LHOKSEUMAWE (Indonesia): A military tribunal sentenced a soldier to 2½ years in jail yesterday for raping a woman during a search for separatist rebels in north Aceh.
The light sentence is likely to upset many in Aceh, including rights activists who have long-accused the military of extra-judicial killings, rape and other atrocities in the province.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!