Army gets letter from commission

Army gets letter from commission

UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: The Secretary-General of the
National Commission on Human Rights, Baharuddin Lopa, yesterday
revealed that he had sent a letter to the regional military
commander demanding that the result of an investigation
surrounding the deaths of three students during a protest in
April be announced.

"I sent the letter two days ago and I'm quite sure the
Wirabuana military command is handling the case in the best way
possible," Lopa told journalists here yesterday.

The students died during a protest against an increase in
transportation fares. An independent team found that 12 soldiers
had "reacted excessively" in handling the demonstration which
resulted in the deaths.

Lopa called on everyone to remain patient, expressing
confidence that the matter would be handled accordingly. (20/mds)