jpnn.com, JAKARTA - Amnesty International Indonesia Executive Director Usman Hamid has responded to an alleged explosion around the house of the parents of human rights activist Veronica Koman in Jakarta.
Usman said that this senseless attack had scared and traumatized Veronica's parents.
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"The authorities must immediately conduct a thorough, transparent, impartial, and independent investigation into the incident. Veronica Koman's parents must also be ensured for their safety," Usman said in a statement, Monday (8/11).
He mentioned that the terror made against Veronica's parents had also occurred before.
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Once, there were two unknown men that unloaded packages in front of their house. The packages then caught fire moments later.
As a peace activist, continued Usman, Veronica had the right to freedom of expression, which must be protected.
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"The Indonesian government has a primary responsibility to protect human rights defenders like Veronica, especially to prevent further escalation of attacks," he said.
Previously, two unidentified men riding a motorbike threw three packages into the garage of Veronica’s parents' house.
Two of the packages exploded and scattered scraps of paper and red paint in the garage.
One unexploded package contained a threatening message against Veronica and her supporters.
Veronica has been actively advocating for Papuan rights since 2015.
UN human rights experts issued a call to the Indonesian government to protect the rights of Veronica and other activists after she was targeted by online terror. (mcr9/mcr20/jpnn)
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