ABK Stumbled On Violence Case In Windhoek Namibia Finally Released By Police

The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia (KBRI) in Windhoek, Namibia, provides legal assistance and assistance for a crew member (ABK) / DOK ANTARA

The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia (KBRI) in Windhoek, Namibia, provided legal assistance and assistance for a crew member from Indonesia named Nasrullah, so that the Angola Police released him on February 2, 2024. Nasrullah is in the Comarca de Viana prison, due to stumbling over cases of violence on the ship. "The Indonesian Embassy in Windhoek in Namibia, with the working area covering Angola, has continued to provide legal assistance and oversee the Indonesian citizen case since October 2023," said Mandala, a senior diplomat in charge of the Consular Function of the Indonesian Embassy in Windhoek, as released by the Indonesian Embassy press. quoted from Antara, Monday, February 12. Mandala said that the protection of Indonesian citizens is one of Indonesia's foreign political priorities. In that context, the Indonesian Embassy provides protection for Nasrullah by ensuring that his rights are fulfilled and ensuring legal assistance to resolve cases. In providing assistance, the Indonesian Embassy faces distance constraints and communication difficulties with the local language, namely Portuguese. However, thanks to assistance from a number of parties, the mentoring process can be carried out properly. "The success of the Indonesian Embassy in the Nasrullah case cannot be separated from the support of the Indonesian Honorary Consul in Luanda, Vicente Inacio, who is actively bridging communication with related parties in Angola," said Mandala. "In addition, the Indonesian Embassy was also helped by Indonesian citizens in Luanda who also supported the movement of the Indonesian Embassy," said Mandala further. Currently, Nasrullah is waiting for his return to Indonesia. During the waiting period, Nasrullah lived temporarily in one of the authorities in Luanda, managed by Indonesian citizens.

Meanwhile, the Indonesian Embassy together with the Honorary Consul of Indonesia continue to strive so that the Angola Police and related parties can issue a permanent decision so that Nasrullah can return to Indonesia at the end of February 2024.