Dear Friends,
The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) has received information regarding the case of violence against Mr. Ali Nurdin, the chairperson of Gempur, a non-governmental organization (NGO), in Pariaman Lima Koto Kampung Dalam sub-district, Padang Pariaman regency, West Sumatera province. Nurdin was brutally attacked after filing a police report against the misuse of funds allegedly involving the Genius Foundation, which belongs to the Pariaman Vice Mayor. Despite Nurdin having reported the case to the police, until today the investigation has not produced significant progress, and the victim remains unprotected.
CASE NARRATIVE:
On 3 April 2017, Ali Nurdin filed a report to the Pariaman Police Office (Polres Pariaman) against a foundation established by the Pariaman Vice Mayor, Mr. Genius Umar, involved in the misuse of funds allocated by the Minister of Education. Nurdin also reported allegations of falsifying documents related to the development the Genius Global Madani School, which also belongs to the Vice Mayor. The police are still conducting an investigation and have not announced any final investigation result. With regard to the case of falsifying documents, the police investigator decided to suspend the investigation as the case took place in a difference province.
Subsequently, on April 29, Nurdin was phoned by an unknown person who introduced himself as Mr. Anton. On the phone, Anton invited Nurdin to discuss some cases and Nurdin accepted. The next day, Nurdin received a call from a different phone number, and he was invited to come to the Manggung bridge, North Pariaman sub-district, Pariaman city. When Nurdin reached the bridge and parked his motorcycle, he was suddenly attacked by an unknown man. Without any conversation, the man swung a samurai at Nurdin’s neck, and spontaneously Nurdin parried with his right hand. As a result, Nurdin’s right wrist broke, while the assailant escaped on his motorcycle (Yamaha Nuvo).
While this attack is being investigated by the Pariaman Police Office, the police investigators are still looking for witnesses for further testimony. Nurdin has undergone medical treatment and routine physiotherapy in the Pariaman public hospital.
The AHRC has been informed that there is a strong indication that the attack against Nurdin is related to his advocacy effort to uncover the alleged misuse of funds and falsifying identity conducted by the foundation belonging to Vice Mayor Mr. Genius Umar.
SUGGESTED ACTION:
Please write to the authorities listed below. Ask them to ensure that the brutal attack against Mr. Ali Nurdin is seriously investigated. The police investigators must uncover the nexus between the alleged perpetrator, Genius foundation and the Pariaman Vice Mayor. Moreover, the police investigators should continue the investigation of the alleged misuse of funds in the development of Genius Global Madani School. In addition, we also respectfully request the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) and the Victims and Witness Protection Agency (LPSK) to monitor the case and ensure protection for the victims and the witnesses.
The AHRC will write a separate letter to the UN Special Rapporteur on Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment and Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders calling for their intervention in this matter.
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SAMPLE LETTER
Dear ___________,
INDONESIA: Anti-corruption activist brutally attacked after filing police report
Name of victims: Mr. Ali Nurdin
Names of alleged perpetrators:
1. Mr. Anton, a person who brutally attacked the victim using a samurai
2. Genius Global Madani ( a foundation belongs to the Pariaman Vice Mayor)
3. Mr. Genius Umar, Pariaman Vice Mayor
Date of incidents: Between 29 to 30 April 2017
(the police investigation is still ongoing until now)
Place of incident: Durian Dangka, Sikucur village, Lima Koto Kampung Dalam sub-district, Padang Pariaman regency, West Sumatera province.
I am writing to voice my deep concern regarding the case of violence against Mr. Ali Nurdin, the chairperson of Gempur, a non-governmental organization (NGO), in Pariaman Lima Koto Kampung Dalam sub-district, Padang Pariaman regency, West Sumatera province. Nurdin was brutally attacked after filing a police report against the misuse of funds allegedly involving the Genius Foundation, which belongs to the Pariaman Vice Mayor. Despite Nurdin having reported the case to the police, until today the investigation has not produced significant progress, and the victim remains unprotected.
On 3 April 2017, Ali Nurdin filed a report to the Pariaman Police Office (Polres Pariaman) against a foundation established by the Pariaman Vice Mayor, Mr. Genius Umar, involved in the misuse of funds allocated by the Minister of Education. Nurdin also reported allegations of falsifying documents related to the development the Genius Global Madani School, which also belongs to the Vice Mayor. The police are still conducting an investigation and have not announced any final investigation result. With regard to the case of falsifying documents, the police investigator decided to suspend the investigation as the case took place in a difference province.
Subsequently, on April 29, Nurdin was phoned by an unknown person who introduced himself as Mr. Anton. On the phone, Anton invited Nurdin to discuss some cases and Nurdin accepted. The next day, Nurdin received a call from a different phone number, and he was invited to come to the Manggung bridge, North Pariaman sub-district, Pariaman city. When Nurdin reached the bridge and parked his motorcycle, he was suddenly attacked by an unknown man. Without any conversation, the man swung a samurai at Nurdin’s neck, and spontaneously Nurdin parried with his right hand. As a result, Nurdin’s right wrist broke, while the assailant escaped on his motorcycle (Yamaha Nuvo).
While this attack is being investigated by the Pariaman Police Office, the police investigators are still looking for witnesses for further testimony. Nurdin has undergone medical treatment and routine physiotherapy in the Pariaman public hospital.
The AHRC has been informed that there is a strong indication that the attack against Nurdin is related to his advocacy effort to uncover the alleged misuse of funds and falsifying identity conducted by the foundation belonging to Vice Mayor Mr. Genius Umar.
Therefore, I respectfully request you to ensure that the case of the brutal attack against Mr. Ali Nurdin must be seriously investigated. The police investigators must uncover the nexus between the alleged perpetrator, Genius foundation and the Pariaman Vice Mayor. Moreover, the police investigators should continue the investigation of the alleged misuse of funds in the development of Genius Global Madani School. In addition, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) and the Victims and Witness Protection Agency (LPSK) should also monitor the case and ensure protection for the victims and the witnesses.
Yours Sincerely,
……………….
PLEASE SEND YOUR LETTERS TO:
1. Mr. Joko Widodo
President of the Republic of Indonesia
Jl. Veteran No. 16
Jakarta Pusat
INDONESIA
Tel: +62 21 3458 595
Fax: +62 21 3484 4759
E-mail: webmaster@setneg.go.id
2. Mr. Yasonna Laoly
Minister of Law and Human Rights
Jl. HR Rasuna Said Kav. 6–7
Kuningan, Jakarta 12940
INDONESIA
Tel: +62 21 525 3006, 525 3889
Fax: +62 21 525 3095
3. Dr. Mualimin Abdi SH., MH
Director General of Human Rights
Office of the Director General of Human Rights
Jl. HR Rasuna Said Kav. 6–7
Kuningan, Jakarta 12940
INDONESIA
Tel: +62 21 5253006
Fax: +62 21 5253095
4. General Pol. Drs. H.M. Tito Karnavian, M.A., Ph.D
Chief of National Police (KAPOLRI)
Jl. Trunojoyo No. 3 KebayoranBaru, Jakarta Selatan 12110
INDONESIA
Tel: +62 21 384 8537, 726 0306
Fax: +62 21 7220 669
E-mail: info@polri.go.id
5. Ms. Poengky Indarti
Commissioner of the National Police Commission
Jl. Tirtayasa VII No. 20
KebayoranBaru, Jakarta Selatan
INDONESIA
Tel: +62 21 739 2315
Fax: +62 21 739 2352
E-mail: secretariat@kompolnas.go.id, skm@kompolnas.go.id
6. Professor. Amzulian Rifai S.H, LL.M, PhD
Chairperson of Ombudsman of Republic of Indonesia
Jl. HR. Rasuna Said Kav. C-19 Kuningan (GedungPengadilan TIPIKOR) Jakarta Selatan
INDONESIA
Tel: +62 21 52960894/95
Fax: +62 21-52960904/05
7. Mr. Kahar Muzakir
Chairperson of the Commission III of The House of Representative
Ketua Komisi III DPR RI
Gedung Nusantara II DPR RI, Lt I
JalanJenderalGatotSubroto, Jakarta,
INDONESIA
Telp : +62 21 -5715566, +62 21-5715569, +62 21-5715864
Fax : +62 21 5715566
8. Mr. Agus Rahardjo
Chairperson of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK)
Komisi Pemberantasan Korupsi (KPK)
Jln. Kuningan Persada Kav. 4. Jakarta Selatan 12950
INDONESIA
Telp : +62 21 2557 8300
Fax : +62 21 5289 2456
9. Mr. Abdul Haris Semendawai
Chairperson of the Agency for Victims and Witness Protection
Lembaga Perlindungan Saksi dan Korban (LPSK)
Jalan Raya Bogor KM. 24 No. 47-49, Susukan, Ciracas, RT.6/RW.1, Susukan, Ciracas, Kota Jakarta Timur, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 13750
Tel: +62 21 29681560
Fax: +62 21 29681551 / +62 21 29681557
10. Mr. Ahmad Taufan Damanik
Chairperson of the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM)
Jl. Latuharhary No. 4-B
Jakarta 10310
INDONESIA
Tel: +62 21 392 5227-30
Fax: +62 21 392 5227
E-mail: info@komnas.go.id
11. Mr. HM Prasetyo
Attorney General of Republic of Indonesia
Kejaksaan Agung RI
Jl. Sultan Hasanuddin No. 1
Jakarta Selatan
INDONESIA
Tel: + 62 21 7221337 , 7397602
Fax: + 62 21 7250213
Thank you.
Urgent Appeals Program
Asian Human Rights Commission (ua@ahrc.asia)
