People sign on against violence

People sign on against violence

YOGYAKARTA: Thousands of people have signed a 99-meter-long
white cloth in protest at the violence occurring in the country.

The peaceful protest, dubbed "A Million Signatures for Peace",
was organized by the student executive council of Gadjah Mada
University.

The white banner was unfurled following Friday prayers on the
university grounds. Also on hand to add his signature was
People's Mandate Party chairman Amien Rais. Gadjah Mada
University rector Ichlasul Amal also inked his name to show his
support.

In a brief speech to the assembled crowd, Amal said Yogyakarta
demonstrated in May that it could prompt change and hold mass
demonstrations peacefully.

"It's time for us to open a new page amid the heightened
brutality and violence in Indonesia," he said. (23/44)