Jakarta, Nov. 10 -- Lawmaker Mafirion Syamsuddin Rogo welcomed the formation of a working group to resolve 13 past cases of alleged gross human rights violations, calling it a step toward justice.

Rogo, a member of House of Representatives Commission XIII, said on Tuesday that the initiative deserved broad public support.

"The move is a positive step and deserves our collective support. The working group shows the government's seriousness in overcoming longstanding obstacles caused by differing legal interpretations," he said.

He said the involvement of the government, the National Commission on Human Rights and the Attorney General's Office signaled progress toward ending decades of coordination deadlock.

He said the group, led by De...