At the time, only the ICRC had access to Buru Island.

As we mark the centenary of Pram’s birth, it is vital for the state to free all individuals imprisoned solely for peaceful expression, including those charged under the Electronic Information and Transactions Law (ITE), the Blasphemy Law, the Treason Law, or the Pornography Law.

According to Amnesty International Indonesia data, from August 2019 to April 2024, there were 128 prisoners of conscience (PoC) across 82 cases in Indonesia.

“Only by releasing all prisoners of conscience can the government truly show that it has learned from its dark past. We will continue to advocate for the release of prisoners of conscience, just as we did for Pram,” Usman concluded.

“To echo Pram’s message, the current generation must act justly in their minds and continue to write, so they are never forgotten by society or history. Being just in thought and actively writing to uphold human rights in Indonesia is essential,” Usman emphasized. (Uki Ruknuddin)

 

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