One month later his body was found lying in a ravine with four other corpses, so badly mutilated they were identifiable only by autopsy. Jafar's family and friends strongly suspect Indonesian military involvement in his murder, based on the circumstances of his abduction and the nature of his torture. If such an atrocity can be perpetrated against someone of Jafar's international visibility, anyone is a potential target of death squads. Indeed, cases of harassment and intimidation against local Acehnese human rights and humanitarian workers have only increased since Jafar's murder. Many International workers have fled, leaving few to witness or prevent further military and militia attacks, and no one to provide relief.
Refugees receive little food and medicine, and are provided with inadequate shelter.
It is the responsibility of the Indonesian government to protect human rights and provide safety and security throughout Indonesia, including Aceh and West Papua. In this regard, immediate and effective actions need to be taken by the government of Indonesia to halt human rights abuses by members of the Indonesian security forces. Those responsible for human rights violations should be brought to justice. Independent Indonesian and international human rights investigators and monitors should be allowed to provide genuine oversight and monitoring without fear of intimidation and harm. The U.S. administration should work with the UN and other governments to increase international pressure on Jakarta to insist that these actions be taken.