More arrests made in Kupang

KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Thirteen more arrests have been made in connection with the unrest that rocked Kupang on Nov. 30, bringing the total to 50, Antara reported on Friday.

Kupang Police deputy chief Maj. Wahyudi Hidayat said the fresh suspects were sent by the police from nearby Rote island.

Dossiers on the 50 suspects will be presented to the prosecutor's office next week, he said.

Police have yet to arrest the masterminds of the riots, Wahyudi said, admitting the authorities had yet to determine their identities.

Dozens of buildings, including mosques, were razed or destroyed during the sectarian unrest. (01)