Treason trial of Theys to start

Treason trial of Theys to start

JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: The Jayapura District Court will open on
Monday the trial of Irian Jaya independence leader Theys Hiyo
Eluway and four other members of the Papuan Council Presidium for
alleged treason.

A member of the panel of judges handling the trial, JV
Rahantoknam, said recently that all judges and prosecutors named
for the case were ready for the initial hearing despite reports
that independence supporters in the province will throng the
district court.

"We are prepared to open the trial of Papuan political elite
figures without fear," Rahantoknam said as quoted by Antara.

He warned the court attendees against carrying weapons and
inciting violence, saying it would only disrupt the legal
process.

"The session will be open to the public. We will provide loud
speakers for those who fail to enter the courtroom," Rahantoknam
said.