Intended to fail: The Trials before the ad hoc human rights court in Jakarta …

This report focuses on the 12 trials that have taken place before the Indonesian Ad-Hoc Human Rights Court since March 2002. Six of the 18 defendants have been convicted of crimes againts humanity, receiving sentences ranging from 3 to 10 years. Those convicted include Indonesia National Army (TNI) officers, a militia leader, and police and civilian officials. All remain free pending appeal. --…