Political prisoners learn sewing

Political prisoners learn sewing

SEMARANG, Central Java: Six political prisoners from East
Timor participate in vocational training courses organized by the
correctional house.

Together with dozens of prisoners from other provinces in
Kedungpane correctional house, the East Timorese learn tailoring
and craftsmanship, Antara reported yesterday.

Prison warden Marsono said instructors had no problem with the
six East Timorese because the prisoners were "smart" and quick to
communicate in the Indonesian language.

"No wonder they have been able to become accustomed to their
new environment within six months," he said of the four East
Timorese transferred from Dili.

The prisoners are Jevensio De Yesus Martin (serving six
years), Catur Nino Dalasta Below (12 years), Gregoria Datsuha
Saldan (life), Fransisco Miranda Branco (15 years), Cinto Das
Neses Raimundo Alces (10 years), and Filomena Da Selva Ereira (5
years). (pan)