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