Prostitutes face repatriation

Prostitutes face repatriation

KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The mayoralty government has
threatened to take tough action against civil servants who
frequent brothels.

Secretary to the mayor Fidelis Paranda said the rule is meant
to discourage civil servants from being absent from their offices
during work hours.

"In addition, staying away from brothels is a good way for
them to avoid AIDS," he said.

The local government plans to repatriate prostitutes to their
provinces of origin.

An estimated 500 prostitutes work in 35 brothels in East Nusa
Tenggara, according to official figures. Six prostitutes were
recently found to have contracted the virus that causes AIDS.
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