Poor Indonesians poisoned, gassed, beaten, shot & jailed

West Java, Indonesia - 17 people received jail sentences for attempting to burn down the Bojong waste processing plant and using sticks and rocks to smash buildings and vehicles. The incident occurred during a protest at the plant, which is known to be hazardous to people's health and the environment. Private guards defended the dump with teargas and live ammunition. At least five people were shot and wounded, and another 37 were beaten and detained. Local legislators recommended the temporary closure of the plant, but Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso vowed not give in to the actions of “anarchists”. About 143 villagers in the province were killed last month when a landslide at a rubbish dump buried their houses in dark mud and toxic waste.

These people have tried everything, they've convinced their local government officials who are powerless to help them against the central government and multinational corporations. They have even tried to remove the hazardous waste station themselves. Now they are being sent to jail after being poisoned, shot, gassed, and beaten.

Galuh bin Rasimin, Mirga bin Umin, Ata bin Naping, Ace bin Soma, Anan bin Aja and Dayat Supriyadi bin Naing – each received sentences of five months in jail. Rohim bin Suminta, received a four month probationary sentence as he is still a school student. He will automatically be jailed if he commits any criminal offenses over the next eight months. Nenin bin Onan, Nazaruddin bin Kustiwan, Edi bin Ejan, Dede Suparman, Akbar bin Yanto, Ejan bin Nasa, Adang Hermawan bin Anan and Edi Iskandar – each received sentences of 3 months and 15 days and will therefore be released by Sunday or Monday since they have been in jail since the protest. Paing bin Isan and Aming Gunawan bin Emi – received 8 month sentences.

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Governor Sutiyoso
Gedung Balaikota,
21st Floor, Jl. Medan Merdeka
Selatan No. 8-9, Jakarta 10110
INDONESIA
PH: (62-21) 344-7005 or 345-6058
FAX: (62-21) 384-8653
SALUTATION: Dear Governor Sutiyoso

Mrs. Megawati Sukarnoputri
President, Republic of Indonesia
Presidential Palace, Jakarta
Istana Negara, Indonesia.
Fax: (62 21) 345 7782
SALUTATION: Your Excellency

Marsillam Simandjuntak, SH
Attorney General of Indonesia
Attorney General's Office
Jakarta, INDONESIA
FAX: (62 21) 720 8557
SALUTATION: Dear Attorney General

Mr. Ihza Mahendra YUSRIL
Minister of Justice and Human Rights
Uahi Utoyo Usman S.H., Menteri Kehkiman,
JI. H.R. Rosuna Said Kav. 6-7,
Kuningan, Jakarta Selatan, Indonesia
Fax: 62-21- 525 3095
SALUTATION: Dear Minister

Gen. Surojo Bimantoro
National Chief of Police
Jl. Trunojoyo
No. 3 Kebayoran Baru
Jakart Selatan
Indonesia
Tel: +(6221) 721 8001
Fax: +(6221) 720 7277
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