TNI chief warns against protests

TNI chief warns against protests

JAKARTA: Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Gen. Endriartono
Sutarto on Saturday warned the public against organising mass
protests during the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Annual
Sesssion starting Aug. 1.

"The Annual Session must proceed as expected. Let us not
organize mass protests," Endriartono said after attending a
meeting at the State Palace.

He said the Indonesian military was ready to help police
safeguard the session any time it was needed.

"We are ready for unexpected things. But we hope they will not
happen," he said.

He also urged demonstrators not to force themselves into the
legislative building compound during the session.

"If they do so, they will undoubtedly get involved in physical
clashes (with security personnel). Therefore, they should comply
with the existing rules," he said. --Antara