Andi Syahputra, a printer, was arrested in October 1996 with another man, Jasrul Zen, in connection with their involvement in printing Suara Independen (Independent Voice), an unlicensed monthly magazine of dissident political analysis. Jasrul Zen was released uncharged, but the detention of Andi Syahputra was extended and he remains in custody in Cipinang prison, east Jakarta. Amnesty International believes that his arrest and continued detention are a violation of his right to freedom of speech and expression and is calling for his immediate and unconditional release as a prisoner of conscience.
