Justice officials reject new head

Justice officials reject new head

JAYAPURA, Papua: Dozens of civil servants at the Justice and
Human Rights office here have protested for three consecutive
days, demanding that the government cancel the appointment of
Sukarno as the head of the office, as he was incapable of
leadership.

Sukarno has served three years as the head of Immigration at
the office.

Antonius, a protester, said Sukarno was incapable of
recruiting and filling 31 Immigration posts when he led the
section.

"He was unable to lead even one section. We doubt that he can
lead a provincial office," he said on Wednesday.

Sukarno was appointed on Jan. 23 by Minister of Justice and
Human Rights Yusril Ihza Mahendra, replacing JB Aronggear, who
had retired.

Sukarno was surprised upon learning that the protesters were
fellow civil servants and said he was ready to step down if the
minister ordered it. -- JP