Rights violations in Jepara

Rights violations in Jepara

SEMARANG: The National Commission on Human Rights plan another
investigation into the alleged violation of human rights during
election campaigns in Jepara last month.

Commission member Muladi said yesterday the first probe
conducted in Jepara on May 30 was not adequate enough to draw
conclusions and make recommendations.

The commission sent a fact-finding team to Jepara following
reports that security officers mistreated and illegally detained
23 United Development Party (PPP) supporters.

Muladi said he planned another investigation that would focus
on the alleged mistreatment, arrest without warrant and illegal
detention of the PPP supporters.

He said PPP supporters also violated human rights when they
assaulted Corporal Harwanto during the street rallies. (har)