Activist reports death threats

Activist reports death threats

JAKARTA: Education activist Lies Sugondo told the police on
Tuesday she had received death threats over her cellular phone
from an unidentified person.

She said the threats charged her with betraying efforts to
save disputed SMP 56 junior high school in Melawai, South
Jakarta, accusing her of encouraging students to enroll at other
schools, as urged by the city administration.

"I have received dozens of SMS messages since June, so I
changed my number. But on Sunday I received another threatening
message," Lies said, adding that she also received threatening
phone calls at her home.

Governor Sutiyoso filed a police complaint against teachers at
SMP 56 Melawai who refused to stop teaching students. The city
administration also warned that diplomas issued by the school
would not be recognized.

"They say I am a traitor for not supporting SMP 56 Melawai,"
Lies said. -- JP