Commitment forged to save elections

Commitment forged to save elections

KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Leaders of political parties and the
police here established on Thursday a commitment to ensuring
peaceful elections.

All representatives of the 24 political parties contesting the
general election attended the meeting at Southeast Sulawesi
Police headquarters.

Provincial governor Ali Mazi also attended the meeting.

Chief of Southeast Sulawesi Police Brig. Gen. Teuku Ashikin
Husein said the meeting was aimed at anticipating possible unrest
during the elections.

He said party representatives agreed to help police in keeping
party members in line and prevent them from resorting to riots
and acts of violence. -- JP