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| Indonesia appeals for respect for judicial process |
| 2005-04-12 |
| The Indonesian Ambassador to Australia has instructed embassy and consulate staff not to panic about threats to kill staff at the Indonesian consulate in Perth. Several days ago the consulate received a letter containing two bullets. It threatened staff with death unless Schapelle Corby, who is on trial in Bali on drug smuggling charges, is released. Federal Justice Minister Chris Ellison says the matter is being fully investigated. "I think this is a measure of extremist thinking which has no place in Australia," he said. Indonesian Ambassador Imron Cotan says Indonesian authorities have taken the necessary steps to protect staff. He has appealed to those concerned about the Corby case not to take matters into their own hands. "Let the court decide on this case. I believe they are experienced enough to handle this case," he said. The Western Australia Police state security unit is investigating. |
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