From Spero News.
In point of fact, the cancellation is only temporary, ostensibly because “all of Indonesia is now preparing to celebrate the 61st anniversary of independence next August 17,” the general said as he was leaving the State Palace.
The sentence has been rescheduled for three days after Independence Day celebrations, in all likelihood on August 20.
Despite the official explanation, it is widely believed that the postponement was due to strong pressures on the government from various groups, including NGOs, human rights activists, church leaders, the international community as well as the Holy See.
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