24 parties vow to maintain peace

24 parties vow to maintain peace

JAKARTA: All 24 political parties eligible to join the general
election have signed a nine-point agreement to maintain peace
before, during and after the April 5 polls.

The agreement was signed on Friday at the General Elections
Commission (KPU) building.

The accord allows parties to conduct activities in all areas
in the country, obliges parties to respect press freedom and
avoid bribing voters, election commissions, the supervisory
committee and monitors.

Indonesia is to hold the legislative election on April 5 and
presidential election on July 5.

The second phase of the presidential election would be held on
Sept. 20 if no single candidate receives 51 percent of the vote.
-- JP