: Indonesia: Police raids opposition magazine The Human Rights Actions Network - Derechos Human Rights http://www.derechos.org/human-rights/actions/ Case IDN 311096 The International Secretariat of OMCT/SOS-Torture requests your urgent intervention in the following situation in Indonesia. Brief description of the situation : The International Secretariat has been informed, by a reliable source, of the arrest of Mr Andi Syahputera and Mr Nasrul of the "Suara Independen" magazine. According to information received, on 28 October 1996 a 4:00 pm, Indonesian police raided the printing house where the "Suara Independen" magazine is printed and arrested Mr Andi Syahputera, manager (31 years old) and Mr Nasrul, operator (60 years old). 5,000 copies of the newly printed October issue of the magazine were also confiscated. Mr Andi Syahputera and Mr Nasrul were charged under articles 134 and 137 of the Indonesian Criminal Code for distributing printed materials defaming Indonesian President Suharto. The International Secretariat of OMCT/SOS-Torture fears that Mr Andi Syahputera and Mr Nasrul may be subjected to torture. Action requested : Please contact the Indonesian authorities urging them to : i. take the necessary measures to guarantee the physical and psychological integrity of Mr Andi Syahputera and Mr Nasrul; ii. order the immediate release of Mr Andi Syahputera and Mr Nasrul if they are being held without valid charges, or if such charges exist, bring them before a competent and impartial tribunal and guarantee their procedural rights at all times; iii. ensure in all circumstances respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms in accordance with national laws and international standards. Addresses : MINISTER OF JUSTICE M. Haji Utoyo Usman S.H., Menteri Kehakiman, JI. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. 6-7, Kuningan, Jakarta Selatan, Indonesia. Fax : + 62 21 314 1625 CHIEF OF NATIONAL POLICE Maj. Gen. (Pol.) Banurusman Atmosumitro, Kapolri, Markas Besar Kepolisian RI, JI. Trunojoyo 13, Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta Selatan, Indonesia. Telegrams : National Police Chief, Jakarta, Indonesia SECRETARY GENERAL, NATIONAL COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS Prof. Dr. Baharuddin Lopa, Sekretaris Jenderal, Komisi Nasional Hak Azasi Manusia (Komnas HAM), JI Pemuda No.104 Arawamangun, Jakarta, Indonesia. The Indonesian diplomatic representatives in your country. Geneva, 31 October 1996. Kindly inform us of any action taken quoting the exact code of this appeal in your reply. Ben Schonveld Projects Manager OMCT - SOS Torture Tel: +41-22-733 31 40 Case Postale 119 Fax: +41 22-733 10 51 CH 1211 Geneva 20 Conf: omctsostorture@conf.igc.apc.org Switzerland OMCT@iprolink.ch OMCT is the l'Organisation Mondiale contre la Torture The World Organisation Against Torture