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Indonesian Doctor's Death

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Indonesian police are investigating allegations that regional lawmakers intimidated a doctor who subsequently died by suicide. The doctor's family is pursuing legal action, and the Regent of North Central Timor supports this, while the Health Ministry is also looking into the case.

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Indonesian doctor dies by suicide, allegedly after DPRD member's intimidation

A doctor in Timor Tengah Utara, Indonesia, identified as Eliza Princila Utami Pakaenoni, also known as Dokter Icha, died by suicide. Her family alleges that severe depression, stemming from intimidation by a member of the local DPRD (Regional People's Representative Council), led to her death. The Bupati of Timor Tengah Utara, Yosep Falentinus Delasalle Kebo, stated that Dokter Icha's death has reโ€ฆ

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