8 released, 3 detained for questioning as Indonesia continues treason probeJAKARTA, Indonesia -- Indonesian police said they released eight people on Saturday, including prominent citizens who were arrested a day earlier for suspected treason and other crimes but are continuing to investigate them. Three others are still detained for questioning. They were detained hours before the second major protest by conservative Muslims against the minority Christian governor of Jakarta. He said those released included Rachmawati, the daughter of Indonesia's founding president and the younger sister of former President Megawati Sukarnoputri; retired army Gen. Kivlan Zein and activist Ratna Sarumpaet. Police also released musician-turned-politician Ahmad Dhani, who is accused of defaming Jokowi.

Source: The China Post December 03, 2016 16:35 UTC