Jakarta, Sept. 4 -- Minister of Human Rights Natalius Pigai stressed the importance of remedy and recovery measures that are focused on justice for victims affected by recent unrests.

"One of the important aspects of human rights is the recovery of victims, remedies. This includes both healing and the fulfillment of victims' needs through restitution, rehabilitation, and compensation," Pigai said during a press conference held here on Thursday.

He expressed appreciation for the public, who, he said, have demonstrated a growing understanding of democratic dynamics. That way, he continued, the government's efforts to address the needs of protest victims can now focus on measures aligned with the International Covenant on Civil and Politic...