Ita's death and terrorism

Ita's death and terrorism

From Republika

The statements made by the team of volunteers on mass rapes in the May riots have created problems for themselves.

Until now the proof to support these accusations has not been obtained. Studies by independent teams, including those from abroad, have indicated a far smaller number -- if not zero -- of cases than that stated by the team.

Meanwhile the community has become critical of the team's statements. The "fake" data has had a direct impact abroad: it has tarnished the nation in the international world, while its validity is still debatable. Indirectly the criticisms and negative reports have affected economic conditions, which were already chaotic before. The suffering of the poor and hungry in the community has worsened.

A joint fact-finding team will give its report at the end of this month. Apparently this data is less horrifying than the revelations of the team of volunteers. When the findings are published, it will be a hard blow to the team of volunteers that have loudly protested the mass rapes.

Apparently the team of volunteers, led by Father Sandyawan, has come to realize this situation. Therefore, they are trying to divert the community's attention from the real matter using the murder of Ita (Marthadinata). The high school student, who once assisted the team of volunteers, has became a political commodity to describe the terror experienced by the team of volunteers. Once again, the team led by Father Sandyawan has launched unfounded accusations. They say they are being terrorized without specifying who the perpetrators are and what form the terror takes.

They may feel haunted by fear and terror, but the feeling does not come from anybody but themselves, they who are afraid to justify their statements. Moreover, some people like Furkon have said they will sue them if the team's statements are not substantiated by proof.

NUR WAHID

Bogor, West Java