Update: Sires Also Signs Indonesia Letter

In my last post, I thanked Congressman Rush Holt and Congressman Steve Rothman for signing a letter to the president of Indonesia calling for the release of Filep Karma and Yusuf Pakage.

Unfortunately, the list of signers that I was given was incomplete. I have since received letter from Congressman Albio Sires’s office indicating that he also signed this important letter. I have also obtained a copy of the signed letter with Representative Sires’s signature.

Naturally, Amnesty International greatly appreciates Congressman Sires’s support for these two prisoners of conscience. I am sorry for the oversight in my original message.

NJ Congressmen Rothman and Holt Support POCs in Indonesia

Representatives Steve Rothman and Rush Holt joined thirty-eight other House members in signing a letter in support of Filep Karma and Yusuf Pakage, prisoners of conscience who have been jailed and abused by Indonesian authorities for the simple act of peacefully raising a flag.

Amnesty greatly appreciates Rothman and Holt’s support for these men and hopes that the Indonesian government responds by releasing them and demonstrating respect for freedom of expression.