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JOINT PRESS STATEMENT - 12 MARCH 2001
"NGOS FOR A VIOLENCE FREE COMMUNITY" CALLS FOR POLICE
PROFESSIONALISM TO STOP VIOLENCE IN KAMPUNG MEDAN The NGOs for a Violence Free Community expresses its deepest condolences
to the families of the victims of violence that has recently occurred
in the Kampung Medan area off Jalan Kelang Lama, Petaling Jaya. We regret
that innocent people, including women, children and the disabled are
victims of this senseless violence. We are outraged that the police force has not been able to quell the
inter-ethnic violence in the Kampung Medan area. We are appalled that
despite a heavy police presence in the area after nine days, the police
force has not been able to stop the violence. To stop the violence immediately we demand the police to: We strongly urge the police force to act professionally and quell this
violence immediately. Endorsed by:
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