Tapol bulletin no, 139, February 1997

Contents: Thoughts and opinions on trial -- Labour leader on trial -- Activists face subversion charges -- New instrument of repression -- Acehnese asylum bid foiled by British diplomats -- The Tasikmalaya riots -- The Sanggau Ledo riots -- Police reputation at all-time low -- Growing defiance from Megawati's PDI -- British aid under scrutiny -- UK to sell yet more equipment to ABRI -- Long-term Tapol asks for help -- Obituary: Suparna Sastradiredja and Suwondo Budiardjo -- Rapturous welcome for Bishop Belo -- East Timor's longest serving prisoner (III