Ramadhian Fadillah, Jakarta – The naming of two new suspects in the mysterious murder of human rights activist Munir offers some small measure of hope that the case will be solved. Munir’s widow, Suciwati, says that the naming of the two new suspects can be said to be a step forward in the investigation but only if it is not just for the sake of courtesy.

“I hope that this is not just courtesy. Not just merely to entertain us because up until now it has been as if the investigation has stagnated”, said Suciwati during a discussion with Detik.com on Wednesday April 11.

Suciwati admitted to not having much hope in this development in the investigation of her husband’s death even though former Garuda Airlines Director Indra Setiawan and the Vice President of Corporate Security Ramelgia Anwar have been named as new suspects.

According to Suciwati, up until now both the police as well has the government have given the impression that they are not serious about solving the death of her husband. This lack of seriousness she continued, can be clearly seen from the police’s lack of transparency over the results of the investigation.

“The results of the national police’s investigation in cooperation with the FBI have never been revealed to the public. Even during the reconstruction, journalists were not permitted to cover it. So how can we know when progress is being made in the case”, said a distressed Suciwati.

Nevertheless, Suciwati admits to remaining optimistic and will continue to fight for justice until the perpetrators of the murder are uncovered. “I must remain optimistic and pressure the police to uncover who the mastermind is”, she said. (rdf/bal)

[Translated by James Balowski.]