School off in Brebes as fear spreads

School off in Brebes as fear spreads

BREBES, Central Java: Four elementary schools in Buara village
have been closed since Monday reportedly because of fears of
escalating violence in the area following last week's election of
the village head, Antara reported.

Teachers of the schools said they had been threatened by
supporters of one of the losing contestants in the election.

The elected village chief Sudaryanto beat two other
contestants in the election. But the supporters of candidate
Cahyo cried foul play and have been attacking the houses of
Sudaryanto supporters.

Teachers at the elementary schools have asked the police to
step up security in the area and said that they would reopen the
schools once they felt it was safe for the pupils. (01)