Filipino dies in detention

Filipino dies in detention

SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: One of 10 Filipino fishermen
detained at the Tanjung Redep detention died over the weekend, a
judge said yesterday.

The fishermen are on trial on charges of territorial
infringement and poaching in the Berau regency.

Judge Subur Susetyo of the Tanjung Redep district court said
that an autopsy was being be performed on Rolando Razon, 21, to
determine the precise cause of death.

Subur said the fisherman died shortly after he complained of
sickness to his fellow countrymen. "He died on his way to the
hospital," Subur said.

Meanwhile, Doctor Munir of the Tanjung Redep Hospital who
performed the autopsy said he did not find anything which
suggested that the detainee had been tortured.

The Filipinos were arrested and their boat confiscated early
this year. According to Subur, they will be acquitted if the
court fails to issue a verdict by Sept. 10 when their second
unextendible detention term expires. (pan)