english.jpnn.com, JAKARTA - Presidential Chief of Staff Moeldoko has condemned the attack against social media activist and University of Indonesia lecturer Ade Armando in front of the Parliament building in Jakarta, Monday (11/4).
He said that the attack in the midst of a supposedly peaceful student demonstration was an act of cowardice.
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"I condemn the anarchic actions against Ade Armando," said Moeldoko in a statement.
He stressed that the government welcomed criticism and input from the public through various channels, including demonstrations.
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Moeldoko asked the security forces not to hesitate to take firm action against the alleged perpetrators.
The police have confirmed that the attackers were not student protesters.
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They also suspected that the attack was not related to the issues expressed by the students. (antara/mcr20/jpnn)
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