n
\"The proper exercise of civil and political rights will, at
\nthe end, help tone down calls for separation from mutinous
\nprovinces,\" Haryomataram said in his written address.<\/p>\n
It is clearly stated in the Declaration on Principles of
\nInternational Law Concerning Friendly Relations and Cooperation
\namong States that the right of self-determination is not valid to
\nethnics or tribes within a sovereign country, he said.<\/p>\n
The anniversary celebration -- which started on Oct. 22 and
\nwill conclude on Nov. 29 -- features various social and
\nscientific events from bazaars and exhibitions to seminars.<\/p>\n
A special tribute and visit to the graves of four Trisakti
\nstudents, killed in the May 12, 1998 shooting incident was also
\nheld. The four students were Elang Mulya Lesmana, Heri Hartanto,
\nHafidin Royan and Hendriawan Sie.<\/p>\n
Earlier, head of the investigation team into the shooting
\nincident, Adi Andojo Soetjipto, recommended that former Police
\nchief Gen. (ret) Dibyo Widodo be summoned by the special
\ncommittee of the House of Representatives to clarify police
\ninvolvement in the shooting. (edt)<\/p>",
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