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Anti-Sweeping Rally in Denpasar

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That is all fine and good. Now the Indonesian gov’t needs to make sure the rest of Indonesia, esp. Jawa and Sumatra are assured of the same safety.Unfortunately unless someone is very familiar with Indonesia, they are going to equate "sweeping" anywhere in Indonesia as "potential sweeping" in Bali. I myself know that Bali is basically safe and love the Island and the Indonesian people. But the Indonesian gov’t needs to take a stand for LAW and ORDER and stop discriminatory "raids" or "sweeps" ANYWHERE in Indonesia. And let the rest of the world know through its actions it is serious.

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Around 800 people representing Council of Karangasem Representatives flocked to Bali House of Representative in Denpasar on Tuesday, October 2. They protested against the harassment to foreigners in Bali. They and other elements of society also prepared to help the government should any disturbance occurs in Bali. The protestors are concerned with the rumor of sweeping against foreigners to the fate of tourism in Bali. "Respect Human Rights and Inter-Nation Relation" and "Anti-Sweeping Brings Peace" are among the banners they carried. "We prepare to keep Bali from disturbance of any third party. Anybody that disturbs Bali is terrorist," a representative in the rally I Wayan Kori Subali said. Indonesian government rejects the sweeping as it is against with state’s foundation and the 1945 Constitution. Bali Governor has released a statement declaring that Bali is safe and foreigners’ safety in Bali is assured by the security forces. Denpasar Police Chief DBM Suharya said no harassment to foreigners has occurred in Bali so far. The government of Semarang, the capital of  Central Java Province, also assures the security of foreigners particularly Americans visiting the city. The assurance is approved by  Semarang municipality, Semarang City Police, public figures and tour operators in order to anticipate the sweeping. The security apparatus are stationed in hotels, shopping center and entertainment center. More… www.baliwww.com

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Around 800 people representing Council of Karangasem Representatives flocked to Bali House of Representative in Denpasar on Tuesday, October 2. They protested against the harassment to foreigners in Bali. They and other elements of society also prepared to help the government should any disturbance occurs in Bali. The protestors are concerned with the rumor of sweeping against foreigners to the fate of tourism in Bali. "Respect Human Rights and Inter-Nation Relation" and "Anti-Sweeping Brings Peace" are among the banners they carried. "We prepare to keep Bali from disturbance of any third party. Anybody that disturbs Bali is terrorist," a representative in the rally I Wayan Kori Subali said. Indonesian government rejects the sweeping as it is against with state’s foundation and the 1945 Constitution. Bali Governor has released a statement declaring that Bali is safe and foreigners’ safety in Bali is assured by the security forces. Denpasar Police Chief DBM Suharya said no harassment to foreigners has occurred in Bali so far. The government of Semarang, the capital of  Central Java Province, also assures the security of foreigners particularly Americans visiting the city. The assurance is approved by  Semarang municipality, Semarang City Police, public figures and tour operators in order to anticipate the sweeping. The security apparatus are stationed in hotels, shopping center and entertainment center. More… www.baliwww.com

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