Jakarta –
Former Chairman of the Democratic Party Anas Urbaningrum write a letter ahead of release. In his letter, he alludes to tyranny and criminalization.
The letter was uploaded on Twitter @anasurbaninngrum. Letters from Anas were entrusted through visiting relatives.
The general chairman of the National Awakening Party (PKN) I Gede Pasek Suardika confirmed the letter. Pasek said the letter was handwritten Anas Urbaningrum.
“Yes, it was true that his handwriting was entrusted by a friend when he was there,” Pasek said when confirmed, Wednesday (1/3/2023).
Pasek said Anas would be released this April 2023. However, the exact date depends on the Director General of Lapas.
“I have conveyed it and published it in various media in April (free). The date depends on the Director General of Lapas,” said Pasek.
Back to the letter, Anas said he would be released in the near future. He then alluded to tyranny and criminalization. He also asked his best friend to stay calm and maintain peace.
Here is the content of Anas’ handwritten letter:
There is a time to go, there is a time to go home. God willing, some of the remaining time to undergo exile will be cashed out well. I understand that friends are angry with injustice and criminalization.
Remaining calm, patient, and maintaining a conducive atmosphere is a good thing to do.
We will continue to fight together for justice in a good and responsible way.
Hello justice
TTD
Anas Urbaningrum
(eva/gbr)
