INDONESIA/ACEH: Arbitrary arrest, detention, and kidnapping of human rights defender; gross human rights violations in Aceh
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The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) has been informed that a young activist in West Aceh, Mr. Musliadi (26), was kidnapped from his office by six men suspected to be from armed forces on November 30, 2002. His whereabouts remain unknown. He possibly suffers physical assault and torture and may even be in risk of his life.
According to the information received, six men forcibly removed Mr. Musliadi, a coordinator of KaGEMPAR, a coalition of student and youth groups in West Aceh, from his office in Lampriet, Banda Aceh on November 30, 2002. He was kidnapped around the opening of fasting time (approximately 6 a.m.) and was taken away in a dark-colored Kijang (the plate number of the vehicle was BL 522) armed with a long, automatic machine gun. No reason was given.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
KaGEMPAR has been very energized in advocating human rights among students and the public. It has revealed numerous human rights violations committed by the Indonesian army inside Aceh. The organization has also been proactive in providing humanitarian aid to the victims of such violations.The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) has been informed that a young activist in West Aceh, Mr. Musliadi (26), was kidnapped from his office by six men suspected to be from armed forces on November 30, 2002. His whereabouts remain unknown. He possibly suffers physical assault and torture and may even be in risk of his life.
The situation in Aceh is expected to be very turbulent during these first two weeks of December. GAM (Free Aceh Movement) is scheduled to celebrate its 26th anniversary on December 4 and on December 9, peace talks will be held in Geneva between GAM and the Indonesian government. The Indonesian army operating inside Aceh has vowed to crack down on every single activity perceived as threatening to national security during these events.
AHRC requests you to send your appeal on this urgent matter to Indonesian authorities, urging them to investigate Mr. Musliadi’s situation, ensure his safety, and secure his immediate release.
ACTION REQUESTED
Please send your appeal to the Indonesian authorities listed below, urging them to investigate the case and immediately release Mr. Musliadi.
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SAMPLE LETTER
Dear
Re: The kidnapping of Mr. Musliadi, a coordinator of KaGEMPAR and young activist in Ache
I have been informed that Mr. Musliadi (26), a young activist working for KaGEMPAR, a coalition of student and youth groups promoting human rights and providing humanitarian aid to human rights victims in Aceh, was kidnapped from his office by six men suspected to be from armed forces on November 30, 2002. His whereabouts still remain unknown.
I am concerned about the safety of Mr. Musliadi. I have heard that human rights violations, including arbitrary arrests, tortures, and extra-judicial killings have been committed by Indonesian soldiers as well as GAM members in the Aceh area. Therefore, I urge you to intervene to guarantee his safety and to ensure his immediate release.
I look forward to learning about your prompt action regarding this matter.
Thank you.
Sincerely yours,
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PLEASE SEND YOUR APPEAL TO:
1. PANGDAM ISKANDAR MUDA (Aceh Military Chief)
Brig. Gen. M. Djali Yusuf
Jl. Jenderal A. Yani
Banda Aceh
INDONESIA 23122
Tel: +62 651 22099 / 22213 / 22464
Salutation: Dear Brig. Gen. M. Djali Yusuf
2. KAPOLDA ACEH (Aceh Police Chief)
General Irjen Yusuf Manggabarani
Markas Polisi Daerah Aceh
Jl. Cut Meutia
Banda Aceh
INDONESIA
Tel: +62 651 21711
Fax: +62 651 22488
Salutation: Dear General Irjen Yusuf Manggabarani
3. KAPOLRESTA BANDA ACEH (Banda Aceh District-Police Chief)
Markas Polres Banda Aceh
Jl. T.M Daud Beureueh No. 71
Banda Aceh
INDONESIA
Tel: +62 651 41507
Fax: +62 651 21729 /41507
4. Gen D’ai Bachtiar
National Chief of Police
Kepala Polri – Markas Besar Kepolisian RI
Kapolri (Mabes POLRI)
Jl. Trunojoyo 13
Kebayoran Baru
Jakarta-Selatan 12110
INDONESIA
Tel: +62 21 721 8000 or 8001 or 7422978 or 7207277
Fax: +62 21 348537 or 7207277 or 7260306 or 72014021
Email: kapolri@polri.go.id
Send a copy of your appeal to:
Mr. Asmara Nababan
Secretary General
Komnas HAM (National Commission for Human Rights)
Jl. Latuharhary No. 4B Menteng
Jakarta Pusat
INDONESIA
Fax: +62 21 392 5227
Email: info@komnas.go.id
SALUTATION: Dear Mr. Nababan
