FAC News - Monday, November 5, 2001 12:58 AM

Aliran calls for the release of all ISA detainees

On 4 November 2001, Aliran, a Malaysian social reform movement dedicated to justice, freedom
and solidarity, expressed its concern at the arrests of ten National Justice leaders and Reformasi
activists under the Internal Security Act (ISA) last April - five of whom are still under detention.

Aliran also expressed concern at the intimidation, victimisation and arrests of university students
plus the arrests of several men for alleged involvement in militant activities.

Aliran has called on the government to repeal the ISA and to charge all the detainees in an open court, failing which they should be released immediately and unconditionally.