The “Eminent Jurists Panel on Terrorism, Counter-terrorism and Human Rights” ended today its sub-regional hearing for Southeast Asia.
State officials, lawyers, representatives of civil society groups and members of parliament from Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines intervened at the two-day public hearing in Jakarta, the ninth of a series of hearings held around the world by the Panel. During its visit, the Panel members also met privately with the Vice-President of Indonesia.
The Panel wishes to thank all participants for the information provided at the hearing. It also thanks Imparsial for the invaluable assistance in the organization of this event.
International panel hearing-Press releases-2006 (full text, PDF)