The First Case in Aceh, Tsunami Victims Appeal for Euthanasia
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Aceh tsunami victims, Berlin Silalahi, filed a lawsuit (ending life by injecting death) to the Banda Aceh State Court. This case is the first time in Aceh, an area that is known to be strong with the implementation of Islamic Shari'a.
The death injections of Berlin were due to the absence of a relief house given to him. Though the tsunami disaster has passed 13 years. During this time, Berlin also occupies barracks - along with other unexpected victims of the tsunami - in Bakoy, Aceh Besar, Aceh.
Meanwhile, the man who claimed to be from West Aceh is also suffering from complications of disease that never healed. He needs a lot of maintenance costs, so the policy of the local government to dismantle the barracks of his residence, disturbing the psychological Berlin Silalahi.
Until now, the trial process of euthanasia demands is still underway in PN Banda Aceh. Allegedly, this petition will be denied court authority with consideration of saving human life.
Members of Aceh Legislatif Assembly, Asrizal H Asnawi, also regretted the request for euthanasia. As a representative of the people, Asrizal asked the Aceh government to build a relief house sourced from the Aceh Revenue and Expenditure Budget for Berlin Silalahi.(*)
Source:
*http://aceh.tribunnews.com/2017/05/16/permohonan-suntik-mati-berlin-silalahi-mulai-disidangkan
*http://aceh.antaranews.com/berita/35664/pemohon-euthanasia-serahkan-rekam-medis-ke-pengadilan
*http://mediaindonesia.com/news/read/103905/lumpuh-dan-tidak-sanggup-biayai-keluarga-seorang-bapak-ajukan-suntik-mati/2017-05-08