Wiranto-Xanana talks played down

Wiranto-Xanana talks played down

JAKARTA: A human rights activist said former Indonesian
Military (TNI) chief Gen. (ret) Wiranto would be unable to
influence the legal process against him in East Timor despite his
unprecedented meeting with the neighboring country's president
Xanana Gusmao on Saturday.

Xanana's former lawyer and chairman of the Indonesian Legal
Aid and Human Rights Association (PBHI) Hendardi said on Sunday
the talks between the two former foes was a political move
related to Wiranto's bid for the presidency.

"The right to justice lies entirely with the East Timorese
people, not with Xanana or other political leaders," Hendardi
said.

The UN-assisted Serious Crimes Unit in East Timor has refused
to review its arrest warrant for Wiranto for his alleged role in
the 1999 mayhem in East Timor. -- JP