Inputs sought from ministers, envoys

Inputs sought from ministers, envoys

JAKARTA: At least three Cabinet ministers and several foreign
envoys are expected to appear at the House of Representatives to
share their thoughts on the truth and reconciliation commission.

The lawmakers have also arranged separate hearings with
National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar, non-governmental
activists and community leaders to discuss the bill on the
commission being drafted by the House.

Victims of past abuses and their relatives will also be
involved in the drafting process.

Minister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno, Minister of Foreign
Affairs Hassan Wirayuda, and Minister of Justice and Human Rights
Yusril Ihza Mahendra will be the first to be consulted by the
legislators. The House has scheduled the meeting with the
ministers for Sept. 16.

The remaining hearings will be held when the House resumes its
sitting in November.

The selected foreign ambassadors are from South Africa, Chile,
Argentina and Bosnia, countries that have established such a
commission. -- JP