Women-only curfew in E. Java

Women-only curfew in E. Java

JEMBER, East Java: Women will not be allowed out at night here
following a curfew imposed by the local police.

The police chief, Adj. Sr. Comr. Winardi, said on Wednesday
that the curfew, which is effective from 11 p.m. until dawn, was
aimed at eradicating prostitution in the regency.

"We will reprimand and take severe sanctions against any woman
caught outside during the curfew time, especially if they are
proven to be sex workers," he said.

Winardi, however, said that he was still selecting the most
applicable methods in a bid to avoid public anxiety.

The Women's Empowerment Movement (GPP) and the Movement of
Indonesian Muslim Students have opposed the policy, saying it is
terribly discriminatory. Antara