Jakarta – Twenty-two women's non-governmental organizations (NGOs) from Indonesia and foreign countries have urged the Indonesian government to give security protection to Munir's family.

"This is because Munir's situation is not an ordinary case. In Munir's circumstances, there is conspiracy and power embezzlement from Garuda Indonesia and the State Intelligence Agency (BIN)," said Kalyanamitra Executive Director Rena Herdiyani in Jakarta.

Up to now, Herdiyani said, Garuda is yet to give any security guarantee or compensation over Munir's death. Therefore, Herdiyani added, there was a need for compensation for Munir's family such as life insurance and education for Munir's children.

Twenty-two women's non-governmental organizations (NGOs), including the Dubar Network from Bangladesh, the Northeast Network from India, Women's Law and Development International from the US, sent a letter to Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on December 15 to follow up the recommendation of the fact-finding team on Munir.

Up to now, Herdiyani said, there is yet to be any response from Yudhoyono. (Fanny Febiana-Tempo News Room)