Ada Pertanyaan? Hubungi Kami 
Ada Pertanyaan? Hubungi Kami Rofiq Hidayat, Andin Aditya Rahman
On 21 February 2013, a total of eight Indonesian armed forces members and four civilians were killed during the attack on the security forces in Papua. This is viewed by many as the worst attack against the security forces in Indonesia’s history.
Neta S. Pane, Presidium Chairman of the Indonesia Police Watch (IPW), stated in a written statement to hukumonline, Monday (25/2), that President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono must take responsibility and improve the poor security intelligence system.
He suggested that the Government must change the chiefs of the security forces at Papua, as well as conduct a thorough performance evaluation of the police and armed forces.
“Eight Indonesian armed forces members killed in a day is a disgrace to this nation and proves that the Government is incompetent in developing this country’s security system,” Neta argued.
The IPW Presidium Chairman asserted that the Government cannot stay silent after these killings and must prioritize placing capable and professional leaders of security forces to protect the public.
Gunawan, Chief Executive of the Indonesian Human Rights Committee for Social Justice (IHCS), argued that in order to prevent armed attacks in Papua, a specially trained squad is necessary.
“Indonesia has such a squad, Kopassus,” he asserted when interviewed by hukumonline, Monday, (25/2).
As of 2005, Kopassus—Komando Pasukan Khusus or Special Forces—is no longer operating in Papua. However, Gunawan stated that based on a leaked document, there were Kopassus soldiers killed in Papua during operations.
“This shows that there are still Kopassus forces in Papua,” he concluded.
Priyo Budi Santosa, Vice Chairman of the House Representatives, asserted in an interview with hukumonline, Monday (25/2), that there is no legitimate reason to justify the deaths.
“I have requested the National Police to assist Indonesian armed forces to hunt down the culprits of this hideous crime that resulted in the death of soldiers and civilians,” he concluded.
(jt)
Rofiq Hidayat, Andin Aditya Rahman
On 21 February 2013, a total of eight Indonesian armed forces members and four civilians were killed during the attack on the security forces in Papua. This is viewed by many as the worst attack against the security forces in Indonesia’s history.
Neta S. Pane, Presidium Chairman of the Indonesia Police Watch (IPW), stated in a written statement to hukumonline, Monday (25/2), that President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono must take responsibility and improve the poor security intelligence system.
He suggested that the Government must change the chiefs of the security forces at Papua, as well as conduct a thorough performance evaluation of the police and armed forces.
“Eight Indonesian armed forces members killed in a day is a disgrace to this nation and proves that the Government is incompetent in developing this country’s security system,” Neta argued.
The IPW Presidium Chairman asserted that the Government cannot stay silent after these killings and must prioritize placing capable and professional leaders of security forces to protect the public.
Gunawan, Chief Executive of the Indonesian Human Rights Committee for Social Justice (IHCS), argued that in order to prevent armed attacks in Papua, a specially trained squad is necessary.
“Indonesia has such a squad, Kopassus,” he asserted when interviewed by hukumonline, Monday, (25/2).
As of 2005, Kopassus—Komando Pasukan Khusus or Special Forces—is no longer operating in Papua. However, Gunawan stated that based on a leaked document, there were Kopassus soldiers killed in Papua during operations.
“This shows that there are still Kopassus forces in Papua,” he concluded.
Priyo Budi Santosa, Vice Chairman of the House Representatives, asserted in an interview with hukumonline, Monday (25/2), that there is no legitimate reason to justify the deaths.
“I have requested the National Police to assist Indonesian armed forces to hunt down the culprits of this hideous crime that resulted in the death of soldiers and civilians,” he concluded.
(jt)