UN Rapporteur to observe human rights in Indonesia

Jakarta (ANTARA News) - United Nations` rapporteur on torture and other
cruel treatment, Manfred Nowak, will visit Indonesia from November 10
to 25, 2007 at the invitation of the Indonesian government, according
to the UN representative office here on Thursday.

He will be visiting Indonesia to gather information on human right
violations such as torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading
treatment that might still happen in Indonesia.

Nowak will present his report, which contained conclusion and
recommendations, to the Human Rights Council of the United Nations upon
his return.



The UN rapporteur will meet victims to get first-hand information and
hold talks with government officials, including officials at the
Ministry of Justice, National Human Rights Commission, representatives
of non-governmental organizations and international organizations.



He will also visit penitentiaries where torture usually takes place. (*) END