- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Jan 5, 2024
- Event Description
The coordinator of the Batui shrimp farming community, Febriyanto Hado alias Ale, was arrested in the middle of the night at around 23.00 Wita by several members of the Banggai police. Friday, January 5, 2024.
The arrest was suspected of criminalization. The reason is, previously Ale and dozens of residents of the former Batui shrimp pond owners held a demonstration at the Banggai Regent's Office.
Ale is one of dozens of former shrimp farm owners who are fighting for their ancestral land.
In the arrest warrant number: Sp.Kap/63/Res.1.24./2024/Reskrim by the Banggai Police, Febriyanto Hado alias Ale is suspected of making threats pursuant to Article 355 of the Criminal Code at the location of the former shrimp ponds in Sisipan Village, Batui District.
According to Jenie, Ale's wife, her husband only had a verbal argument with the company PT Matra Arona Banggai. This was because the company continued to carry out activities on residents' land even though they had signed a statement that they would remove the equipment from residents' land.
"According to my husband, he only asked the company not to carry out activities because the manager promised not to carry out activities until there was a settlement, but after returning from the demonstration around 11 o'clock, my husband returned home and was intercepted in front of the house and immediately taken to the Banggai Police," said Jenie.
It is known that this is not the first time Ale has been questioned. Previously, the company reported Ale with three different cases, including document forgery, creating a people's resistance portal and being accused of threatening.
For this arrest, students and the community who are members of the alliance will hold a demonstration at the Banggai Police Station and write an official letter to the President, National Police Commission, National Human Rights Commission, Presidential Staff Office and Menkopolhukam.
"It is the umpteenth time, the criminalization of former shrimp pond farmers was carried out by the company. We on behalf of the Alliance of Students and Communities, in the near future, will officially write to the President of the Republic of Indonesia, National Police, National Human Rights Commission, Presidential Staff Office and Menkopolhukam," said Rifat Hakim.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to liberty and security, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Indigenous peoples' rights defender, Land rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Corporation Agricultural business
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Apr 8, 2024
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Apr 4, 2024
- Event Description
Environmental activist from Karimunjawa, Central Java, Daniel Frits Maurits Tangkilisan was sentenced to 7 months in prison for EIT Law.
The verdict hearing was held at the Jepara District Court, Central Java, Thursday (4/4). The trial was led by Chief Judge Parlin Mangantas Bona, Member Judges Joko Ciptano, and Yusuf Sembiring.
"Adjudging that, one, the defendant Daniel has been proven legally and convincingly guilty of the crime of without the right to disseminate information aimed at creating hatred for certain groups of people based on ethnicity, religion, race and intergroup or SARA," said Parlin Mangantas Bona when reading out the trial verdict.
"Two, punish the defendant with imprisonment for seven months and a fine of Rp 5 million, provided that the fine is not paid, it will be replaced by imprisonment for one month," he continued.
In addition, in his decision, the judge ordered evidence, namely Daniel's cellphone and Facebook account, to be destroyed.
On that occasion, the Chief Judge also read out the aggravating and mitigating considerations in handing down the verdict. The aggravating factor was that the defendant Daniel was considered to have caused unrest to the Karimunjawa community.
The mitigating circumstances in the view of the panel of judges were that the defendant was an environmental activist. In addition, the defendant was cooperative and polite during the trial.
"The mitigating factors are that the defendant has never been convicted, the defendant is polite, and cooperative in the trial, the defendant is an environmental activist, an educational service that has contributed to the community not only in Karimunjawa and many other areas," he said.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of expression Online, Right to liberty and security
- HRD
- Environmental rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Judiciary
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Related Events
- Indonesia: EHRD detained for criticising waste contamination, Indonesia: EHRD formally indicted for hate speech and defamation (Update)
- Date added
- Apr 8, 2024
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Dec 2, 2023
- Event Description
The Regional Board of Indonesian Islamic Students (PW PII) Banten plans to hold a demonstration in front of the Banten Police office, Serang City.
The action aimed to highlight the issue of weak law enforcement against illegal mining in Lebak Regency and the lack of response from the Banten Police regarding the issue, on Tuesday, December 2, 2023.
However, the action organized by PW PII Banten did not go smoothly.While on the road in front of the Banten Police office, the action was blocked by the police, causing a tense situation at the location.
Action Coordinator, Kiki Baehaki, explained that the demonstration was carried out in response to the negative impact felt by the people of Cidoyong Village, Lebak Gedong District, due to illegal gold mining in the area.
"We held the demonstration because of the bad impact felt by the local community in Cidoyong Village, Lebak Gedong District, on Mount Cidoyong due to the impact of illegal gold mining excavation, flooding occurred in several villages in Cipanas District," said Baehaki.
He continued by saying that the illegal mine in Lebak Gedong was sealed in 2020 by the Banten Police, but after being surveyed by PW PII Banten, it was found that the mining activities were still ongoing until this year.
"We found the largest gold mine in Ciguha Pilar Cileksa, Sukajaya District, Bogor Regency, which has not received firm action from the police," he continued.
He said, alluding to Law 158 on the prohibition of illegal mining, Baehaki emphasized that miners without a license can be subject to 5 years imprisonment or a fine of 100 million rupiah. However, he questioned the minimal law enforcement related to illegal mining cases in Banten.
"With this issue, I suspect that there is collusion between the Banten Police, Lebak Police, and gold mining bosses regarding the security of illegal mining operations," he said.
He revealed that this action was blocked by the police when passing on the Cipocok District road towards the Banten Police. There was an argument and police intimidation of the protesters who wanted to continue the demonstration in front of the Banten Police.
"But despite the intimidation, PW PII Banten remains committed to continuing the legal struggle related to the illegal mining issue," he said.
In closing, Baehaki stated that this case shows the tense situation regarding the issue of illegal mining in Banten and the tension between the demonstrators and the police.
"So the plan is to continue the legal justice movement in Banten by offering an audience and reporting illegal mining cases to the Police Headquarters," he concluded.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Administrative Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Environmental rights defender, Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Apr 5, 2024
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Jan 19, 2024
- Event Description
The South Sulawesi Police disbanded a discussion held by Forum Anomali and the Muhammadiyah Student Association or IMM Parepare in Parepare City, South Sulawesi today, Friday, January 19, 2024. The discussion discussed the future and anomalies of democracy today.
The speakers in the discussion were UI BEM Chair Melki Sedek Huang, UGM KM BEM Chair Gielbran M. Noor, Unpad BEM Chair Muhammad Haikal, and Sema Paramadina Secretary General Afiq Naufal. They are also the founders of Forum Anomali, which initiated the discussion.
According to Melki, Parepare Police Chief Arman Muis had urged the organizers to cancel the event before it took place. "Reportedly it is a directive from the South Sulawesi Police," Melki said when contacted via WhatsApp message, Friday, January 19, 2024.
Melki said that his side was not allowed to hold discussions, carry out criticism, and bring corn, which is a symbol of their movement. "There was almost a conflict, but we still held the discussion in the right place," he said.
When the event took place, Melki said the Parepare Police Chief came to the location in uniform to supervise the discussion. He said the Parepare Police Chief directed the press not to cover the event. "Even though they have been invited," said Melki Sedek Huang.
Regarding the number of personnel who dispersed the discussion, Melki said he did not count exactly.
However, he said there were approximately ten to twenty personnel.
Until now, Melki admitted that he did not know the reason why the discussion was disbanded."We only heard a police officer stating that this was the direction of the South Sulawesi Police," he said.
Forum Anomali was founded by Melki, Gielbran, Haikal, and Afiq to spread the understanding of safeguarding democracy to many regions. Before holding the discussion, they and the students held a #DemocracyJagung action in Makassar on Thursday, January 18, 2024,
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Administrative Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of association, Freedom of expression Offline
- HRD
- Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Apr 5, 2024
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Mar 19, 2024
- Event Description
Daniel Frits Maurits Tangkilisan, a resident of Karimunjawa, Jepara Regency, who objected against shrimp farming, was indicted for ten months' imprisonment. The indictment was read out by the prosecutor in a hate speech trial under the Electronic Information and Transaction Law (EIT Law) that ensnared Daniel at the Jepara District Court on Tuesday, March 19, 2024.
In a copy of the indictment Tempo obtained, Daniel was charged with violating Article 45A Paragraph 2 in conjunction with Article 28 Paragraph 2 of Law number 19 of 2016 concerning amendments to Law number 11 of 2008 concerning EIT.
"Imprisonment for 10 months minus the detention period already served by the defendant and a fine of IDR 5 million, provided that if the fine is not paid, it will be replaced by one month of imprisonment," read the indictment quoted on Wednesday, March 20, 2024.
Daniel was reported for his comments on Facebook. Daniel initially uploaded a 6:03-minute video on his Facebook account on November 12, 2022. The video shows the condition of the Karimunjawa coast which is affected by shrimp pond waste.
A number of accounts then commented on the upload, both pro and con. Daniel replied to one of the comments with the sentence, "The shrimp brain community enjoys eating free shrimp while being eaten by farmers. In essence, the brain shrimp community is just like the shrimp farm itself. Fed deliciously, a lot, and regularly to be harvested."
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of expression Online, Right to liberty and security
- HRD
- Environmental rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Judiciary
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Mar 27, 2024
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Feb 13, 2024
- Event Description
The director and three constitutional law experts featured in the viral documentary movie, Dirty Vote, were reported to the National Police by the Indonesian Santri Communication Forum (Foksi) on Tuesday, Feb. 13.
Dirty Vote is a documentary film directed by Dandhy Laksono that exposes alleged systematic election fraud by President Joko Widodo or Jokowi’s administration and is explained by three constitutional law experts, namely Zainal Arifin Mochtar, Feri Amsari, Bivitri Susanti
“We tried to file a report. We filed it yesterday but we lacked documents. Today, we are completing the documents,” Foksi chairman M. Natsir Sahib told Tempo in a text on Tuesday, Feb. 13.
Natsir believed that the long-form movie had harmed one of the pairs of presidential and vice presidential candidates contesting in the election. He accused the four people of committing election violations, especially since the film was released during the cooling-off period before voting day on Feb. 14.
“Releasing a film about election fraud during the cooling-off period in order to create an uproar and corner one of the presidential candidate pairs is against the Election Law,” he stressed.
To back up his accusation, Natsir alluded to the involvement of Zainal, Feri, and Bivitri in the legal reform team at the Coordinating Ministry for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs under the leadership of Mahfud MD, who is currently running for vice president with Ganjar Pranowo.
“These academics have destroyed the democratic order and fulfilled the elements of malicious conspiracy to create issues that cannot be accounted for, resulting in slander and false data being distributed to the public,” he reiterated.
Natsir argued that the director and the three academics had violated Article 287 paragraph (5) of Law No. 7 of 2017 concerning elections. He also urged the National Police Criminal Investigation Unit to handle the case professionally. “Since it was published during the cooling-off period, it is a serious violation and tendentious against one of the candidates,” he concluded.
- Impact of Event
- 4
- Gender of HRD
- Man, Woman
- Violation
- Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of expression Online
- HRD
- Academic, Artist, WHRD
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Non-state
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Feb 15, 2024
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Feb 2, 2024
- Event Description
Dozens of academicians have voiced strong warnings against the Jokowi administration, which they say has violated ethics and undermined democracy.
But in the midst of these calls and criticisms, observers said, the police actually showed neutrality by making a tactic to ask a number of campus officials to make a video aimed at appreciating President Jokowi's performance.
Political expert from the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Devi Darmawan, said the police clearly wanted to undermine the critical attitude of the academic community.
Devi also urged that the police officers who did this be dealt with firmly. Because as protectors of society, he said, law enforcement officers "must not serve the interests of the government, let alone Jokowi personally".
Responding to this issue, Karopenmas of the National Police's Public Relations Division, Trunoyudo Wisnu Andiko, argued that the request to make a video testimony was a form of security maintenance so that the community would not be provoked or divided ahead of the election.
Since the end of January until Wednesday (07/02), at least 50 universities have delivered moral appeals and criticisms of President Jokowi's administration.
The latest is Semarang State University (Unnes), which calls it the 'Moral Call of Sekaran Campus'.
Professor of Unnes, Prof. Issy Yuliasri, said that the current state of democracy in Indonesia is being threatened due to "authoritarianism in the name of law".
The ideals of reform to create a democratic, free-expression state have been eroded by oligarchic power behavior that she called "intimidative to civil liberties and abuse of power".
This condition is exacerbated by the erosion of the role model of state administrators and the rampant symbolic manipulation of political elites.
That is why Unnes calls on the president, vice president, ministers and state officials to uphold the principles of democracy, the constitution, and the mandate of reform.
State officials are also urged not to abuse power for personal or group interests or momentary electoral gain.
To the Police / TNI, he called on them to uphold neutrality and not be manipulated by power for momentary interests.
"Which sacrifices integrity and commitment to the administration of a state that is clean from corruption, collusion and nepotism."
"Meanwhile, all elements of the nation are invited to close up to guard the upholding of dignified democracy, the constitution, and the rule of law..."
Lecturer at STF Driyarkara, A. Setyo Wibowo, said that the social criticism expressed by dozens of universities in Indonesia is part of the campus responsibility called the 'tridharma of higher education'.
In addition to teaching and research, the 'teaching of truth' carried out by the campus is community service.
"If there is something that is not right in community service, we are also responsible. We voice that the matter of ethics, please yes, that ethics is the basic foundation of living together.Ethics cannot just be put aside in political pragmatism," Setyo said.
In this context, a number of issues that have become the concern of the academic community are the decision of the Constitutional Court that passed President Jokowi's son to the 2024 presidential election.
In addition, the decision of the Election Organizer Honor Council (DKPP) also stated that the chairman and members of the KPU violated the code of ethics for accepting the registration of Gibran Rakabuming Raka.
"We already feel this is not right. We voiced our concerns," Setyo explained.
He also emphasized that the voices of concern of 50 universities, including the academicians in them who criticized Jokowi's administration, were partisanship on values and ethics.
"We are partisans of values, so our alignment is with democratic values and ethical values," Setyo continued.
Meanwhile, Professor Franz Magnis-Suseno - who is also a professor at STF Driyarkara - responded to the phenomenon of police asking campuses to give appreciation to the performance of the Jokowi administration as "too much".
"Now pressure and intimidation are used to silence criticism. The criticism voiced by the academic world is appropriate and should be responded to politically rather than trying to suppress or intimidate," said Romo Magnis - Franz Magnis-Suseno's nickname.
The man who is prolific in producing scholarly books assesses that what happened in Semarang is not in accordance with the right to freedom of speech.
Romo Magnis also sees the position of the police as "a little squeezed" due to pressure.
"I think the intervention in Semarang was at least polite, so it must be recognized, but the police should have rejected something like that," he said.
Furthermore, Romo Magnis assessed that this method is very common in authoritarian countries, when the ruler has difficulty relinquishing his power.
However, President Joko Widodo still has time to stop the incident in Semarang, which may also occur in other areas.
"The police will not make it on their own initiative. They feel pressured, the president is ultimately responsible. If the president allows it, it means he supports it," said Romo Magnis.
Under increasing pressure, the wider academic community generally criticized ethical violations in Gibran's candidacy. Another thing is to urge President Jokowi to take a neutral stance, and guarantee elections without fraud.
At least, there is still one week before the election takes place President Jokowi responds to the call from dozens of universities in Indonesia.
"So it depends on him. But if the pressure continues, it's a shame that he will go down in history, like the president who ended up strangling the results of the good ideas of the reform struggle," said Romo Magnis.
Political observer from BRIN, Devi Darmawan, agrees.
He said, what was conveyed by the academic community towards the non-neutrality of the Jokowi administration over the implementation of the 2024 Election is both a truth and a concern.
This is because the irregularities committed by the President by showing favoritism to the Prabowo-Gibran candidate have damaged the quality of elections and democracy in Indonesia.
For this reason, Devi said, they are willing to 'go down the mountain' to voice these inequalities despite the stakes of their careers and positions at the university.
"We know that it is not easy in the current political situation to voice the truth because there are things that are sacrificed. For example, their position or how campus rules do not allow it to be done by academics," Devi told BBC News Indonesia.
"But they choose to speak out even though they know there will be an impact on them personally and their careers."
Unfortunately, continued Devi, in the midst of calls and criticism of Jokowi's government, law enforcement officials have shown non-neutrality by "serving the interests of the government, let alone Jokowi personally".
The trick is to ask a number of campus officials to make a video aimed at appreciating President Jokowi's performance.
For Devi, the police clearly wanted to undermine the critical attitude of the academic community.
"Loyalty to leadership should not make the police, who have the authority to protect and protect the community, instead serve the government and Jokowi personally," she said.
"We have the boundaries of the state but because of Jokowi's [interests] it seems as if everything must serve what Jokowi wants ... it shouldn't be like that."
A number of universities are known to have been asked by the police to make videos aimed at appreciating President Jokowi's performance.
The Rector of Soegijapranata Catholic University, Semarang, Ferdinandus Hindiarto, admitted that he refused the request because it was considered not in accordance with the attitude of the university.
Previously, Unika along with 26 members of the Association of Indonesian Catholic Universities (APTKI) had made a statement of concern over the condition of Indonesian democracy.
There were six points voiced, which essentially asked the President and his staff to carry out their duties according to the principles of good governance and uphold the oath of office.
"I answered that our choice, our attitude could not fulfill that request. Because we have a strong basis, namely the Apostolic Constitution that Catholic universities seek, find and disseminate the truth," he said as reported by Antara.
But besides Unika, a similar request was apparently addressed to the State Islamic Institute (IAIN) Kudus, Central Java.
The Rector of IAIN Kudus, Prof. Dr. H. Adurrohman Kasdi, confirmed that he had made a video in which he appreciated President Jokowi's performance as requested by the police.
So did the Rector of the University of Semarang (USM), Supari.
In a video spread on social media, he said that "Mr. Joko Widodo leads Indonesia wholeheartedly. He is a statesman who has led Indonesia for ten years to make leaps of progress..."
Other campuses that made 'appreciation videos' include the Rector of Ma'arif Nahdlatul Ulama University Kebumen Imam Satibi, Rector of Jenderal Soedirman University Purwokerto Ahmad Sodiq, and Rector of Muhammadiyah University Purwekorto Jebul Suroso.
- Impact of Event
- 6
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Intimidation and Threats
- Rights Concerned
- Academic freedom, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Academic
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Feb 15, 2024
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Dec 1, 2023
- Event Description
A demonstration by Papuan students in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), turned violent. Dozens of students were beaten by a mob from one of the mass organizations, then they were arrested by the police.
The demonstration of Papuan students took place on Jalan Piet A Tallo, Friday (1/12/2023). They rallied there in commemoration of the West Papua independence declaration day.
While protesting, the students were approached by a group of mass organizations Garda Flobamora and Garuda. They were told to stop protesting. Chaos ensued until they were taken to the police station.
"We are temporarily at the police station. We were dispersed and beaten by the Garuda mass organization," said the coordinator of the mass action, Yeri Wali.
Yeri explained that the incident began when two people suspected of being intelligence officers arrived using a white car to conduct monitoring at around 09.07 Wita.
Then at 09.15 Wita, around 50 people from the Garuda mass organization came to the protesters angry, argued and ended up beating them blindly, causing the clothes of a number of protesters to be torn off.
In addition, a protestor named Ririn was beaten until she fainted. Another protestor, Jek, also received a blow on his lip that broke. They were then transported to the Kupang City Police Station.
"Currently, we all have injuries and many bumps on the head, face and lips," said Yerri.
Kupang City Police Public Relations Section Head Aipda Florensi Ibrahim Lapuisaly confirmed the arrest. However, he suggested that they go directly to the Kupang City Police Headquarters.
"There is indeed information (of arrests) but I don't know how many were secured. Because I and Mr. Kapolresta still have Friday Curhat activities in Oepura Village," he said.
detikBali monitored at the Kupang City Police Station that the protesters had not been released. Meanwhile, the masses from the Garuda Kupang mass organization had already dispersed at 10:40 Wita. There has been no official statement from the Garuda organization about the riot.
- Impact of Event
- 2
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community), Woman
- Violation
- Intimidation and Threats, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Minority rights defender, Student, WHRD
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Non-state
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Feb 1, 2024
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Dec 1, 2023
- Event Description
The Papuan Student Alliance (AMP) and the Indonesian People's Front for West Papua (FRI-WP) commemorated the independence of the Papuan nation on December 1, 1961.
The action, which was supposed to take place at Barito market in Gamalama sub-district, Ternate city, was dispersed by TNI and Polri officers in front of SMAN 3 Ternate city, Gambesi sub-district, South Ternate district, (1/12).
The field coordinator when confirmed, said that after the mass transportation vehicle left the gathering point to the action point, soldiers in full uniform about 7 people immediately blocked the action truck. Meanwhile, a soldier forced the truck driver to stop the car and forced the driver to get off and confiscate the truck keys.
"The truck left the gathering point, and was immediately blocked and sabotaged by soldiers in full uniform, totaling around 7 people. And a lot of plainclothes police," concluded Nando.
In addition, one of the Papuan Alliance Students said that the purpose of this action was to convey to the entire community that the Papuan nation is an independent nation and has been recognized de facto de jure.
"On December 1, everything was carried out. The declaration and submission of a political manifesto as a concrete form of the establishment of the West Papua state," he said.
He also said that the declaration of independence of the Papuan nation is clear evidence that the formation of the state was purely carried out by the Papuan people.
"It is not a country made by the Dutch, but it is a pure country founded by the people of the west Papuan nation," he said.
He also conveyed that the current situation in Papua is very concerning. Because the Indonesian state colonized and annexed an independent nation, this then led to various kinds of human rights violations that were increasing and massive, so this needs to be conveyed objectively what is happening in Papua.
"Many human rights violations and their escalation are always increasing and massive from year to year. And it leads to genocide of systematic racial extermination, so that today the indigenous Papuans are on the verge of racial extinction," he said.
Meanwhile, Lipantara, when confirmed, said that the forced dispersal carried out by the security forces was an act of suppression of democratic space, where restrictions on expressing opinions in public were carried out openly by the state through the power of the TNI / Polri apparatus.
Whereas the very nature of democracy is to provide the freedom to express opinions in public in full, without any restrictions.
"Because the freedom to express opinions is precisely the heart of democracy, if it is stifled then democracy will slowly die," he said.
Until now, the protesters are still securing themselves from the TNI / Polri sweep.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Administrative Harassment, Intimidation and Threats
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Community-based HRD, Minority rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Armed forces/ Military, Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Feb 1, 2024
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Dec 8, 2023
- Event Description
The action of the Student Executive Board (BEM) of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) in criticizing the administration of President Joko Widodo or Jokowi has resulted in a series of terror. On Friday, December 8, 2023, BEM UGM held an open stage accompanied by the installation of a large billboard with a picture of President Jokowi with the title 'Jokowi is the Most Embarrassing Alumnus' installed at the UGM Roundabout.
The action also drew pros and cons, especially on social media. Chairman of BEM UGM Gielbran Muhammad Noor, who led the action, admitted that he was intimidated. "The harshest form of intimidation was when an individual claiming to be an intelligence officer came to my faculty a few days ago. He went to the dean's office to ask for my biodata," said Gielbran on Friday, December 15, 2023.
The Faculty of Animal Science UGM student continued, the person claiming to be intel did not include a letter of duty from their institution. "Because he did not bring a permit, my data was not given by the dean's office," said Gielbran.
Gielbran said that another form of terror or intimidation that he directly observed was the doxing of his family through social media. In addition, there was also a poster leaflet that cornered Gielbran, narrating that his action was ridden by political interests.
The poster was circulating in an area of Sleman Regency. The content of the poster accuses Gielbran's parents of being legislative candidates or candidates for political parties that are at odds with the Jokowi government.
He emphasized that his parents were not affiliated with any party. He also chose to be relaxed about the anonymous issue. "We deplore such acts of intimidation. Intimidation will not make us afraid to speak out," said Gielbran.
Despite the intimidation, Gielbran admitted that he also received quite a lot of moral support from various parties, especially from students and lecturers at UGM.
Gielbran said, the action carried out with BEM UGM so far is a pure movement to criticize President Jokowi's leadership which is considered increasingly deviant. For example, starting from the emergence of controversial decisions in the Constitutional Court or MK about the age limit for presidential and vice-presidential candidates, the weakening of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), and policies that are not pro-people such as the Job Creation Law.
"The movement we are doing is to spark other student movements to be more sensitive and objective in seeing the problems that are happening in this country," said Gielbran.
- Impact of Event
- 2
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Intimidation and Threats, Online Attack and Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to privacy
- HRD
- Family of HRD, Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Suspected state
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jan 31, 2024
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Dec 11, 2023
- Event Description
Three farmers from Sidondo I Village, Sigi Biromaru Subdistrict, Sigi Regency, Central Sulawesi, were criminalized by the Forest Security Operation Team of the Sulawesi Regional Environmental and Forestry Law Enforcement and Security Patrol Team of the Lore Lindu National Park (TLL). This was allegedly related to resistance to the eviction of farmers' land at the location.
The three farmers arrested by officers on December 11, 2023 were Farid alias Papa Fangky, Arwin alias Papa Angga and Emon alias Papa Dafa.
Chairman of the Agrarian Reform Movement Alliance, Mohammad Ali, said that the arrest was improcedural because the arrest warrant was only sent on December 13, which was two days after the three farmers were arrested without any news at all to the family.
"The investigation process was also carried out without giving the three people the right to request and obtain legal assistance," Ali told reporters, Sunday (17/12/2023).
According to him, this is not the first act of violence and criminalization in the Lore Lindu National Park area. However, the criminalization this time is a complement to the bad record of human rights violations that have been carried out by BBTNLL against the people around the TNLL area.
In 2013, there was an arrest of one farmer in Poso District on charges of illegal logging. In 2014, 13 dongi-dongi farmers were criminalized on charges of illegal logging. Then in 2016 14 Dongi-dong farmers were shot at while preparing for a demonstration demanding the boundary of TNLL.
"We consider that the origin of these acts of violence and criminalization in the TNLL area is BBTNL's claim to the land and territory of the people around the TNLL area, which has long been disputed by the people around TNLL," he said.
Moreover, long before the presence of BBTNLL, the area was not empty land but land that had been cultivated and utilized by the surrounding people. The utilization is still going on until now.
Ali said, the presence of BBTNLL with a very large land acquisition of 215,733.70 hectares has not been added to the various plantation licenses that are also located around the circumference of the TNLL area.
In addition, the arrest of three people is contrary to the Agrarian Reform program. The state is also considered increasingly unserious in carrying out the agrarian reform program that has been launched.
"The Agrarian Reform programmed by Jokowi is False Agrarian Reform because it reinforces the monopoly on land in the hands of landlords on the one hand and increasingly excludes people's rights to land on the other," he explained.
- Impact of Event
- 3
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of expression Offline, Right to liberty and security
- HRD
- Land rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Government, Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jan 31, 2024
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Dec 5, 2023
- Event Description
The law guarantees protection for environmental defenders who want to maintain a safe and healthy environment from criminal and civil charges. The reality, on the contrary, is that environmental activists are threatened by the law. The latest case is that of Daniel Frits Maurits, an environmental activist from Jepara, Central Java, who is active in the #savekarimunjawa movement. Last December 5, he was detained by Jepara Police for alleged violation of Article l28 Paragraph 2 of the ITE/2016 Law.
The police suspended Daniel's detention a day later but the investigation of this case is considered a form of threat to the struggle for environmental improvement in Indonesia.
"The reporting is very weak. I did not mention any name, identity or group. This is purely to educate the public on what is happening on the coast of Karimunjawa," he said when contacted by cellular, December 8.
He said that his case began with a video uploaded on Facebook social media on November 12, 2022. In the video, he tells how the condition of Cemara Beach, which is polluted by shrimp pond waste.
Later, on February 8, he was reported to the Jepara Police for the 6.03-minute video. The report was filed by Ridwan, Chairman of the Karimunjawa Bersatu Community Association. This association emerged after protests over the existence of shrimp farms in Karimunjawa became more widespread.
Daniel is not too concerned about the legal case against him. He realizes that the problem is part of the risk of fighting for the right to a decent environment.
He is ready to follow the legal process. "For me there is something much bigger than (the reporting), namely the pollution that occurs in Karimunjawa. That is far more important than my problem," he said.
Tri Hutono, Secretary of the Kawali Indonesia Lestari Coalition (Kawali) DPD Central Java regretted the police's move to process the report.
According to him, Daniel's attitude, which often protests the pollution of shrimp pond waste, is protected by law.
"The PPLH (Environmental Protection and Management) law guarantees that those who fight for the right to improve the environment cannot be charged criminally or civilly," he said.
Tri also sees the report not only as an attempt to castrate the community's right to be fully informed about the impact of shrimp farm waste pollution, but also as part of a scenario to deflect the main issue in Karimunjawa.
"The main issue is pollution by ponds in Karimunjawa. That should be what the investigators are investigating because it is clearly illegal, not widening it everywhere."
He believes that the reporting of Daniel is a form of criminalization. In fact, the disposal of waste by the farms has actually caused problems on the coast of Cemara Beach. The beach is dirty and odorous.
According to Tri, waste contamination from hundreds of ponds has caused massive growth of silk moss. Some coral reefs there died because they were covered in moss.
The situation is considered detrimental to the fishermen even though many residents depend on it for their livelihoods, ranging from finding seaweed, fish, to tourism.
"This proves how weak state protection is for those who are struggling to realize a better environment," Daniel said by telephone.
Parid Ridwanuddin, National Walhi's Coastal and Marine Campaign Manager also highlighted this case. According to him, the police must be observant to see the problem.
What Daniel did, he said, was part of an effort to protect Karimunjawa's coastal areas from the contamination of shrimp pond waste. For this reason, the police's move to name Daniel as a suspect contradicts Article 66 of PPLH Law Number 32/2009.
According to Parid, the article guarantees that anyone who fights for a better environment cannot be caught in criminal or civil law. Moreover, in the context of Daniel's case, the alleged pollution has been confirmed by a number of parties, including the Jepara Regency Government.
In fact, the Jerapa Government has formed an integrated team to resolve the issue.
Parid said that those who fight for environmental improvement are not criminals who deserve suspect status. On the contrary, they are the foremost people who volunteer their time and energy for a better environment.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of expression Online, Right to liberty and security
- HRD
- Environmental rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jan 31, 2024
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Sep 25, 2023
- Event Description
One of the residents with the initials BT who refused to be relocated for the national strategic project (PSN) Rempang Eco City was summoned by Galang Police. BT was accused of violating Article 28 of the Law on Electronic Information and Transactions (UU ITE).
The summons was issued on September 25 with the number B/02/IX/2023/Reskrim. BT's summons is scheduled for Wednesday (27/9) at the Galang Police Criminal Investigation Unit.
"For the purpose of the investigation, you are requested to be present to provide information which will be held on Wednesday, September 27, 2023," reads a copy of the summons.
BT was summoned after sending a message in a Whatsapp group regarding the rejection of relocation. BT is said to have called on residents to reject the basic necessities distributed by uniformed officers because it would lead to a request for residents' approval for relocation.
"[She] sent a message through the WhatsApp group of Sel Buluh residents, Kel Sembulang about her invitation / appeal / incitement to Sel Buluh residents not to easily accept free food if they don't want to end up being evicted from the village," wrote the summons.
Galang Police assessed that the message contained criminal elements, referring to Article 28 of the ITE Law, which reads that every person intentionally and without the right to disseminate information aimed at causing hatred or hostility of individuals and / or certain community groups based on ethnicity, religion, race and intergroup (SARA).
Public Relations Section of Barresta Police AKP Tigor Sidabariba denied that the letter was a summons. He said the letter was only for clarification.
"It was just a clarification, not a summons," Tigor told CNNIndonesia.com, Tuesday (7/26).
Form of criminalization LBH Pekanbaru Public Lawyer Wilton Amos Panggabean believes that the accusation is a form of criminalization against residents who refuse to be relocated.
"It is true like that [there is a summoning of residents], the accusation is in accordance with the article in the letter as a form of silencing the residents. They are trying to be criminalized," Wilton said when contacted.
Wilton said that until now the 43 residents who became suspects for refusing in Rempang have not been released. The 43 residents are not only from Rempang, but also Batam and Tanjung Pinang who are in solidarity to reject the project.
Wilton said that the Rempang advocacy team has not been able to access all the detained residents. Only 24 residents have been successfully assisted, the rest are still being sought.
"The advocacy team still cannot access all of them, so far we have assisted around 24 people and 2 people have been accompanied by others, we will continue to assist 43 people, including this new one," he explained.
Wilton admitted that there were still obstacles to assisting the 24 residents. The reason is, the advocacy team has difficulty meeting residents who are detained because the pretext is still in the process of investigation.
Thousands of residents of Rempang, Batam, Riau Islands are threatened with having to leave their homes because of the construction of the Rempang Eco City area.
The project, carried out by PT Makmur Elok Graha (MEG), will use 7,572 hectares of land or about 45.89 percent of the total area of Rempang Island of 16,500 hectares.
Thousands of residents did not accept having to leave the land they had lived on long before Indonesia proclaimed its independence. They persisted in defending their homes, even though TNI-Polri officers were deployed so that Rempang residents would agree to be relocated.
Clashes were inevitable. On September 7 and 11, 2023, clashes broke out. Police sprayed tear gas and children were rushed to the hospital. To date, 43 people who refused the relocation were arrested, accused of being provocateurs.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Woman
- Violation
- Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of expression Online
- HRD
- Blogger/ Social Media Activist, WHRD
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jan 5, 2024
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Sep 28, 2023
- Event Description
The action taken by the Head of Satpol PP and Linmas of Ternate City, Fhandy Mahmud, has drawn criticism from various parties.
This followed the viral 28-minute video uploaded by the Instagram account @aksikamisanternate, on Thursday, August 28, 2023.
In the video recording, Fhandy appeared angry because he was recorded by the camera of one of the protesters.
Meanwhile, the Kamisan Action activist who recorded it said that the recording was carried out in a public space where there were no restrictions.
In this regard, Muhammad Tabrani Mutalib, a law academic at Khairun Ternate University, said that he deeply regretted the attitude of Kasatpol PP who prohibited the delivery of aspirations and prohibited the protesters from recording when they dispersed them.
This attitude, according to Tabrani, is based on the utmost ignorance of the Ternate Satpol PP Head. This is because there is no authority for Satpol PP to disperse people who gather to express their thoughts orally and in writing.
"It is a human right as well as a constitutional right of every citizen guaranteed by Article 28 of the 1945 Constitution. If that right is restricted, it means a violation of the human rights and constitutional rights of citizens," said Tabrani, Saturday, September 30, 2023.
Tabrani also questioned what was the legal basis for Satpol PP's dissolution of people gathering to express their thoughts orally and in writing.
"Only on the grounds of public order? What article is the rule? Moreover, the delivery of thoughts orally and in writing is carried out peacefully," said Tabrani.
"It is even more stupid to threaten protesters not to record themselves. There is no legal basis that prohibits people from recording official actions," he continued.
Tabrani considered that the actions of the Kasatpol PP who came to disperse the protesters were official actions, not personal, so they were not subject to recording without permission as regulated by the ITE Law.
"What is prohibited by the ITE Law is if people prohibit someone's private life and then spread it without that permission. Basic understanding like this should be understood, especially the position of Kasatpol PP," he explained.
"So this happened due to the accumulation of ignorance and lack of understanding of the rules of law by Kasatpol PP."
He said, do not because of the celebration of the arrival of the wives of regional heads in Ternate City then prohibit people from delivering demonstrations and conveying thoughts.
"The action of Kasatpol PP is against the law. The Mayor of Ternate must evaluate Kasatpol PP for the incident. so that such incidents do not happen again," he concluded.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Administrative Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Community-based HRD, Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jan 4, 2024
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Nov 9, 2023
- Event Description
Two journalists in Banda Aceh received unpleasant treatment from the bodyguard team of Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Chairman Firli Bahuri.
The two journalists were intimidated while filming Firli Bahuri eating durian at Warkop Sekber Jurnalis, Banda Aceh, Thursday (9/11) night. The two journalists are Raja Umar from Kompas TV and Lala Nurmala from Puja TV.
Raja Umar said he initially wanted to interview Firli. But Firli refused because he was eating durian.
"At that time I wanted to interview the KPK chairman regarding the agenda of the visit to Aceh and ask for his response to Firli's accusation of buying time from the Metro Police summons. Then Firli replied 'no comment, I'm eating durian'," Umar told reporters, Friday (10/11).
Umar then asked for permission for Firli to comment after eating durian while waiting some distance from the table where Firli was eating. However, the police escorting Firli came to Umar to delete all photos and videos.
At first Umar did not respond to the police request, because he had called himself a journalist while showing a press ID card. Then Umar was again visited by plainclothes police to check all his cellphone galleries.
"Because I was forced to open the gallery on my cellphone, I immediately turned on the recording I recorded, then I asked while opening the gallery which photos I had to delete. and the policeman knew I was recording audio he also asked to delete the recording then I resisted," he said.
The audio recording has also been sent by Umar to his editor and to other journalist groups in Aceh, so that it can be used as evidence if something happens to him.
Meanwhile, Puja TV journalist Lala Nurmala received the same treatment as Umar. She had recorded when Umar asked permission from Firli for an interview.
Lala's action was also noticed by Firli Bahuri's bodyguard team and asked Lala whether she took a video or not. At that time Lala replied that she was not recording.
Then the bodyguard asked Lala to open the phone gallery to delete all photos and videos related to Firli. Then Lala deleted some photos and videos under pressure.
"Then he asked me to delete them. I finally deleted them. Yes, I was already under pressure. He asked to open our cell phone, even though the cell phone is our privacy. Meanwhile, from the beginning I said I was not recording, but he insisted," she said.
KPK News Section Head Ali Fikri said that his party had received the information and would check first.
"Oh yes, I read the news, of course we will immediately check it because we don't know who did it," Ali said at the KPK's Red and White Building, Jakarta, Friday.
Ali said that intimidation cannot be justified, especially to people who are doing their jobs.
"What is certain is that it is not allowed if there is really intimidation of journalist friends because we strongly believe in press freedom for friends to get information and convey it to the public," said Ali.
"We don't know whether it was from the KPK or not. If you can make sure it is from KPK officers, then we will check again, of course," he said.
It is known, Firli Bahuri's arrival to Aceh in order to take part in the KPK bus road show and Road To Hakordia. On the sidelines of the KPK official activities, Firli was also observed learning to cook fried rice, playing badminton, celebrating his 60th birthday and eating durian accompanied by media owners who are members of JMSI.
- Impact of Event
- 2
- Gender of HRD
- Man, Woman
- Violation
- Intimidation and Threats
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment
- HRD
- Media Worker, WHRD
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jan 4, 2024
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Nov 27, 2023
- Event Description
Police are suspected of carrying out arbitrary arrests of farmers in Konawe, Southeast Sulawesi. Walhi Sultra considers this arrest to be criminalization.
A group of plainclothes police arrested Ande bin Tokoano or often known as Nderi, a resident of Sandey Village, Angata District, South Konawe, Southeast Sulawesi, early Monday morning (27/11/2023). At that time, after dancing Malulo in a traditional event, the crowd of Sandey residents began to disperse and the village began to become quiet. Suddenly a group of people in plain clothes claiming to be police forced Nderi to come with them.
Initially, some of the remaining residents suspected that the act was kidnapping. But one of them shouted that they were the police.
"The arrest was flawed because the police did not show identification and did not show an arrest warrant," said Regional Executive Director of the Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi) Southeast Sulawesi, Andi Rahman, when contacted by telephone.
Andi admitted that the information he received stated that Nderi's wife had only been sent a letter the next day. In the letter, Nderi was suspected of setting fire to land belonging to PT Marketindo Selaras (MS) and was charged under Article 187 Paragraph (1) of the Criminal Code jo. Article 55 Paragraph (1) 1 of the Criminal Code carries a threat of 12 years in prison.
According to Andi, the police's actions were an attempt at criminalization. A total of 8 villages in Angata District, including Sandey, he said, were in conflict with PT MS. For more than 20 years, residents have proven their control of the land, marked by community activities in land management in the form of plantations and plants that provide a livelihood for the community, such as sago, cashew nuts, white teak and secondary crops as a form of local life that needs to be preserved.
In accordance with PP Number 24 of 1997 Article 24 paragraph (2), community land control over cultivated land for more than 20 years is the basis for the Angata community to have legal land control. Meanwhile, PT MS claims 1,300 hectares of land.
"The Konsel Police have clearly criminalized Angata farmers with Article 187 paragraph 1 juncto, Article 55 paragraph 1 of the Criminal Code which was carried out haphazardly and with legal procedural flaws in carrying out the arrest and handing over the detention to the Southeast Sulawesi Regional Police," he stressed.
Andi revealed that since 2002, 1,300 hectares of cultivated land was previously cultivated by PT Sumber Madu Bukari (SMB), but it was never legally valid. Likewise, the transfer of company power to PT MS in 2019 was also legally and procedurally flawed.
The Jakarta Commercial Court (PN) Judge's Determination No. 33/Pailit/2003/PN.Niaga/JKT PST dated February 20 2004 stated that the assets owned by PT SMB, namely the sugar factory covering an area of 66.24 hectares including mess, vehicles, land released in the Forest area of 12,600 hectares, which includes 1,300 hectares of plotting land located in the villages of Motaha, Puao, Teteasa, Lamooso and Sandarsi Jaya. "However, in the asset attachment, the 1,300 plotting land is not part of PT SMB's assets," he said.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Abduction/Kidnapping, Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to liberty and security
- HRD
- Land rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jan 4, 2024
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Nov 7, 2023
- Event Description
Chairperson of the University of Indonesia (UI) Student Executive Board (BEM) Melki Sedek Huang admitted that he received intimidation, including his family in Pontianak, West Kalimantan. He suspects that the intimidation is related to the student movement about the Constitutional Court (MK) decision regarding the minimum age limit for presidential and vice presidential candidates.
Since the beginning of the management of BEM UI in 2023, Melki admitted that he and a number of other students often received digital attacks and terror in various forms.
However, the intensity has increased since the frenzy of the Constitutional Court decision led by President Joko Widodo's brother-in-law, Anwar Usman.
"I don't know what the motive is, but I have confidence that this is quite closely related to the socio-political conditions that are currently in the air, one of which is about the frenzy of the Constitutional Court's decision," Melki said when contacted by CNNIndonesia.com, Wednesday (8/11).
Melki said his family in Pontianak, West Kalimantan was also visited by a number of parties claiming to be security forces a few weeks ago. Melki said the party did not mention the origin of the unit. They only claimed to be officers.
"The worst thing was that my mother was at home in Pontianak, visited by people in TNI and police uniforms. They asked about Melki's habits at home, what he used to do, what my mother did when she came back home, whether she came back at night or at what time. Yes, asking about the habits of people at home," he said.
In addition, Melki also admitted that he received news from his teacher at SMA Negeri 1 Pontianak that someone had asked about his habits while attending school. Until now, Melki has not reported the terror incident to the police.
"Until now, we are still waiting and seeing," he added.
The terror, said Melki, has been discussed within BEM UI.
CNNIndonesia.com has attempted to contact West Kalimantan Police Chief Inspector General Pipit Rismanto regarding Melki's claim. However, until this news was published, he had not yet responded.
Kapendam XII Tanjungpura Colonel Inf Ade Rizal Muharram admitted that he had not received information about the alleged terror of the authorities against Melki's family in Pontianak. He said he would immediately inform you if he received information about the alleged incident.
"I'll find out first," Ade told CNNIndonesia.com, Wednesday night.
The Constitutional Court has ruled on the minimum age requirement for presidential and vice-presidential candidates, which was originally 40 years old, to be 40 years old or have / are currently holding positions elected through elections, including regional elections.
The decision finally opened the door for Solo Mayor Gibran Rakabuming Raka, who is still 40 years old, to run in the 2024 presidential election. It is known that Gibran is the eldest son of President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) as well as the nephew of Anwar Usman, who at that time served as Chairman of the Constitutional Court.
The decision reaped pros and cons. There were a total of 21 reports of alleged violations of the ethics of constitutional judges filed by a number of parties. Anwar was the most reported party, namely 15 reports.
The Constitutional Court Honor Council (MKMK) finally declared Anwar proven to have violated serious ethics related to conflicts of interest in the Constitutional Court's decision on the minimum age requirement for presidential and vice presidential candidates.
Then, Anwar was sanctioned with the dismissal of Anwar Usman from the position of Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court. The verdict was read out by MKMK Chairman Jimly Ashhiddiqie at the MK Building, Jakarta, Tuesday (7/11) evening.
Jimly said this decision was made after MKMK conducted an examination of Anwar and collected facts and a defense from Anwar. Among the nine MK judges, Anwar was examined twice by MKMK in this alleged ethical violation.
- Impact of Event
- 3
- Gender of HRD
- Man, Woman
- Violation
- Intimidation and Threats
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Online, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Family of HRD, Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Armed forces/ Military, Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jan 4, 2024
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Nov 25, 2023
- Event Description
Violence against journalists has occurred again. This time it happened to a senior journalist in the Bangka Belitung Islands Province named Ichsan Mokoginta.
According to the official statement from the press organization Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) Pangkalpinang City, the violent incident happened to Ichsan Mokoginta who is a journalist from Trasberita.com.
The attack from an unknown person befell Ichsan at his residence on Jalan Kampung Baru, Petaling Banjar Village, West Mendo District, Bangka Regency on Saturday (25/11/2023, around 13.30 WIB.
When confirmed by AJI Pangkalpinang City, Ichsan explained the chronology of the attack he experienced. The incident began when he was approached by an unknown person wearing a black helmet, dark jacket and white and red checkered long-sleeved shirt.
"The perpetrator used language with a Palembang accent and asked about the house of someone named Mamad, to which I answered that I didn't know. However, the question about Mamad's house kept being repeated," said Ichsan, Sunday (26/11/2023).
Ichsan, who received the uninvited person, felt suspicious and then chose to keep his distance by going deeper into the living room of his house. Ichsan's actions were apparently followed by the perpetrator who also entered the house.
The perpetrator then took out a bottle similar to a vinegar bottle from his pocket and then, using both hands, immediately sprayed the liquid in the bottle at Ichsan.
"The perpetrator then fled on a motorbike after I shouted," he said.
The liquid spray, which was thought to be acid, did not cause significant injuries to Ichsan's body. It's just that the liquid spray made the skin around Ichsan's face, neck and stomach feel hot.
"I suspect that this incident is related to my reporting about the existence of illegal tin mining in Penagan Waters, West Mendo Village. I have been aggressively reporting on the mine. I even reported it when fishermen who rejected the mine sent a report to TNI Headquarters about the involvement of individuals in the mine," explained Ichsan.
Currently, said Ichsan, this incident has been reported to the authorities, namely the West Mendo Sector Police (Polsek), which investigators have followed up by visiting the crime scene (TKP) and asking for information.
"A few days before the physical attack, I was invited to meet by one of the individuals and asked me not to report on the Penagan mine. The day before, I found that I was being followed by people who then monitored activities around my house," he said.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Raid, Violence (physical), Wounds and Injuries
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment
- HRD
- Media Worker
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Suspected non-state
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jan 4, 2024
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Nov 25, 2023
- Event Description
The indigenous people of Poco Leok Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), were reported to have received arbitrary treatment by the National Police and TNI officers who were tasked with securing PT PLN and the FPIC team (Private Consent without Coercion) who visited Poco Leok, an area targeted for industrial development geothermal mining. This incident occurred on Saturday, November 25, 2023.
Judianto Simanjuntak, from the Poco Leok Advocacy Coalition, said that at that time the Poco Leok indigenous community took action to reject the arrival of the PLN group. PLN itself, he said, Tuesday (28/11/2023), came to Poco Leok accompanied by armed officers in Polri and TNI uniforms. No less than seven cars and a number of two-wheeled vehicles were deployed to provide security.
This action by the residents, continued Judianto, was then responded to with repressive action by the authorities. The officers pushed and even beat residents who blocked the group's arrival. "Taking cover behind the National Strategic Project (PSN) in an effort to liberalize electricity power, PLN, using the hands of the authorities, did not hesitate to injure residents," said Judianto.
According to Judianto, the Poco Leok indigenous community rejects the presence of PLN geothermal and the Padiapatapa team, because the indigenous community does not want their traditional territory to be confiscated for the purposes of building a geothermal power plant (PLTP).
"The living space of the Poco Leok indigenous people will be lost to build this geothermal power plant," said Judianto.
According to Judianto, the repressive actions of the authorities towards the Poco Leok indigenous community constitute a violation and denial of the right to freedom of expression and expression as guaranteed in the 1945 Constitution, Law Number 39 of 1999 concerning Human Rights, and Law Number 12 2005 concerning Ratification of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR).
Judianto believes that the principle of "prior consent without coercion" by PLN is just outdated jargon as a complement to the requirements for smoothing loans from banks to finance geothermal projects. People have repeatedly refused, but they haven't heeded it. The answer to refusal was the butt of the gun, the swing of the gun and the lunge of the officer's field shoes.
The rejection of the indigenous people of Poco Leok, Manggarai, regarding the construction of a geothermal power plant in Poco Leok, is an effort to defend their traditional territory, as guaranteed in national legal instruments and international law which recognize and respect the rights of indigenous peoples, namely Article 18B paragraph (2) of the Constitution In 1945 Jo. Article 28I paragraph (3) of the 1945 Constitution Jo. Article 6 paragraph (2) Law no. 39 of 1999 concerning Human Rights Jo. Constitutional Court (MK) Decision Number 35/PUU-X/2012, 16 May 2013 in conjunction with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples) in conjunction with ILO Convention No. 169 of 1989 concerning Customary Law Communities.
Judianto said, due to repeated incidents of violence by the authorities against the Poco Leok indigenous community, the Poco Leok Advocacy Coalition emphasized that it condemned the acts of violence carried out by PLN through the security forces (TNI and Polri), urging the National Police Chief to remove the East NUSA Tenggra Regional Police Chief and the Manggarai Police Chief for violating the principles human rights.
Then urge the National Police Chief and TNI Commander to order the withdrawal of the security forces on duty in Poco Leok, urge the National Police Chief, East Nusa Tenggara Regional Police Chief, and Manggarai Police Chief to stop criminalizing the Poco Leok indigenous community, by stopping summonses in any form against the Poco Leok indigenous community, and urge the Minister of BUMN to carry out an evaluation of the PT PLN Board of Directors regarding the incident in Poco Leok.
"Finally, we urge the Indonesian Government and PT PLN to temporarily stop any activities related to geothermal development in Poco Leok until there is an official statement that they will follow the principles contained in free, prior, informed, consent (FPIC) in accordance with the guidelines of the UN Declaration on the Rights of the Community customs (UNDRIP)," said Judianto.
The Poco Leok Advocacy Coalition itself is a combination of a number of civil society organizations, namely the Alliance of Indigenous Peoples of the Archipelago (AMAN), the Association for the Defense of Indigenous Peoples of the Archipelago (PPMAN), the Mining Advocacy Network (Jatam), Trend Asia, the Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI), Legal Aid Institute (LBH) Makassar, JPIC OFM, Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation- Societas Verbi Divini (JPIC-SVD), Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi) East Nusa Tenggara, Sunspirit for Justice and Peace, Labuan Bajo, and the Institute Legal Aid (LBH) Labuan Bajo.
The development of the Ulumbu Geothermal Power Plant (PLTP), which targets the Poco Leok traditional region, Manggarai, NTT, began with the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources' designation in 2017 of the Flores region as a Geothermal Island.
This determination is contained in the Decree of the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources No. 2268 K/MEM/2017.
Then, looking at the potential of the area, PT PLN as the owner of the Ulumbu PLTP intends to expand the capacity from 7.5 MW to 40 MW. The Poco Leok area was chosen which consists of 14 traditional villages in 3 villages.
The expansion of the Ulumbu PLTP geothermal project is based on Decree Number HK/417/2022 concerning Determination of Locations for the Expansion of PLTP Units 5-6 in Poco Leok which was signed by the Regent of Manggarai. Poco Leok has also been designated as part of PSN, and is funded by the German Development Bank Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW) through PT PLN (Persero).
There are 60 planned drilling points which could result in environmental damage and loss of living space for the Poco Leok indigenous community. Problems occurred when the project did not involve the participation and opinions of the Poco Leok indigenous people. "The government does not recognize the existence of the Poco Leok indigenous community," said Judianto
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Community-based HRD, Indigenous peoples' rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jan 4, 2024
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Nov 18, 2023
- Event Description
The Papua Legal Aid Institute (LBH) has urged the Papua Police Chief to immediately order the Merauke Police Chief to release 20 participants of the Ampera South Papua (PS) peace rally. LBH Papua Director Emanuel Gobay said the arrests made by the Merauke Police occurred on Saturday (18/11) morning, when they were preparing for the Ampera PS peace rally.
Emanuel confirmed that his party had also sent a letter of notification of the peaceful action plan with the topic 'The Law is Dead for Awyu Indigenous Peoples in Boven Digoel' to the Merauke Police.
"The Merauke Police, who had received a peaceful action notification letter, instead came to the gathering point and dispersed the Ampera PS protesters and arrested 20 AMPERA PS protesters," he said in a written statement.
Emanuel said that of the total 20 peaceful protesters who were arrested and taken to the Merauke Police Station, one of them was a woman.
He also criticized the arrest steps which were considered arbitrary.
The reason is, the protesters have given a notification letter to the Merauke Police. Therefore, he called the arrest a form of violation of the right to freedom of speech stipulated in the Law.
On the other hand, Emanuel said that the Merauke Police Chief and his staff had also violated the existing authority as stipulated in Article 6 letter q of Government Regulation Number 2 of 2003 concerning Discipline of the Indonesian National Police.
"Evidence that the Police Chief and his staff have silenced democratic space and clearly violated National Police Chief Regulation Number 8 of 2009 concerning the Implementation of Human Rights Standards and Principles in the Duties of the Indonesian National Police," he explained.
Therefore, he urged the Papua Police Chief Inspector General Mathius D Fakhiri and the Governor of South Papua to immediately order the Merauke Police Chief to release all the protesters who had been arrested.
"Immediately release the 20 people of the AMPERA PS Action Period because the dissolution and arrest are contrary to the Principles of Perkap Number 8 of 2009 concerning the Implementation of Human Rights Standards and Principles in Police Duties," he said.
CNNIndonesia.com has attempted to contact Papua Police Chief Inspector General Mathius D Fakhiri and Head of Papua Police Public Relations Commissioner Ignatius Benny Prabowo. However, until this news was published, both of them had not yet responded.
- Impact of Event
- 20
- Gender of HRD
- Man, Woman
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to liberty and security, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Indigenous peoples' rights defender, WHRD
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jan 4, 2024
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Sep 5, 2023
- Event Description
The Forum of Journalists Against Violence (FORJAK) condemned the act of obstruction and alleged repression against journalists by unscrupulous officers of the Civil Service Police Unit (Satpol PP) at the North Sumatra Governor's Office on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.
The alleged violence and intimidation was carried out by Satpol PP officers of the North Sumatra Provincial Government in the middle of the handover ceremony of the memory of the North Sumatra Governor, Edy Rahmayadi, to Acting Governor Hassanudin.
In an official statement obtained by Liputan6.com from FORJAK, Wednesday (6/9/2023), there were 12 journalists who were victims of obstruction of coverage. It started when a number of journalists wanted to enter the Raja Inal Siregar Hall, Second Floor, North Sumatra Governor's Office, Jalan Pangeran Diponegoro, Medan City.
At the entrance to the hall, a number of Satpol PP members were on guard. At that time, civil servants, citizens and journalists jostled to get into the hall. However, when it was the turn of the journalists to enter, Satpol PP officers blocked them.
A Satpol PP member known as EA Lubis suddenly pulled IDN Times journalist Prayugo Utomo, who was about to enter the hall. The Satpol PP officer asked Prayugo about his identity. After being explained, the Satpol PP even said that IDN Times was not an official media.
"What is IDN Times. It's not official," said EA Lubis.
The Satpol PP officer also pushed and pulled the body of the IDN Times journalist who was about to enter. Likewise with other journalists. The Satpol PP officer pushed them away from the hall entrance.
"We are also surprised, why is it even said to be unofficial. I also did the coverage by carrying out the procedure. Using identification or Press ID. I have also explained nicely, but the Satpol PP officer pulled me away, and still said I was not an official media and could not cover the event," said Prayugo, who also serves as the Coordinator of the Advocacy and Legal Division of Pewarta Foto Indonesia (PFI) Medan.
As a result of the obstruction, Yugo suffered losses. He was unable to cover the event.
- Impact of Event
- 12
- Gender of HRD
- Man, Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Administrative Harassment, Restrictions on Movement
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of movement, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment
- HRD
- Media Worker
- Perpetrator-State
- Government
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jan 2, 2024
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Sep 25, 2023
- Event Description
The Ambon Legal Aid Institute (LBH Pers Ambon) ensures that it will oversee the case of violence experienced by journalist Oce Leisubun, a contributor to Carang TV in Southeast Maluku Regency (Malra).
LBH Pers Ambon also rejected the restorative justice offered by the Malra Police Resort (Polres) to the victim who was assaulted at his home on Monday (25/9/2023). The victim's house is in the Pemda Complex, Langgur, Malra Regency.
According to the victim, the violence he experienced was allegedly related to news written about a statement by the Catholic Youth Branch Commissariat (Komcab) of Malra and the Southeast Maluku Community Forum (Formama). This youth group was responding to a case of sexual violence allegedly committed by the Regent of Southeast Maluku, Taher Hanubun.
Before being beaten, Oce Leisubun admitted to receiving threats by telephone at 17.30 WIT. Someone named DR contacted the victim but who picked up the phone, Reny Bunga, his wife. The reason is, the victim's cellphone was left at home. After returning home, an hour later he heard the threatening sentence through his wife.
Not long after, three people including DR came to his house and asked about the news he had written. That's when the victim was hit on the right chin. There was an argument because the perpetrator urged the victim to stop reporting on the Regent's case.
Oce Leisubun was then invited by DR to the Malra Regent's house in Tual City. Although they met, there was no discussion about the beating. For this reason, the victim, along with other journalists and activists, reported the threat and persecution to Malra Police.
"Due to Oce Leisubun's belief regarding the motive for the beating, he asked that this case be prosecuted," said Director of LBH Pers Ambon, Sarchy Sapury at the AmbonKita.com editorial office, Friday (29/9/2023).
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Intimidation and Threats, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment
- HRD
- Media Worker
- Perpetrator-State
- Suspected state
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Non-state
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jan 2, 2024
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Aug 14, 2023
- Event Description
The Bandung Alliance of Independent Journalists (Aliansi Jurnalis Independen Kota Bandung) condemned the violent methods used by the police in handling the protests of the residents of Dago Elos, Bandung, Monday, August 14, 2023. In addition to residents and solidarity groups, violence also befell two journalists who were covering the events at the location.
From the report received by AJI Bandung, the journalists who were beaten were AR from Bandung Bergerak online media; and AES, a journalist from Radar Bandung. The beatings were carried out on the shoulders, abdomen, thighs, hands, hair was grabbed, and the head was hit. When the incident happened, they ran to a resident's house, which was then visited by the police.
AR who was arrested had claimed to be a journalist and showed his press identity, but was ignored. "He was even threatened to be killed or killed by the police," said Fauzan Sazli, Coordinator of the Advocacy Division of AJI Bandung through a press release, Thursday, August 16, 2023. According to AJI Bandung, violence committed by the police against journalists is a serious crime.
The police not only violated Press Law No. 40 of 1999 Article 4 paragraph 3, but also committed a criminal offense in violation of Article 170 of the Criminal Code. Police officers have obstructed and hindered the work of journalists under the provisions of Article 4 paragraph (3). According to Fauzan, this action can be imprisoned for a maximum of 2 years, and a maximum fine of Rp 500 million.
In addition, police officers have also committed arbitrary violence against persons or property as stipulated in Article 170 of the Criminal Code. This action is punishable by a maximum imprisonment of five years and six months. "There is no reason for police officers to commit violence against journalists. If left unchecked, this incident will set a bad precedent for the climate of press freedom in Indonesia," he said.
AJI Bandung condemns the violent methods used by the police against journalists covering the riots at Dago Elos. In addition, AJI Bandung also urged the police to thoroughly investigate this case of violence against journalists. Similar insistence was conveyed by the Coordinator of the Dago Against Forum, Angga Sulistia Putra. According to him, the problem of apparatus violence must be highlighted. "Don't let freedom of expression, freedom of the press also be threatened," he said when met at Dago Elos, Wednesday, August 16, 2023.
Meanwhile, the Bandung Police Chief, Chief Commissioner Budi Sartono, who was met by Tempo after a meeting with representatives of Dago Elos residents and their attorneys, was reluctant to provide information when asked about violence against journalists by the authorities.
The Dago Elos riots on Monday night, August 14, 2023, occurred after residents accompanied by legal counsel reported alleged fraud by those who would evict their homes to the police. Heri Pramono, a member of the legal team from the Bandung Legal Aid Institute (LBH), said that the residents had reported the alleged fraud twice to the Bandung Police Station, previously in March.
Both reports were rejected on the same grounds of lack of evidence. The police, among others, asked for proof of land ownership certificates of the residents who reported so that there was legal standing. "We want to report the crime, but why do we keep discussing the land," said Heri, Tuesday, August 15, 2023.
Returning to Dago Elos, residents who were disappointed waiting for the results of the report since morning, blocked the highway in front of Terminal Dago Bandung while burning tires. At that time, negotiations were held between residents and the police to open the road and residents were asked to return to submit a report to the Bandung Police Headquarters. However, the plan fell apart when tear gas was fired.
- Impact of Event
- 2
- Gender of HRD
- Man, Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Death threat, Intimidation and Threats, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Community-based HRD, Media Worker
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jan 2, 2024
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Jul 29, 2023
- Event Description
An online media journalist named Erfandi was assaulted by a number of TNI members at the Kalinget Harbor Post, Sumenep, East Java. The journalist was beaten by TNI members while reporting at the location.
Quoted from Antara, the persecution incident occurred on Saturday (29/7/2023) at around 22.00 WIB at the Kalianget Port Security Post. At that time, Erfandi was about to report on a three-wheeled motorcycle carrying fuel out of a gas station in Kalianget to Kalianget Harbor.
"At that time, I didn't have time for an interview, and only asked the security guard at the port post about the fuel being transported by a tricycle. He said the fuel belonged to the Navy," Erfandi said.
Shortly afterwards, the guard called three people, who then unceremoniously beat Erfandi. There was no interview. There was no time to explain.
The incident was recorded on video with a duration of 1:26:22 (1 hour 26 minutes 22 seconds). One of the perpetrators' faces appears quite bright. So is the look of the gunman pointing a gun at Erfandi.
"I hope what I experienced is the last. Hopefully no more journalists will be victims of violence like what I experienced," he said.
Erfandi was ganged up on by a number of TNI members until he was bruised, slammed, dragged, then a number of his belongings were confiscated such as wallets and cell phones. He was even forced to crawl on the ground.
For the incident, Batuporon Naval Base Commander Lieutenant Colonel Imam Ibnu Hajar apologized for the case of mistreatment by four members of the Navy to a journalist named Erfandi at the Kalianget Port Post on July 29, 2023.
"I, on behalf of Lieutenant Colonel Imam Ibnu Hajar as Commander of the Navy, sincerely apologize to fellow journalists for the incident that happened to Erfandi," he said in a recorded video statement received by the media in Pamekasan, East Java, Thursday (3/8/2023).
When delivering the apology, Imam Ibnu Hajar was accompanied by the journalist who was the victim of the persecution, Erfandi, and the victim's legal counsel, Sulaisi Abdurrazak.
In addition to delivering an apology, Danlanal Imam Ibnu Hajar also promised to fulfill the demands of the victim and the victim's lawyer, namely mutating the four members of the Navy who mistreated the journalist Erfandi.
"We will also fulfill the demands to transfer them out of Madura," Imam said in a 1-minute 19-second video recording.
He expressed his gratitude to the Commander of Kodim 0827 Sumenep Lieutenant Colonel Czi Donny Pramudya Mahard for helping mediate the case between the Navy and the Sumenep journalist.
The demand to mutate four members of the Navy who served in Kalianget, Sumenep and persecute the Sumenep journalist is one of the three points of demands conveyed by the victim during the media.
Other demands asked the four Navy personnel who were persecuting journalists to apologize publicly and face to face with the victims, as well as process their laws in accordance with the provisions in military institutions.
"However, a direct apology by the four Navy personnel cannot be done because they are no longer in Sumenep after being withdrawn by the unit to Batuporon for punishment. The apology by Danlanal Batuporon Lieutenant Colonel Imam Ibnu Hajar in the video also represents the four members," said Erfandi's legal counsel, Sulaisi Abdurrazak, contacted by telephone from Pamekasan on Thursday night.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Intimidation and Threats, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment
- HRD
- Media Worker
- Perpetrator-State
- Armed forces/ Military
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jan 2, 2024
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Aug 18, 2023
- Event Description
The reporting of two protesters by the Director of PT BMU to the South Aceh Police raised the suspicions of the two residents. They reported the South Aceh Police to the Chief of Police because they suspected that there was something odd in the handling of the mining company's report.
Through an unconfirmed letter, the two reported parties, Sutrisno and Jumra, sent a letter to the Chief of Police on August 19, 2023, one day after the date of their summons to the South Aceh Police on August 18, 2023. In the letter to the Chief of Police, it was stated that they were very surprised to receive a summons from the police.
"We were very surprised to receive a summons from the Polres Number B/50N llJ/RES. I.24/2023 dated August 18, 2023, addressed to me, SUTRISNO and summons Number B/49Mll/RES. I.24/2023 dated August 18, 2023 addressed to me JUMRA based on Hj LATIFAH HANUM's report dated August 18, 2023 regarding the alleged crime of Unpleasant Acts," they wrote in the first point.
In the next point, they explained that in the Central Kluet District area of South Aceh Regency, PT Beri Mineral Utama has been operating a gold mine for a long time. This company, he said, has an iron ore IUP OP. "The Aceh ESDM Office around April 2023 has given a written warning," the two residents accused.
It was explained in point 4, that during the visit of the integrated team from Aceh Province to the mine site on July 25, 2023, an agreement was reached with all the people present to stop and close the PT BMU mining operation which was obviously said to have damaged the environment.
Quoting a statement from the Aceh Government's One Stop Integrated Licensing Office through an online media, it was stated that the operating license of PT Beri Mineral Utama (BMU) had been suspended. The step was taken based on an integrated team report dated July 25, 2023 and the results of a meeting with the community at the mine site.
At the end of their letter, the two residents added that the facts on the ground were that PT BMU was still operating. "In fact, until August 17, 2023, PT BMU continued to operate gold mining, resulting in a demonstration from the community to the Kluet Sub-District Office, South Aceh Regency," they explained.
The two residents admitted that they felt strange when the South Aceh Police responded so quickly to the report of the mining company, Hj Latifah Hanum on August 18, 2023, which was submitted on August 18, 2023. Because, on the same date the Polres immediately sent summons to these two residents. "In our opinion, the Aceh Selalan Police should follow up on the alleged illegal mining practices of PT BMU, because the license is iron ore, but mining gold," said this resident.
Not only about the alleged misuse of mining licenses, these residents also accused PT BMU of carrying out exploration in prohibited areas. "According to media reports, almost 90% of PT BMU's mining land is in the Leuser ecosystem area," he concluded.
- Impact of Event
- 2
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of expression Offline
- HRD
- Community-based HRD, Environmental rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Corporation Extractive industries
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Dec 26, 2023
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Aug 2, 2023
- Event Description
Hundreds of personnel were deployed to secure pepper farmers who were protesting in front of the PT Vale Indonesia camp in Tanamalia Block, Wednesday, August 2, 2023.
These personnel consisted of TNI and Brimob. Even several Brimob personnel were armed with long barrels.
Instead of providing security when the pepper farmers expressed their aspirations to PT Vale, according to a pepper farmer who participated in the action, he was intimidated by one of the Brimob personnel.
"One of the Brimob officers threatened to burn our car if we did not stop the demonstration," he said.
The action taken by the Brimob personnel disappointed the farmers. According to him, the act of threatening residents makes it seem as if the security forces want to protect the company.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Intimidation and Threats
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Community-based HRD, Land rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Dec 19, 2023
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Aug 15, 2023
- Event Description
At least 20 people were wounded when police used batons, water cannon and tear gas to disperse hundreds of people who joined rallies in Indonesia’s West Papua region on the 61st anniversary of an agreement that made the territory part of Indonesia, news agencies report.
The US-brokered 1962 New York Agreement allowed Indonesia to annex the Christian-majority region after the end of Dutch colonial rule, according to a report in the UCA News.
Riot police attacked peaceful demonstrators in three locations near the provincial capital Jayapura yesterday, alleged Emmanuel Gobay, a Catholic and an official of the Papua Legal Aid Institute.
The demonstrators called on the international community to review the agreement and take action to end ongoing violence and repression in the region, said the report.
“In fact, they only held peaceful demonstrations,” said Gobay, who joined one of the rallies.
He stated that more than 20 people were beaten, with one of them later being treated in hospital.
“One person was seriously injured and was immediately transported to the hospital for treatment,” he said.
Listening to speeches Videos and photos obtained by UCA News showed police attacked with water canons and fired tear gas while people were listening to speeches from leaders of the West Papua National Committee (KNPB), the protest organiser.
Gobay said that although the authorities viewed the KNPB as a “separatist — pro-independence — group “they should have the right to express their opinion” as guaranteed in the nation’s constitution.
“Moreover, they submitted an official letter notifying police about the programme beforehand,” he added.
He condemned the use of water cannon and tear gas on demonstrators.
These should only be for anarchic demonstrations — “not peaceful demonstrations,” he said.
Gobay alleged that police committed criminal offences by torturing and beating protesters, and called on the Papuan police chief to immediately prosecute the perpetrators so that there was a deterrent effect, said the UCA News report.
Father Bernard Baru from the Jayapura Diocese’s Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation Commission said that this repressive action was a repetition of the discriminatory treatment of Papuans by the state.
Brutal police action ‘normal’ “In Papua, police actions like this are considered normal. This only deepens discrimination against Papuans,” he said.
Police officials were not available for comment.
KNPB spokesman Ones Sahuniap issued a statement to condemn the police brutality and claimed those who were beaten suffered serious head injuries and bled profusely.
Suhuniap said the police used rattan and batons to beat and break up the demonstration.
The KNPB simultaneously held demonstrations in Papua and in other parts of Indonesia, asking the United Nations to review the 1962 New York Agreement.
During the rallies, KNPB leaders called the New York Agreement “a violation of human rights of Papuans” sponsored by Indonesia, the Netherlands and the United States and the United Nations.
Not party to agreement As per the agreement, later added to the agenda of UN General Assembly, the Netherlands agreed to transfer the control of West Papua New Guinea to Indonesia, pending an UN-administered referendum.
The Papuans were not party to the agreement and it paved the way for the 1969 Act of Free Choice, an independence referendum favoring Indonesian rule in Papua whuch was largely regarded as a sham.
Indonesia’s annexation of Papua and use to force to crush dissent sparked an armed pto-indeoendence movement.
Thousands of civilians, soldiers and rebels have been killed and tens of thousands have been displaced due to the conflict in the easternmost region in the past decades.
- Impact of Event
- 20
- Gender of HRD
- Man, Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community), Woman
- Violation
- Intimidation and Threats, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Community-based HRD, Minority rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Dec 19, 2023
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Nov 13, 2023
- Event Description
On November 13, 2023, during a hearing at the East Jakarta District Court, the Public Prosecutor requested Fatia Maulidiyanti, former Coordinator of the Commission for the Disappeared and Victims of Violence (KontraS), FIDH Vice-President, and OMCT General Assembly member, be sentenced to three years and six months in prison and a fine of 500,000 Rupiah (30 Euros), and Haris Azhar, Executive Director of Lokataru, be sentenced to four years in prison and a fine of one million Rupiah (60 Euros).
The Observatory recalls that a defamation case against Fatia Maulidiyanti and Haris Azhar was initiated in August 2021, after Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for Maritime and Investment Affairs, and retired army general, Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, sent them a subpoena in relation to a talk show video posted on Haris Azhar’s YouTube channel, in which the two human rights defenders alleged the Minister was involved in controversial gold mining activities in Papua Province.
As Ms Maulidiyanti and Mr Azhar refused to apologise, Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan filed a police report on September 22, 2021, against the two human rights defenders alleging that both violated criminal defamation provisions, namely “attacking someone’s honour or reputation with accusations” and “defamation” (Articles 310 and 311 of the Criminal Code, respectively) and Article 45(3) of the amended Electronic Information and Transaction (EIT) Law. Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan asked for 300 billion rupiah (approximately 18 million Euros) in compensation. The trial of Ms Maulidiyanti and Mr Azhar began on April 3, 2023, before the East Jakarta District Court and 28 hearings have taken place since then. On November 27, 2023, the two human rights defenders are scheduled to submit their defence at the East Jakarta District Court.
The Observatory denounces the ongoing judicial harassment against Fatia Maulidiyanti and Harris Azhar, which seems to be only aimed at punishing them for their legitimate human rights activities and for exercising their right to freedom of opinion and expression, enshrined in international human right law, and particularly in Article 19 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, to which Indonesia is a state party.
The Observatory urges the Indonesian authorities to dismiss the case against Fatia Maulidiyanti and Haris Azhar, and to put an end to any acts of harassment – including at the judicial level – against them and all other human rights defenders in the country, and to ensure that they are able to carry out their legitimate human rights activities without any hindrance or fear of reprisal.
- Impact of Event
- 2
- Gender of HRD
- Man, Woman
- Violation
- Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of expression Online
- HRD
- NGO staff, WHRD
- Perpetrator-State
- Judiciary
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Related Events
- Indonesia: NGO workers picked up by police for interrogation (Update), Indonesia: two defenders named suspects as judicial harassment continues (Update)
- Date added
- Dec 19, 2023
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Aug 5, 2023
- Event Description
Several police officers dressed casually are suspected of intimidating and using violence against journalists while covering the forced return of protesters at the Grand Mosque of West Sumatra in Padang, West Sumatra. Three journalist organizations condemn the obstruction of journalistic work.
Chairman of the Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) Padang Aidil Ichlas, Sunday (6/8/2023), said that at least four journalists were victims of intimidation or violence by the apparatus. The four journalists are Nandito Putra (Tribunnews), Fachri Hamzah (Tempo), Dasril (Padang TV), and Zulia Yandani (Classy FM).
"We condemn such actions. In fact, a female journalist has also become a victim. Some of the journalists who tried to break up and release their colleague who was about to be lifted were also threatened and their shirt collars were grabbed," said Aidil.
Tribunnews journalist, Nandito Putra, in a press statement, explained that he was grabbed by plainclothes police officers while recording the return of protesters and doing a live broadcast for his media on Saturday afternoon. Prior to that, he was also prohibited from taking photos and his cellphone was about to be confiscated by the authorities.
According to Nandito, around 3:30 pm, he was broadcasting live on Facebook Tibunpadang.com to record the situation of West Pasaman residents who were rejecting the national strategic project (PSN) in the courtyard of the West Sumatra Grand Mosque. After recording the condition of the residents for two minutes, he directed the camera towards the police who were pulling a woman.
“I followed the crowd to a distance of about 3 meters. However, when I was recording, suddenly some plainclothes people came and grabbed me. My cellphone was taken by force. Then the apparatus asked me what my purpose was and I explained that I was reporting," said Nandito.
Nandito was only released after two journalists protested against the police officer's actions. However, in that effort, the security forces also lifted Fachri Hamzah's shirt collar, a Tempo journalist, and made threats. The same officer also threatened Aidil Ichlas, Chairman of AJI Padang, who at that time was also trying to release Nandito.
The incident ended a few minutes later after several officers from the Padang City Resort Police intervened and apologized to Nandito, Fachri, and Aidil for the incident.
On another occasion, Dasril, a journalist from Padang TV, also experienced intimidation by police officers. At the time, Dasril was recording the arrest of a member of the Legal Aid Institute (LBH) Padang who was accompanying the protesters.
Suddenly, a police officer obstructed Dasril's camera from recording. "That's enough, don't record anymore," said the officer. However, Dasril continued to do his job.
Meanwhile, Zulia Yandani, a female journalist from Classy FM, also experienced violence during the chaotic mass repatriation incident. At that time, Zulia had just finished praying and heard the commotion on the first floor of Masjid Raya Sumbar.
Seeing the tense situation, Zulia then recorded the incident, but was approached by a number of police officers who then took her phone. "I have explained that I am a journalist, but they still pulled me and lifted both of my legs. They were going to take me to the car," she said.
Due to the police's act of intimidation and violence towards journalists, three journalist organizations in West Sumatra, namely AJI Padang, Pewarta Foto Indonesia (PFI) Padang, and Ikatan Jurnalis Televisi Indonesia (IJTI) Sumbar, issued a joint statement through a press release.
These three journalist organizations are of the opinion that the actions taken by the police have violated press freedom. However, Law Number 40 of 1999 concerning the Press has clearly regulated matters related to journalistic work.
Such intimidation action also violates Article 18 Paragraph (1) of Law Number 40 Year 1999. The article states, "Any person who unlawfully and intentionally performs actions resulting in obstructing or impeding the implementation of the provisions of Article 4 paragraphs (2) and (3) shall be punished with imprisonment for a maximum of 2 years or a maximum fine of IDR 500 million."
Therefore, AJI Padang, PFI Padang, and IJTI Sumbar condemn the acts of intimidation and violence by the police towards journalists on duty at the Grand Mosque of Sumbar. The three associations also urge the Chief of West Sumatra Regional Police to apologize for the incident of intimidation and violence.
The Chief of Police of West Sumatra is urged to process his members who intimidate and use violence against journalists in accordance with regulations. In addition, the Chief of Police of West Sumatra is requested to ensure that standard operating procedures for handling demonstrations always prioritize professionalism, persuasion, and respect for press freedom.
On the other hand, AJI Padang, PFI Padang, and IJTI Sumbar appreciate the actions taken by several police officers from Polresta Padang who prevented violence against several journalists and immediately apologized. Finally, the three journalistic organizations also urged journalists to continue to adhere to the journalistic code of ethics while working.
On Saturday afternoon, at the Masjid Raya Sumbar, one of the journalists who became a victim, Zulia Yandani, reported the issue to the Inspector General of Sumbar, Suharyono. Initially, Suharyono responded jokingly to the alleged behavior of his member who is suspected of being intel. "So the intel is still fond of you, Mom," he said.
However, after Zulia convinced that the police officer's actions were serious, Suharyono summoned the Director of Intelligence of the West Sumatra Provincial Police, Commissioner Sunarya, to apologize directly to Zulia for the incident.
- Impact of Event
- 5
- Gender of HRD
- Man, Woman
- Violation
- Intimidation and Threats, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment
- HRD
- Media Worker, WHRD
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Dec 18, 2023
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Aug 16, 2023
- Event Description
A hunger strike by domestic workers at the House of Representatives building in Jakarta ended in violence. Police confiscated their property and beat the protesters. The action has been held since August 14, 2023 until the Domestic Workers Protection Bill is passed.
During the action on August 16, 2023, the police beat and confiscated the protesters' equipment. The head coordinator of JALA PRT, Lita Anggraini, was suddenly hit during an argument with the police at the House of Representatives Building, Jakarta.
A female police officer named Ponco stated that in welcoming Independence Day, no protest should take place.
"We are celebrating independence, so we must not organize protests," said Ponco.
Lita Anggraini stated that this protest was carried out because it was celebrating the independence of domestic workers, "Same, because today we are celebrating the independence of domestic workers, so we carried out the protest."
Ponco and dozens of other police officers then closed in around the protesters who were carrying small red and white flags with the words pass the PPRT bill. The police told the protesters to go home because they were disrupting the independence day celebrations and jamming traffic.
"Today many domestic workers have been victimized, ma'am," said Jihan Faathiah, an protestor from Perempuan Mahardhika.
Then the next second, the police told the protesters to go home. The protesters refused, and one of the police men was in civilian clothes. Then, they hit the protest signs and hit Lita Anggraini on the head.
"The police hit my head, yes, watch out, don't do violence," Lita Anggraini shouted.
The police kept telling the protesters to go home. However, the protesters refused and remained in front of the DPR RI Building. At that time, President Jokowi was reading out his State of the Nation Address.
The protesters hoped to meet President Jokowi. They asked the President to urge the DPR leadership to immediately pass the Domestic Workers Protection Bill. This bill has been pending for 19 years.
Domestic Workers (DWs) are staging a hunger strike starting on Monday, August 14, 2023 in front of the House of Representatives Building, Jakarta. This protest will be carried out until the PPRT Bill is passed into law.
The protest was held in 6 cities in Indonesia, namely Jakarta, Medan, Tangerang, Semarang, Yogyakarta, Makassar. Not only domestic workers, community leaders and civil society networks also joined these protests.
The situation of domestic workers and labor today is not good, following several bad practices in the legislative process carried out by the Government. Among them, not listening to waves of criticism and resistance by continuing to force the enactment of the Omnibus Law on Job Creation.
The same thing is felt by Domestic Workers who have been waiting for about 19 years. The urge is for the Draft Law on the Protection of Domestic Workers (RUU PPRT) to become a DPR Initiative Bill.
Since it was drafted in 2001, the PPRT Bill was submitted to the DPR in 2004. After the stipulation process in Baleg on July 1, 2022, KSP formed the PPRT Law Task Force 2002. On January 18, 2023, President Joko Widodo delivered a statement to accelerate the discussion and ratification of the PPRT Bill. March 21, 2023, the Chairperson of the House of Representatives established the PPRT Bill as a House Initiative Bill. The government has sent a Presidential Letter on April 5 and DIM of the PPRT Bill on May 16, 2023 to the DPR. However, during the May - July 2023 session, the PPRT Bill was never discussed and passed.
19 years is not a short time for domestic workers to wait for a legal umbrella to protect them. For 19 years, the PPRT Bill has been held hostage, just as domestic workers are held hostage in modern slavery and human trafficking. During this time, the omission of suffering and violence experienced by domestic workers by the DPR has become a collective memory that must be heard by the legislators that the ratification of the PPRT Bill must be done immediately.
Among the victims of human trafficking, there are also domestic workers. However, the emergency situation of violence and human trafficking in Indonesia is not accompanied by the seriousness of the DPR to follow up on the discussion of the PPRT Bill.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community), Woman
- Violation
- Intimidation and Threats, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Community-based HRD, Labour rights defender, WHRD
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Dec 18, 2023
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Oct 3, 2023
- Event Description
The Gorontalo Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) condemned the obstruction of journalistic work by Gorontalo Police officers on Tuesday (3/10/2023).
The act of obstruction occurred when journalists from Tribun, Antara, and Dulohupa were covering the case of the death of one of IAIN Sultan Amai Gorontalo's freshmen, which the family and their attorney wanted to report to the Gorontalo Police.
While taking photos and videos, a number of journalists were suddenly prohibited from taking pictures or covering inside the SPKT office of the Gorontalo Police.
Because of this treatment, the journalists decided not to record or take pictures anymore and chose to leave the SPKT room. They were forced to sit outside the building while waiting for the victim's family to report.
Some time later, after the victim's family lawyer left the SPKT room, the journalists returned to conduct interviews. During the interview, the police officer suddenly prohibited the journalists from recording and asked for the recording to be deleted.
Journalists were prohibited from taking pictures with the SPKT building in the background. The officer asked the journalists to conduct the interview elsewhere, and asked not to take the writing or the SPKT building.
The reason was because he was worried that there would be public misunderstanding in understanding the news. Another reason given by the police officer was that the report from the citizen being covered by the journalist was not yet clear.
Wawan Akuba, Chairman of AJI Gorontalo condemned the action. According to him, freedom of the press is not limited by the clarity of the report. Journalists have the right to cover an event, whether it is a clear event or an unclear event.
In addition, the actions of the police officers were also intimidating. The police officer clearly prohibited journalists from taking pictures or recording in the SPKT area with an arrogant tone.
"This can cause fear and anxiety for journalists in carrying out their duties," said Wawan.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Intimidation and Threats
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment
- HRD
- Media Worker
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Nov 26, 2023
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Sep 27, 2023
- Event Description
Church bodies have joined advocacy groups to complain against alleged use of intimidatory measures by Indonesian police against villagers protesting a geothermal project in a Christian-majority province.
In a complaint submitted to the National Human Rights Commission in Jakarta on Oct. 20, they accused police of carrying out "intimidation and criminalization" against residents opposing the power project led by State’s Electricity Company (PT PLN) at Poco Leok in East Nusa Tenggara province.
The organizations, including Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation Commission (JPIC) of the Franciscans and Divine Word, pointed out that the summons issued to seven residents earlier this month and 12 others this week were “an arbitrary act by the Manggarai Police.”
"The Poco Leok indigenous community does not know the reason why the police carried out this summons which was completely unreasonable," they said.
The Manggarai Police in the summons, a copy of which was obtained by UCA News, accused the residents of committing a crime "by deliberately obstructing or impeding the development of a geothermal business and by using violence against officials who were carrying out their legitimate duties."
Manggarai Police spokesman I Made Budiarsa said residents were "randomly summoned to ask for clarification regarding police officers' information reports” about an incident on Sept. 27.
Around 30 police and military personnel had gone to Poco Leok on that day to escort officers from the state-owned Electricity Company on a visit to the geothermal project site.
Syamsul Alam Agus, chairman of the executive board of the Association of Indigenous Peoples of the Archipelago said it is the duty of police to protect vulnerable people.
“Unfortunately, the police protect individuals or companies who come to destroy the land of indigenous peoples," he added.
Valens Dulmin, a lawyer from Franciscans’ JPIC Commission said the police action violated the 1945 Constitution which assures “equal treatment before the law.”
Meanwhile, Melky Nahar, coordinator of the Mining Advocacy Network, said that "in the name of a national strategic project that was created without prior consultation, small people are being evicted from their territory."
Hari Kurniawan, a commissioner at the National Human Rights Commission said they would convene a joint meeting before arriving at a decision on the complaint.
The Poco Leok geothermal project is an expansion of the Ulumbu Geothermal Power Plant, about 3 kilometers west of Poco Leok, which has been operational since 2012.
The government aims to hike the project capacity to 40 megawatts from the current 10 megawatts through the expansion.
However, the project funded by the Germany-based Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW) continues to face opposition from local residents who fear it will take away their ancestral land and livelihoods across 10 villages.
Most of the affected residents, who are farmers and also raise livestock, are Catholics under the Ruteng diocese.
Flores Island was designed as a geothermal spot by a 2017 government decision.
It has a total geothermal potential of 902 megawatts, or 65 percent of the total capacity in East Nusa Tenggara province, according to the Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Intimidation and Threats, Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of expression Offline
- HRD
- Indigenous peoples' rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Nov 26, 2023
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Oct 29, 2023
- Event Description
The criminalization of several farmers from the Tani Nelayan Union (STN) by the Jambi Police occurred in Betung Village, Kumpeh, Muaro Jambi Regency on Sunday, October 29, 2023.
Even more ironic, one of the lecturers from a well-known university in Jambi, initials H, was involved in committing violence against farmers.
"This is inhumane treatment from the authorities. And ironically academics are also involved. We strongly condemn this criminalization," said Suluh Rifai, Chairman of STN, when giving a statement to the media crew.
According to Rifai, inhumane actions occurred when several farmers were treated like animals, tied up by the neck and then dragged by police officers and several people from the Fajar Pagi Plasma Cooperative of PT Ricky Kurniawan Kertapersada (PT RKK).
Rifai could not understand the criminalization carried out by the authorities and unscrupulous lecturers. In fact, according to him, the power possessed by the police and lecturers should be devoted to the people, not to the cooperative.
"I can't stop thinking. The police are no longer an institution to protect the people. But the oppressor of the people. These lecturers are also the same, they have tarnished higher education institutions that should be independent from corporations, instead they are under the feet of corporations," said Rifai angrily.
When asked for information on the criminalization of farmers, Rifai said that the Fajar Pagi Cooperative, former plasma of PT RKK, had violated the law from the beginning and caused losses to the state for dozens of years because it had planted oil palm plantations in the Industrial Plantation Forest (HTI) area.
Previously, PT RKK had also been defeated by the judges at all levels that the rightful owner of the land occupied by PT RKK was now PT WKS.
After all, according to Rifai, the government permit given to PT WKS is an Industrial Plantation Forest (HTI) concession.
However, Rifai explained, PT RKK has broken the law and violated the PTUN decision by continuing to use the Industrial Plantation Forest (HTI) area with oil palm plantations on an area of 2391 hectares since 2008.
"The state has been tricked by PT RKK since a dozen years. For me this is a shame, as big as Indonesia can be fooled by PT. RKK, which is now bankrupt," Rifai said, again.
Not finished there, PT. RKK also said Rifai was the culprit for burning forests and destroying ecology in Muaro Jambi but never paid fines until now, which amounted to more than 191 billion.
For the actions of PT RKK, Rifai urged the Indonesian Ministry of Environment (KLH), the National Police Chief and the Ministry of Education to immediately punish PT RKK and its plasma Fajar Pagi Cooperative and Jambi Police who were involved and unscientific lecturers.
Rifai also demanded that the Ministry of ATR / BPN RI immediately cancel the HGU of PT. RKK and asked the Chief of Police to stop and take over the case being handled by the Jambi Police for the detention of several farmers without trial.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Vilification, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to liberty and security, Right to protect reputation
- HRD
- Community-based HRD, Environmental rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Non-state
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Nov 26, 2023
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Sep 14, 2023
- Event Description
The conflict between the people of Nagari Bidar Alam and the people of Nagari Ranah Pantai Cermin with PT Ranah Andalas Plantation (PT RAP) in South Solok Regency led to the criminalization of 6 residents. All six were named as suspects by South Solok Police. The summoning of the six people in Bidar alam originated from police report Number LP/168/IX/2020/SPKT related to the crime of theft on September 14, 2020, which was reported by the company.
Responding to the criminalization of residents, Diki Rafiqi, Coordinator of the Advocacy Division of LBH Padang said that LBH Padang and Walhi West Sumatra West Sumatra made three demands. First, urging the South Solok Police to stop the criminalization of the Bidar Alam community. Second, urging the Regent of South Solok to revoke PT RAP's license. Third, the South Solok Police should investigate PT RAP's criminal allegations, including gardening without a permit, embezzlement of community revenue sharing money, and taxation crimes.
Diki explained that the problem stems from agrarian conflicts that are still unresolved in South Solok Regency. Even though PT RAP, which allegedly reported the community, no longer has any legality. "This is reinforced by the Decree of the South Solok Regent which revoked PT RAP's location permit on July 29, 2008. In addition, PT RAP also does not have Business Use Rights (HGU) in Nagari Bidar Alam and Nagari Ranah Pantai Cermin," he said in an official statement Monday, September 25, 2023.
Initially, said Diki, PT RAP was present due to an agreement between the ninik mamak and PT RAP that there would be a 60 percent - 40 percent profit sharing since the construction of the plantation, but until now the community has not received their rights at all from PT RAP. "Decades of people waiting for good faith from PT RAP to provide 40 percent profit sharing from the harvest have never been obtained," he said.
The impact of the 60 percent to 40 percent agreement, PT RAP has broken its promise to the community. In mid-2020, the community took over their land by harvesting on their own land. In addition, there is also no clarity on conflict resolution by the Regent of South Solok until now. The choice to reclaim rights by the community is based on the situation of economic needs that the company used to promise to prosper.
However, the South Solok Police responded to the reclaiming of land rights by naming a suspect in the alleged crime of theft. This condition certainly intensified the conflict in Nagari Bidar Alam and Nagari Ranah Pantai Cermin.
According to Diki, this is clearly one of the criminalization efforts carried out by the police that can silence the struggle for rights carried out by the community. This criminalization also gives fear to the community so that the company can regain control of the community's land. If the police read the agreements between the community and PT RAP in partnership to build oil palm plantations, it can be concluded that the oil palm plantations belong to the community and the company.
"Then how can a person who owns be accused of stealing on his own land and oil palm trees that are 40% capitalized by the landowning community. Don't think that the plantation was only built by the company because the mechanism built between the company and the community is a partnership and profit sharing," he said.
Before the South Solok Police accepted PT RAP's report, said Diki, the police should have questioned the legality of the company, because the company no longer has legal legality there. In addition, PT RAP not only harms the community but also harms the state by not paying taxes. The state should take action against things like this instead of punishing people who have long been cheated. "In addition, the issue of PT RAP and the landowners is not a criminal issue but a civil issue," said Diki.
Tommy, Head of Advocacy of Walhi West Sumatera, stated that the oil palm plantation cultivation activities carried out by PT RAP without having land rights and business licenses are illegal. Because, plantation cultivation business activities and / or plantation product processing businesses can only be carried out by plantation companies if they have obtained land rights and fulfill business licenses related to plantations from the central government (article 42 paragraph (1).
Furthermore, said Tommy, article 55 of Law 39 of 2014 concerning Plantations as amended by Law Number 06 of 2023 concerning the Stipulation of Government Regulations in Lieu of Law Number 2 of 2022 concerning Job Creation into Law also emphasizes norms that prohibit everyone (including companies) from unlawfully working on, using, occupying, and / or controlling plantation land (including on customary land), harvesting or collecting plantation products.
With the illegality of the activities of working on, using, occupying, and/or controlling plantation land by PT RAP, it does not have land rights and does not have a business license.
So, said Tommy, PT RAP can be subject to plantation crime, regulated in article 107 of Law 39 of 2014 concerning Plantations as amended by Law Number 06 of 2023 concerning the Stipulation of Government Regulations. Substitute for Law Number 2 of 2022 concerning Job Creation into Law which emphasizes that every person who unlawfully works, uses, occupies, and controls plantation land, community land or customary land rights of indigenous peoples.
"With the intention of the plantation business, cutting plants in the plantation area; harvesting or collecting plantation products as referred to in Article 55, shall be punished with a maximum imprisonment of 4 (four) years or a maximum fine of Rp. 4,000,000,000," he said.
- Impact of Event
- 6
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of expression Offline
- HRD
- Community-based HRD, Land rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Corporation Agricultural business
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Nov 26, 2023
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Sep 9, 2023
- Event Description
Eight residents of Torobulu, Konawe Regency, Southeast Sulawesi (Sultra) were reported to the police by the mining company PT Wijaya Inti Nusantara (WIN). They were reported for taking action against mining activities
"Yes, the one who reported was PT WIN's attorney," said Head of Criminal Investigation Unit of South Konawe Police AKP Henryanto Tandirerung to detikcom, Sunday (15/10/2023).
PT WIN made a police report against the 8 residents on Thursday (28/9). The police then sent a summons to the reported parties to submit clarification on Monday (16/10) tomorrow.
"Initially I intended to mediate these 8 people but they didn't come. So now I want to clarify," he said.
Torobulu Resident Coordinator, Ruhima, said that 8 residents were reported to the police after they held a protest at the PT WIN mine site in Torobulu Village, Laeya District, Konsel, Southeast Sulawesi, Wednesday (27/9). However, only 2 people were summoned by the police.
"Yes, eight people were reported, but it seems only two people have been summoned," said Ruhima.
Ruhima said the action was carried out because the agreement by the sub-district government and residents was violated by PT WIN. PT WIN continues to mine at the location even though it has been asked to temporarily stop mining activities.
"After being mediated by the sub-district head, both residents and the company were asked to stop mining activities first. But two days they were mining, so the residents went to withhold (PT WIN's heavy equipment)," Ruhima said.
But after a few days, Ruhima continued, residents received information about a police report. Eight residents were summoned for mediation, but did not come.
"We were called to the police station, but that was when we were summoned for mediation, we asked to come down to Torobulu, and they said (the police) wanted to intervene," explained Ruhima.
- Impact of Event
- 8
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Community-based HRD, Environmental rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Corporation Extractive industries
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Nov 26, 2023
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Oct 20, 2023
- Event Description
Jakarta Police Chief Inspector General Karyoto explained that the police's decision to detain several students who were about to join the protest on Jalan Medan Merdeka Selatan on Friday was a preventive measure to avoid provocation.
"At the beginning, there was information that it was feared that among the students there were people who intended to wreak havoc," said Karyoto on Jalan Medan Merdeka Barat, Jakarta, Friday (20/10).
He said that protesters whose intention was only to protest would only carry banners of demands or similar objects and obey the command of their field coordinator.
Meanwhile, if protesters are caught carrying toothpaste, which is usually used to protect the eyes from irritation when exposed to tear gas, it shows that there are bad intentions.
"If so, it means there are bad intentions, so we detained them for further questioning," said Karyoto.
He also said that some of the students who were detained were underage and not yet in a position to participate in such protests.
However, Karyoto emphasized that all students who were detained had been released after questioning by the police.
Previously, police detained 12 students who arrived at Gondangdia Station, Central Jakarta, before they could join the group of protesters who gathered on Jalan Medan Merdeka Barat on Friday afternoon.
The 12 students were released and returned to their colleagues at the location of the action at 19.00 WIB after a dialogue between the protesters and the main expert of the Presidential Staff Office (KSP) Joanes Joko. Police said they were taken to the police station.
Previously, students who were arrested by the police only wore black T-shirts without wearing university alma maters as identity. "Once again, if you don't wear the alma mater uniform, please step back. Enough is enough," said one of the police officers on Jalan Medan Merdeka Barat, Central Jakarta, Friday (20/10/2023). The arrested student was suspected of trying to break through.
"Those who enter to incite us, please step back, please step back, there will be time for negotiations. Please step back," continued the police through a loudspeaker. Not long after that, representatives of the students for the audience were asked to enter the safe area.
Chaos occurred when the released students were escorted back to their colleagues by Joanes and the police.
One of the released students was then given the opportunity to speak. In his oration, he admitted that he was apprehended with his colleagues after arriving at the station.
Protesters from the Student Executive Boards of various universities began to gather and express their opinions in front of the Arjuna Wiwaha Horse Statue at around 15.30 WIB. After exceeding the time limit for the protest at 18.00 WIB, they dispersed from the location of the protest at around 19.45 WIB.
- Impact of Event
- 12
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to liberty and security, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Nov 26, 2023
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Oct 7, 2023
- Event Description
Activists have slammed the Indonesian police for rights violations after officers reportedly shot dead a villager and injured at least two others during a protest against an oil palm plantation company in Borneo.
Gijik, 35, was shot in the chest during the Oct. 7 protest held by residents of the mostly Indigenous Dayak village of Bangkal, Central Kalimantan province, according to AMAN, Indonesia’s main alliance of Indigenous peoples. Another protester, Taufik Nurrahman, 21, was shot in the waist and is in critical condition, Bangkal community leader James Watt told Mongabay Indonesia. A third person, Ambaryanto, 53, was injured in the arm and leg, while police also arrested some 20 villagers, according to James.
Police opened fire on the villagers as they protested against plantation firm PT Hamparan Masawit Bangun Persada (HMBP), an affiliate of the BEST Group. The Bangkal villagers have been protesting since Sept. 16 to demand the company comply with its obligation to allocate 20% of its concession to the community under a government-mandated sharing scheme known as “plasma.”
“What happened in Seruyan today is a crime against humanity, a violation of human rights, and a violent act done openly by the state,” said Uli Arta Siagian, forestry and plantation campaigner at the Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi).
Sekar Banjaran Aji, national coordinator at the Public Interest Lawyer Network (PIL-NET), called the police’s action “inhuman” and unjustifiable.
“We can see how the police failed to use their logic so that they resorted to using excessive force, which claimed a life,” she said.
Central Kalimantan Police spokesman Erlan Munaji said the police’s actions during the protest were in accordance with the rules of engagement. He told local media that a pre-deployment check of all weapons showed none of the police personnel were carrying live ammunition, only blanks, rubber bullets and tear gas.
“We’re in the process [of finding out] whether [the victim] died because of that [shooting],” he said.
Photos shared on social media and accounts from those on the ground appear to show clearly how Gijik died. Alexius Elister, who identified himself as a relative of the slain protester, said autopsy results concluded that he died from a gunshot wound to the chest.
“What’s left to do is determining who’s responsible, and I will take legal action,” he said as quoted by local media.
‘Aim for the head!’ There are conflicting accounts of what happened in Bangkal on Oct. 7.
Police say it was the protesters who first attacked them, using bladed weapons. Erlan said that while some of the villagers had reached an agreement with HMBP to farm part of its concession, others had refused to accept the agreement and continued protesting against the company. This latter group then attempted to harvest palm fruit from the plantation on the morning of Oct. 7, Erlan said.
When the police warned the villagers against doing so, the protesters started attacking them, he added.
However, various organizations that have been monitoring the situation for the past month say it was the police who started firing tear gas and bullets at the protesters without any provocation.
In videos taken during the protest, a man can clearly be heard shouting orders over a loudspeaker to fire on the protesters: “Prepare the tear gas! Aim for the head! Ready the AK! Let’s play!”
In another video of the same moment from a different angle, the person can be heard urging fellow protesters “don’t get provoked” by the police.
Shortly after the shouting, gunshots can be heard.
“Without any trigger from the protesters, the security forces shot tear gas and bullets from firearms,” said Bayu Herinata, director of Walhi’s Central Kalimantan chapter. “Based on information that we got from the ground as well as videos sent by people on the ground, there’s clearly an instruction from the commander of the security forces to shoot the protesters.”
In two previous protests in the long-running dispute, it was also the police who started attacking the protesters unprovoked, Bayu said.
“So we need to question the statement from the police that they were attacked first by the protesters,” he said.
Ferdi Kurnianto, the Central Kalimantan chapter head for Indigenous alliance AMAN, said some of the villagers did carry bladed implements during the protest. But these were traditional Dayak weapons known as mandau, which are intended for homemaking or defense purposes, not for attacking people, he said.
Companies over communities Uli of Walhi said the Bangkal dispute is emblematic of how the Indonesian government manages the country’s lands and resources.
“There are hundreds of companies in Indonesia, whether in the industries of palm oil, forestry or mining, that unilaterally claim ownership of ancestral lands and community territories,” she said. “The pleas of those who reject the companies’ presence in their territories, or refuse to have their lands taken by the companies, are ignored [by the government].”
Many of the land conflicts between communities and companies end in the persecution and criminalization of the communities, she added.
HMBP, the company in the Bangkal case, has a history of conflicts with other villages in which protesters and their supporters have faced persecution. In 2020, the company filed criminal charges against Indigenous farmers in the village of Penyang, also in Central Kalimantan province, who had been embroiled in a long-standing land dispute with the company.
HMBP accused two of the farmers of stealing palm fruit from its plantation. However, the farmers had harvested the fruit from land claimed by the villagers but cultivated illegally by HMBP; the district government had already declared the company to be operating outside its concession in 2010. The district chief also ordered HMBP to cede the disputed land back to the community — an order the company has duly ignored.
Police also arrested James Watt, the prominent community activist, while he was in Jakarta, for allegedly orchestrating the alleged theft by the two farmers.
In June 2020, a district court sentenced James to 10 months in prison, while one of the farmers got eight months prison sentence. The other farmer, Hermanus Bin Bison, died in custody, reportedly after being refused proper treatment for his ill health.
Abdul Haris, a campaigner at TuK Indonesia, an NGO that advocates for social justice in the agribusiness sector, blamed the conflict in Bangkal on HMBP’s failure to allocate 20% of its concession to the community, as required by law. He said similar conflicts will keep happening since many other plantation companies are also noncompliant on this front.
More than 80% of the 292 palm oil companies operating in Central Kalimantan haven’t provided plasma plantations to communities, Haris said, citing government data. Nationwide, only 21% of 2,864 plantation firms in the country have allocated the mandatory 20% of their concessions, according to the government’s audit agency, the BPKP.
Central Kalimantan Governor Sugianto Sabran has asked President Joko Widodo to evaluate existing permits in the province, and to revoke those of any companies that fail to comply.
Sugianto said the conflict in Bangkal isn’t the fault of the villagers.
“I don’t blame the people because they are demanding their rights that are cemented in the obligations for companies to allocate 20% of plasma [plantations],” he said as quoted by local media.
Sekar of PIL-NET said the deployment of police in conflicts between communities and companies is a result of the government’s decision in 2018 to categorize oil palm plantations as a national vital object. And in most cases, the security forces side with companies over the communities, she said.
“Our brothers and sisters in investment areas are losing their rights as citizens because the state is prioritizing investors,” Sekar said. “The government keeps saying that it’s championing sustainable development. But sustainable development is development that’s wanted by the people. But in this case, it claims victims and prosecutes the people. So who are the investments for? Who are defended by the security forces? Are they defending citizens or investors?”
Justifying excessive force Sekar said there’s also a tendency by police to use excessive force in conflicts between communities and companies. She traced this to the rhetoric of President Widodo, who in 2021 instructed the police to crack down on anyone standing in the way of investors — a complete U-turn from an order he issued in 2019 to prioritize locals over investors.
Other senior officials have used similarly strong language, with Luhut Pandjaitan, the senior minister overseeing investments, saying in 2022 that he would “bulldoze” anyone blocking the ease of investment and permit issuance.
“What’s happening in Central Kalimantan is likely to be caused by the president’s instruction, because it’s not only in Central Kalimantan [where the police used excessive force], but also last month in Rempang Island,” Sekar said.
The conflict on Rempang, part of the Riau Islands archipelago in the Malacca Strait, centers around a plan by Chinese industrial giant Xinyi Glass to build the world’s second-largest glass and solar panel factory there, taking advantage of the abundant quartz sand around the island.
The plan entails the eviction of the native islanders, prompting them to stage several protests. This drew a heavy-handed response from the security forces, who on Sept. 7 fired on protesters with rubber bullets and tear gas, including at a middle school.
According to data from the NGO Consortium on Agrarian Reform (KPA), at least 69 people have died in land conflicts since 2015, a year into the Widodo administration.
As long as the conflict in Bangkal remains unresolved and the community remains at risk of persecution, police must withdraw from the region to ease the tension, said Mohammad Ali, the head of NGO Alliance of Agrarian Reform Movement (AGRA).
It’s also important for the community to get its rights recognized through the allocation of plasma plantations, he added.
- Impact of Event
- 23
- Gender of HRD
- Man, Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Death, Violence (physical), Wounds and Injuries
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to life, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Community-based HRD, Environmental rights defender, Indigenous peoples' rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Nov 26, 2023
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Oct 6, 2023
- Event Description
The police dispersed Greenpeace Indonesia’s oligarchy monster action at the HI Roundabout in Central Jakarta today, October 6. The environmental NGO installed a giant octopus-shaped monster holding three mannequins wearing masks depicting three presidential contenders, namely Anies Baswedan, Ganjar Pranowo, and Prabowo Subianto.
Upon arrival at around 6:30 a.m., the police escorted the activists to police cars. Greenpeace Indonesia’s media campaigner Rahma Sofiana confirmed they were taken to the Menteng Police post. “Menteng,” she told Tempo today.
At the Menteng Police station, a policeman who declined to be named said the action was dispersed for lack of a permit. “No permit for that,” he said.
During the action, 12 Greenpeace activists jumped into the pool at the HI Roundabout carrying posters that read "Vote for Climate, Not Oligarchy" and "Suffocated by Air Pollution, Choked by Forest and Forestry Smog".
Iqbal Damanik, Greenpeace Indonesia's forest campaigner, said the campaign aimed to encourage presidential and vice-presidential candidates to make a serious commitment to stand with the people and break away from the oligarchy's agenda.
According to him, the people have suffered from the negative effects of the strengthening political and economic power of the oligarchs in the archipelago, such as threats to democracy and the environment, as well as the confiscation of living space. “Please show this commitment in the vision and mission document submitted to the KPU,” Iqbal asserted.
Greenpeace first staged the Oligarchy Monster peaceful action on October 5, 2021, as a symbol of refusing to forget the passage of the Job Creation Law. In addition to Jakarta, a series of anti-Oligarchy actions were also held in several regions this week, including Sorong on October 5 and Jayapura today, October 6.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Administrative Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Environmental rights defender, NGO
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Nov 26, 2023
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Jul 11, 2023
- Event Description
Press organizations in Papua, including the Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) of Jayapura City, the Indonesian Journalists Association (PWI) of Papua, and the Indonesian Television Journalists Association (IJTI) of Papua, lambasted what was reported to be intimidation against Abdel Gamel Naser, a journalist from Cenderawasih Pos. The incident occurred while he was covering the case of mangrove forest destruction in the Youtefa Bay Nature Park conservation area in Jayapura City on Tuesday (11/7/2023). Gamel, as he is commonly known, allegedly faced intimidation from two police officers who were present near the location. The officers approached Gamel and questioned his reasons for photographing the area. Despite explaining that he was a journalist, the officers insisted on deleting the photos, resulting in Gamel deleting three images from his reporting.
“To avoid further conflict so I can continue my reporting elsewhere, I deleted the photos. As I was leaving the location, they issued further threats,” Gamel stated in a press release issued by the press organizations on Wednesday, July 12, 2023.
Gamel was among a group of approximately a dozen journalists who were covering the halt of logging and material stockpiling in the mangrove forest area of Youtefa Bay Nature Tourism Park. The halt was carried out by the Papua Forestry and Environment Service, the Papua Natural Resources Conservation Center, and the Papua Police Special Crimes Unit.
According to Gamel, the intimidation occurred while he was capturing images near a location where police lines had been established, and several police personnel happened to be present nearby.
Lucky Ireeuw, chairman of the AJI Jayapura, strongly condemned the alleged intimidation faced by Gamel during his work. Such repressive actions hinder the exercise of press freedom in Papua.
“The intimidation suffered by Gamel obstructs press freedom and violates Law No. 40/1999 on Press,” Ireeuw asserted.
He further called on the Papua Police to take decisive action against the officers implicated in the alleged intimidation.
“We urge the police to ensure press freedom in Papua,” Ireeuw added.
Meanwhile, PWI Papua deputy, Ridwan Madubun strongly condemned the display of arrogance that resulted in the alleged intimidation of his fellow journalist Gamel. Madubun believes such actions are unjustifiable, especially when they occur while journalists are carrying out their responsibilities in the public domain.
He also expressed dismay at the ongoing repressive acts against journalists in Papua. It is important to note that journalists are safeguarded by the law in carrying out their coverage duties to inform the public.
Papua Police spokesperson Sr. Comr. Ignatius Beny Ady Prabowo mentioned that efforts have been made within the police institution to educate police personnel about press freedom since their training at the National Police School.
“I have just been made aware of the alleged intimidation against Gamel. Journalists who encounter such incidents can report them to our Internal Division,” Prabowo added.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Intimidation and Threats
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment
- HRD
- Media Worker
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Sep 1, 2023
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Jul 30, 2023
- Event Description
Four residents of Legok Jabon, Cirendang Village, Palabuhanratu District, Sukabumi Regency were reported to the police by PT Yanita Indonesia, regarding the act of threatening the delegation from PT Yanita Indonesia to resolve the issue of land cultivated as intercropping by the community and land grabbing company property.
The results of information collected by the team in the field stated that the four people were suspected of threatening one person while 3 others were accused of land grabbing.
Harna, one of the residents of Legok Jabon village who was reported by the agricultural company, felt criminalised as he and three other residents who were reported felt they were innocent.
"Yes, it is true that there has been summons from the police to me and the three other residents, I am accused of threatening PT Yanita's employees," said Harna.
Harna told the media crew on Friday 30/06/2023 at his residence, the incident began with information from one of the residents that there was a group of company employees who came to the location of residents' cultivated land with tools and herbicides to poison the residents' plants.
"This made the cultivators in block 9 angry including me and finally we met with a group of officers from the company on the way after they left the location, the company denied that they would poison the plants and strip the cultivated land, the company argued that they only wanted to list the cultivators," said Harna.
"The statement from the officer was what ignited my emotions, the masses wanted to record the cultivators and instead came to the location of the cultivated land and brought a blower as if they wanted the fields to be poisoned, if indeed they wanted to record why didn't they come to the village or the homes of each cultivator or coordinate with the village and invite the cultivators, that's where I got angry so I said things like what was alleged," said Harna.
"I myself and other cultivators are willing to hand over our cultivated land to the company if it wants to be used by the company and we are not allowed to work on it anymore, we will not hinder or defend the land, because it does not belong to us but to the company," concluded Harna.
Harna also explained that he worked for a long time at the PT Yanita company as a casual labourer so he and his family were allowed to work the land in block 9 which was not used by the company and he and other residents have been working on the land for decades for daily subsistence.
The Cirendang village head confirmed the incident and regretted that PT Yanita had exaggerated the problem without coordinating with the local community.
"I regret that PT Yanita should be able to solve this problem at the village level, through deliberation, we have Babinkamtibmas and Babinsa officers, they should not immediately report our residents to the police," said Abdul Ajid, Cirendang Village Head to reporters, Friday (30/06/2023).
"Regarding the occupation, it is actually not an occupation, the community is only intercropping, and it's been going on for decades. The community also realises that if the land is needed or wants to be used by the company, the community is ready to return it, since the commitment has always been like that," explained Abdul Ajid.
"Harna's words were not threats. Harna told PT Yanita employees that if the land was poisoned or destroyed, the community would put up a defence, only if the land was poisoned. The community would tolerate if cultivation had to be stopped, then they would stop," continued the village head.
"The cultivators will stop but wait until the harvest is complete, the community's request is just that simple, not violent nor forceful," said the Village Head.
The village head explained, "Please do so if the land really wants to be used by PT Yanita. It has been abandoned by PT Yanita for decades, I myself witnessed it before becoming the village head because it was near the border with my village and I knew exactly that the land was abandoned."
"Until now, PT Yanita has never provided social and public facilities for the village, besides that PT Yanita also uses community facilities such as village roads when entering its plantation area," said the Village Head.
As the village head, he will continue to assist his citizens regarding this issue. "Yes, I will continue to assist residents until this problem is resolved and resolved so that it is clear and clear," he said.
The team tried to confirm with the agricultural company PT Yanita Indonesia, but no one was available, until this news was released there was no official confirmation from the company.
- Impact of Event
- 4
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of expression Offline
- HRD
- Community-based HRD, Land rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Corporation Agricultural business
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Sep 1, 2023
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Jul 20, 2023
- Event Description
Seventeen days after starting a peaceful protest, road blocking protest by residents of Pematang Bedaro Hamlet, Teluk Rasa Village, Kumpeh Mulu, Muaro Jambi, Jambi, was forcefully dispersed by hundreds of police on Thursday, 20 July 2023. A total of 29 residents, including two six-year-old children, were arrested and taken to Jambi Police.
The protest began when five residents of Pematang Bedaro Hamlet were arrested in early July. They were accused of stealing palm fruit from land disputed between the community and PT FPIL. Residents of Pematang Bedaro Hamlet demanded that the five be released, by blocking the company's main road. However, the residents experienced violence and intimidation.
"My hands were handcuffed with grip rope, and the police slammed me," said Nunung Sugianto, one of the victims who was rushed to hospital and treated in the intensive care unit (ICU). Another victim named Angga, aged 18, suffered punches and kicks that injured his lip and lower face.
From the video and photo documentation obtained by Betahita, it appears that police officers pulled and dragged residents by force. A number of videos circulating on social media show the same thing. One video shows police tearing down a tent erected by residents to recite Surat Yasin in front of the company's main road.
The residents' last protest on Thursday, 20 July 2023, involved a joint prayer to commemorate the Islamic New Year. Because they were protesting, the prayer event was held on the PT FPIL road.
According to Edy Kurniawan Wahid, a researcher from the Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI), violence and intimidation still occurred when residents were questioned at the police station, except for two children. One resident named Yusuf claimed to have been slapped and hit with a blunt object, sustaining injuries to his nose and a busted upper lip.
"On the morning of 21 July, 29 residents were released. But with the condition that they are obliged to report. The possibility of arrest remains if they do not report. In addition, eight mobile phone units belonging to residents were still confiscated by the police," Edy told Betahita, on Friday, 21 July 2023.
"The children who were arrested also suffered psychological trauma. They refused to go to school because they were still traumatised by the police arrest," Edy added.
Edy said that the residents were also not accompanied by legal counsel when examined, so they were not at liberty to provide information. Edy assessed that the mandatory reporting status did not make sense. Because legally, the mandatory report status only applies in investigations or when someone has been named a suspect, such as in city or house arrest.
"There is no mandatory reporting term if you are not a witness or suspect. Therefore, we consider this a form of further intimidation of the community. The impact is that people are discouraged from fighting for their rights," said Edy.
Edy said YLBHI also condemned the use of violence and criminalisation by the police in handling the agrarian conflict.
""The community did not commit a crime, nor did they destroy anything. They just sit and pray. Most of those who participated were women, who are vulnerable groups. So we regret and condemn this force dispersal," said Edy.
Frandody from the Jambi Regional Secretariat of the Agrarian Reform Consortium (KPA) said that the conflict between the people of Pematang Bedaro Hamlet and PT FPIL has been going on for 25 years. According to him, the first conflict began when the company seized 400 hectares and 340 hectares of community land (Sumber Jaya Village).
"For 25 years, residents have never received compensation for the seized land. Instead, they faced injustice and intimidation," said Frandody.
According to Frandody, Komnas HAM had investigated the case and provided recommendations for compensation for the community's land. However, this was not done. A number of facilitated dialogues, including in the Jambi DPRD Special Committee, were also not attended by the company.
"This agrarian conflict was left prolonged. Meanwhile, the community has lost their livelihood. This is also what drives resistance from the community," said Frandody.
"We deeply regret the arbitrary actions of the police. They should have been guarding the protesters, not siding with the company," he concluded.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man, Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community), Woman
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Judicial Harassment, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to liberty and security, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Community-based HRD, Land rights defender, WHRD, Youth
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Sep 1, 2023
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Jul 10, 2023
- Event Description
Security threats from conservative Islamic groups in Indonesia have forced organizers of a Southeast Asian LGBT event to move it from Jakarta to an undisclosed location.
The Indonesian capital was to host the five-day ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Queer Advocacy Week conference from July 17.
However, the organizing committee which received death threats from conservative groups decided to move the venue citing "security reasons after monitoring the situation very closely, including the anti-LGBT wave on social media.”
“The decision was made to ensure the safety and security of the participants and the committee,” the committee said in a statement.
Arus Pelangi, a Jakarta-based LGBT rights advocacy outfit and the local organizer, claimed in a July 16 statement that they received a barrage of death threats via social media like Twitter and Instagram.
Personal accounts of its activists and the identity of the organizers were disclosed on social media to tarnish its image, Arus Pelangi further claimed.
Hendrika Mayora Victoria, 35, a Catholic transgender and coordinator of Fajar Sikka, a same-sex advocacy group, said, "Indonesia is not ready to accept diversity and is increasingly homophobic."
This latest case was a worrying signal, Victoria added.
"What's sad is that hate speech, under the pretext of certain religious teachings, continues to be echoed," Victoria told UCA News.
"The event actually aims to unify the vision of an inclusive ASEAN region and strive for a safe space for civil society."
The Journalists Union for Diversity and the Alliance of Independent Journalists in a July 16 joint statement lamented local and national media coverage which fueled persecution of same-sex couples.
Most online media reports contain more statements from politicians, police, Ulema (religious) councils, and government officials calling for anti-LGBTQ laws “to increase hostility, hatred, discrimination and persecution against the group," they said.
The Human Rights Working Group, a coalition of NGOs, with the Secretariat for Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation of the Franciscans as one of its members, urged the police to investigate and take action against perpetrators of hate speech.
Daniel Awigra, the group’s executive director, said the cancellation of the event in Jakarta was "a form of powerlessness and failure of the state in its constitutional obligation to guarantee a sense of security for everyone without exception to express and assemble peacefully."
"The state should actually take action against the perpetrators who have been spreading incitement and hatred," he said.
Same-sex couples are vulnerable to discrimination in Indonesia, the largest Muslim nation in the world.
Earlier this month, Garut district in West Java province passed a regulation criminalizing same-sex activities.
In December last year, a visit by US special LGBTQ envoy Jessica Stern was canceled after resistance from Islamic groups.
In December 2021, Bogor, a city in West Java province passed a regulation to prevent sexually deviant behavior.
Between 2006 and 2017, Arus Pelangi recorded 172 cases of persecution in Indonesia, including intimidation, physical and verbal abuse, and maltreatment against same-sex couples.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- LGBTQ+/ Non-Binary, Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Intimidation and Threats, Online Attack and Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to privacy, SOGI rights
- HRD
- NGO, NGO staff, SOGI rights defender, WHRD
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Extremist group, Non-state
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Aug 13, 2023
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Aug 5, 2023
- Event Description
Police officials have forcibly returned more than a thousand residents of Pasaman Barat who had been demonstrating at the West Sumatra Governor's Office since Monday (31/7/2023). The process was marked by turmoil and the arrest of several residents, students, and non-governmental organization members who were accused of being provocateurs.
The forced repatriation of residents of Nagari Air Bangis, West Pasaman, consisting of adult men and women, children, and elderly residents, occurred at the Grand Mosque of West Sumatra, in the city of Padang, on Saturday (5/8/2023) afternoon. The incident took place while approximately 20 representatives of the masses were in a dialogue with the Governor of West Sumatra and members of the Regional Leadership Communication Forum (Forkopimda) at the Governor's Office of West Sumatra.
During the incident, the crowd who had been using the first floor of the Grand Mosque of West Sumatra as a place to stay during the demonstration were reciting prayers while waiting for the results of the dialogue with their representatives. However, the police dispersed the residents and some of them were lifted onto buses to be sent to Pasaman Barat.
"We were forced to leave the mosque. Our belongings were scattered. We didn't want to leave, but we were dragged away. As women, we are not strong enough to resist," said Rismawati (40), one of the protesters who were forced to leave by the authorities, while waiting for a bus in the courtyard of the Grand Mosque of Sumatra Barat, on Saturday afternoon."
Rismawati, who is a resident of Jorong Pigogah Patibubur, Nagari Air Bangis, explained that actually she and her husband have been participating in the protest since Monday and will not go home until their demands are met. However, their family cannot do anything.
"I don't know what will happen next," said Rismawati resignedly. This family is threatened with losing a hectare of oil palm land because it is affected by the 30,000 hectare oil and petrochemical refinery national strategic project (PSN) that has been proposed by the Governor of West Sumatra to the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment since 2021.
On Saturday afternoon, hundreds of remaining residents gathered in the courtyard of the Masjid Raya Sumbar. They were waiting for buses to take them back to their hometowns. Hundreds of police officers were guarding and overseeing the process of mass repatriation.
Samsul (35), a resident of Jorong Pigogah Patibubur, expressed the same thing. "We were forcibly sent home without any negotiation, while our friends were still in dialogue at the governor's office. Some residents were immediately put on the bus, how could we resist," he said.
Previously, around 1,500 residents of Nagari Air Bangis accompanied by students and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) held a demonstration in front of the West Sumatra Governor's Office since last Monday. The residents demanded that the national strategic project proposal be revoked as it encompasses their managed area.
The masses also demanded that the land they had managed for generations be removed from production forest status. They also demanded that members of the Mobile Brigade guarding the community plantation forest (HTR) program managed by the multi-business cooperative (KSU) in the area be withdrawn. HTR locations also overlap with community land.
In addition, the crowd also demands that two people detained by the West Sumatra Regional Police for purchasing farmers' harvest be released. They were detained for allegedly buying palm oil plantation products located in forest areas without permission.
Not only did the police forcefully return the residents, they also arrested dozens of citizens, students, and NGO members who accompanied the crowd. They were accused of being provocateurs who held the crowd back from returning to Pasaman Barat.
Director of Legal Aid Institution (LBH) Padang, Indira Suryani, in a written statement, stated that there were 4 citizens, 3 students, and 7 legal assistants who were arrested and forcibly taken to the West Sumatra Regional Police Office.
"The police's actions constitute an abuse of power and a violation of human rights as their use of force clearly violates the guarantee of protection and respect for freedom of expression in public, as regulated by the 1945 Constitution, the Human Rights Law, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, the Freedom of Expression in Public Act, and the Human Rights Law," he said.
Separately, the Head of the Operational Bureau of the West Sumatera Regional Police, Chief Commissioner Djadjuli, stated that there were indeed several individuals who were taken by the authorities, but he did not know the exact number. "Several are suspected of inciting residents to persist, so we detained them for questioning," he said.
Regarding the forced repatriation of protesters, Djadjuli explained that the authorities had previously invited and urged citizens to go home. Some citizens agreed, while some did not, and some provoked others to not leave. "We took those who provoked us, and those who did not want to go, we transported them (to Pasaman Barat)," he said.
According to Djadjuli, law enforcement officers cannot wait for the crowd to be sent home after the dialogue process is completed. Because it is feared that after the dialogue, the crowd will still remain at the Masjid Raya Sumbar and Padang City. "This is a place of worship and it disturbs the activities of other communities," he said.
Djadjuli added that during the last 5-6 days of holding protests, the residents also did not have permits. The mass action on Jenderal Sudirman Street in front of the West Sumatra Governor's Office disrupted traffic. "We are helping these Air Bangis residents to return home, so that they can continue their activities. Children can go to school, parents can work," he said.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man, Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community), Woman
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Administrative Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to liberty and security
- HRD
- Community-based HRD, Environmental rights defender, Land rights defender, NGO staff, Student, WHRD, Youth
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Aug 13, 2023
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- May 25, 2023
- Event Description
Intimidation of indigenous people resisting mining continues to occur in East Halmahera. In addition to being policed, officials and company representatives knocked on residents' houses and threatened that if they rejected the company, they would be reported to the police.
Two Tobelo Boeng Helewo Ruru Hoana Wangaeke Minamin indigenous people in East Halmahera, North Maluku, received a second summons from Wasile Selatan Police. They are Novenia Ambeua and Julius Dagai.
The summons stated that the investigation was related to the alleged criminal offence of obstructing and or disrupting the mining business activities of PT Mega Haltim Mineral (MHM) complained by Muhammad Fitra Abdullah Selang.
"Alleged criminal offences of any person who obstructs and or interferes with the mining business activities of holders of IUP, IUPK, IPR, or SIPB who have fulfilled the conditions experienced by PT Mega Haltim Mineral (MHM) as referred to in the formulation of article 162 of Law No. 4 of 2009 concerning Mineral and Coal Mining as amended by Law No. 3 of 2020 ...," the letter read.
Nove thinks the summons is an attempt to criminalise the rejection of mining by residents. He said that on Thursday 18 May 2023, residents took spontaneous action to expel the company's heavy equipment that entered the company.
"At that time, after the Easter service, they got information that the company's heavy equipment had entered their land, so they were expelled. This is an effort to defend our land, if it is considered a crime then this is criminalisation," he said over the phone.
Nove's concerns over criminalisation are not idle. This is because until now the number of residents who have received summonses continues to increase.
"Until now, four people have received summonses, two people have received second summonses, and we hear that it will continue to grow. This is clearly intimidation and criminalisation," he explained.
The eviction itself was carried out because the company carried out activities without consent and information to residents. Even though the land is still in conflict status.
"This action was spontaneous and they, the workers and heavy equipment, were taken to the road, out of the land," continued the Chairman of the North Maluku Council of the Indigenous Peoples Alliance of the Archipelago (AMAN).
He said residents had gathered near his house and held talks. They then agreed to put up a banner rejecting the mine.
After this summoning, he received information that the authorities and company people knocked on residents' houses. They threatened that if they continued to reject the mine, the residents would be summoned by the police.
Data from Minerba One Data Indonesia (MODI) states that PT MHM has a production operation permit with a concession area of 13,510 hectares. However, residents have never received any notification about the company's concession on their land. Even though the land of 30 families is included in the concession.
The company and the government set land compensation at IDR 3,000 per square metre for compensation. However, residents have rejected the presence of the mine since late 2019. They first refused by blocking heavy equipment in the forest by performing traditional rituals.
- Impact of Event
- 2
- Gender of HRD
- Man, Woman
- Violation
- Intimidation and Threats, Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment
- HRD
- Environmental rights defender, Indigenous peoples' rights defender, WHRD
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Aug 9, 2023
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Jun 9, 2023
- Event Description
The arrest on treason charges of dozens of political activists in Papua will only add to the long list of human rights violations in the region, activists say. However, the police said it was in accordance with the law.
The West Papua National Committee (KNPB) claims there was no declaration of 'Free Papua' in its organisational activities in Tambrauw Regency, Southwest Papua.
Meanwhile, the police said they had two pieces of evidence related to three KNPB members in Tambrauw as treason suspects with a life sentence or a maximum of 20 years in prison.
The police denied that this was part of the suppression of civil and political rights.
On the other hand, a number of groups consider that the arrest of three KNPB members on treason charges will only add to the long list of civil and political rights violations in Papua.
KNPB's version of the arrest chronology
In a statement to BBC News Indonesia, KNPB national spokesperson Ones Suhuniap said, "There was no declaration whatsoever."
This refers to the arrest of 19 KNPB members in Tambrauw, Southwest Papua on Friday (09/06).
"There, the KNPB has a sector management, in this case, the community environment in the countryside. They were there to inaugurate the sector management," said Ones.
After the inauguration activities were completed and the participants were "sitting eating and drinking coffee" suddenly the police came with complete weapons, and made arrests.
"The activity did not interfere with residents' activities... It did not interfere with anything. Disrupting public activities, and disturbing other people, that doesn't exist," Ones continued.
He also dismissed allegations that his organisation was affiliated with TPNPB-OPM.
"Has the KNPB ever held a gun and killed the police? Did the KNPB shoot civilians, be it indigenous Papuans or non-Papuans in Papua?" Ones wondered.
According to Ones, the activities carried out by the KNPB are guaranteed in Law No. 9 of 1998 concerning Freedom of Expression in Public.
He urged the release of the three members because "There is no legal basis for detaining them."
According to Ones, his organisation still "exists", because the problems in Papua are "getting murkier".
Even though for more than a decade, the four roots of the Papuan problem have been clearly raised in the research, he said.
However, they have not been resolved, making the conflict in Papua protracted, Ones added.
He then explained what he called the "four roots of the Papua problem".
These are, among others, the issue of the history and political status of Papua's integration into Indonesia, and protracted military operations that only create collective wounds.
Then, what he called the "marginalisation of Papuans from the modernisation process, and the failure of Papuan development".
The Indonesian government under President Joko Widodo is trying to boost development in Papua, which consists of Papua Province and West Papua Province, mainly through infrastructure projects.
Since 2001, the central government has also implemented a special autonomy policy in Papua, which is characterised by, among other things, the disbursement of funds for the benefit of the Papuan people.
This special autonomy policy is claimed to be evidence of Jakarta's seriousness in solving problems in Papua, however, some experts say the funds have failed to be utilised properly and have been misused several times.
Police claim to have two pieces of evidence
Of the 19 arrested, three KNPB members were named as treason suspects. A total of 16 others have been released, police said.
It is said that the three suspects with the initials UK, YY and WY are threatened with life imprisonment or a maximum imprisonment of 20 years.
Tambrauw Police Chief, AKBP Bendot Dwi Prasetyo, said his party had pocketed two sufficient evidences.
"Here, we have obtained these evidence tools, witness statements that the suspects have committed the act," he said.
In addition, the KNPB's activities are under police supervision because the organisation is "not registered" with the National Unity and Politics Agency (Kesbangpol). In a report by the Antara news agency, a number of KNPB members were also suspected of carrying out an attack on Posramil Kisor in 2021.
"So, that is what grounds us that the KNPB is a banned organisation," said AKBP Bendot Dwi Prasetyo.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of association, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to liberty and security
- HRD
- Community-based HRD, Minority rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Aug 9, 2023
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Jun 1, 2023
- Event Description
The Coalition of Kawali Indonesia Lestari (KAWALI) held a consolidation meeting with the Regional Leadership Council (DPD) of KAWALI in Central Java on Saturday (17/6/2023) at the Secretariat of Padepokan Lintang Kemukus Paduraksa, Pemalang Regency, Central Java. The consolidation was attended by the National General Chairman of KAWALI DPN along with the Legal Team, Management of DPD, and DPW in Central Java.
This consolidation discussed the handling of environmental issues in Karimunjawa following the identification of Daniel Frits Maurits Tangkilisan, Head of the IT and Propaganda Department of KAWALI DPD Jepara, as a suspect by the Jepara District Police Criminal Investigation Unit due to posting on FB social media related to the follow-up on the pollution of Cemara Beach in Karimunjawa due to the impact of pond waste disposal. He uploaded his post on November 12, 2022.
The post received responses from both pro-pond and opposing groups. In a reply in the comments section, Daniel wrote, "The shrimp-brained society enjoys a free meal while being devoured by pond farmers. Essentially, the shrimp-brained society is like shrimp livestock itself. Fed well, plentiful, and regular, ready to be consumed."
Ridwan, Chairman of the Karimunjawa Community Association, reported this comment by Daniel to the Jepara District Police on February 8, 2023. Daniel was reported for committing a crime as referred to in Article 28 paragraph 2, in conjunction with Article 45A paragraph 2 of Law No. 19 of 2016 concerning Amendments to Law No. 11 of 2008 concerning Electronic Information and Transactions.
Daniel was declared a suspect according to the Notice of Suspect Determination Letter Number B/ /VI/2023/RESKRIM referring to the Letter of Determination of Suspect Number S.Tap/82/VI/2023/Reskrim, dated June 1, 2023, and the Report of the Case Investigation Hearing Results, dated May 31, 2023.
Criminalization? The National General Chairman of KAWALI DPN, Puput TD Putra, believes that designating an environmental activist as a suspect is suspected to be an act of criminalization. "What is demanded is still biased and should have a long way to go before being declared a suspect. This limits the space for movement in advocating for environmental protection and rejecting shrimp pond industries that have long been environmentally destructive," said the General Chairman of KAWALI in a press conference on Saturday (17/6/2023).
"I think Daniel FMT, as an environmental activist, should not receive injustice for his joint efforts with the Karimunjawa community to obtain justice and environmental rights. We will initiate a nationwide movement and urge law enforcement agencies and the state to stop the criminalization of environmental activists," continued Puput.
Meanwhile, Andi Rustono, Chairman of DPW KAWALI Central Java, stated that this consolidation is a sign of our collective resistance and a demand for civil society's promises regarding repressive actions, manipulated cases, baseless lawsuits, against communities fighting to preserve a healthy environment and other fundamental rights due to bad investment practices and discriminatory policies.
Andi Rustono emphasized "We see that the legal rationale doesn't align, as someone who is currently advocating for the environment is being subjected to something very different from what they are advocating for. The rationale is not fitting, providing an unfair treatment before the law for someone fighting for the environment," said Andi.
Meanwhile, Secretary of DPD Kawali Central Java, Tri Hutomo, who also attended the consolidation, explained that the state has regulated that anyone advocating for a good and healthy environment cannot be criminally charged or civilly sued.
"Based on Article 66 of Law Number 32 of 2009 concerning Environmental Protection and Management, the rights of activists to fight for environmental preservation must be guaranteed by the national legal system," explained Tri.
Procedures for case resolution, including investigation and suspect determination, must be carried out professionally, proportionally, and transparently to prevent abuse of authority.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of expression Online
- HRD
- Environmental rights defender, NGO staff
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Aug 9, 2023
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Apr 10, 2023
- Event Description
A journalist who is a victim of alleged abuse and intimidation by a police officer in Bulukumba Regency, Sudirman Anwar or Dirman reported to the South Sulawesi Regional Police Propam, Monday, April 17, 2023.
The victim who was accompanied by attorneys from the Press Legal Aid Institute (LBH Pers) reported suspected violations of ethics and discipline.
The legal counsel for the victim from LBH Pers Makassar, Firmansyah, said that the report was an initial stage regarding an initial description of what happened to the victim when he was subjected to violence and intimidation by police officers in Bulukumba Regency.
"The inspection process lasted for about 3 hours. Today it is still in the report stage or is still only a general description of the incident that happened to our client," he said, Monday, April 17, 2023.
Firman revealed that what happened to his client was an inappropriate action for a law enforcer to take, so he asked the South Sulawesi Regional Police to resolve this matter professionally.
"We ask the South Sulawesi Regional Police to seriously complete this report if it creates a deterrent effect for the perpetrators and provides justice for the victims," he explained.
Moreover, he said, this case was not the first to occur in South Sulawesi. In fact, he said, what Dirman experienced added to the long list of cases of violence experienced by journalists and perpetrated by unscrupulous police officers.
iNews TV Bureau Head, Andi Muhammad Yusuf Aries, said the report he was reporting was a form of resistance to allegations of violence that befell MNC Media contributors in Bulukumba Regency.
"As an institution, we really hope and trust the police to thoroughly investigate the alleged case," he explained through a press conference after accompanying Dirman to report to the Polda Propam.
He also stated that apart from reporting this to the South Sulawesi Regional Police Propam, his party would also follow up on reports at the Bulukumba Police for alleged general crimes.
"In any case, there can be no reason to commit acts of violence, especially against journalists who are temporarily carrying out journalistic duties in the field," he said.
Previously, MNC Media journalists were victims of violence perpetrated by a member of the Bulukumba Police, Dirman. The violence was carried out by police officers while covering a demonstration against the Job Creation Law by students.
This alleged violence occurred on Monday, April 10, 2023, around 17.30 WITA. To be precise, when there was a riot during a student demonstration against the Job Creation Law. At that time the victim was passing by when the incident occurred.
However, while taking the picture, the victim was pelted with stones by a police officer. Next, come to the victim and abuse and intimidate the victim.
There was an action of snatching mobile phones between the victim and the alleged perpetrator. Several punches were also received by the victim in this situation.
It didn't stop there, the police officer also threatened the victim by using his firearm and directing it directly at the victim.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Intimidation and Threats, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment
- HRD
- Media Worker
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jun 13, 2023
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Apr 6, 2023
- Event Description
Intimidation was experienced by Tempo journalist Shinta Maharani regarding a news report on the closing of the statue of the Virgin Mary at the Sasana Adhi Rasa Saint James prayer house in Degolan, Bumirejo, Lendah, Kulon Progo, Yogyakarta.
Shinta came under pressure from the leaders of the Ka'bah Youth Movement (GPK) who objected and protested because they were accused of intimidating and intervening in the closure of the statue of the Virgin Mary at the Sasana Adhi Rasa Saint James prayer house.
GPK DIY is an organization under the Yogyakarta branch of the United Development Party (PPP).
The report was written by Shinta, after reporting in the Prayer House, one day after the statue was closed. Then Shinta conducted interviews with the guard of the Prayer House, the village head of Bumirejo, the field coordinator and the leaders of the community organization, as well as various parties including the Kulon Progo Police Chief and the DIY Regional Police Chief.
Shinta wrote the report based on data, reportage and interviews with a number of sources in the field. The report was later published in Tempo magazine entitled "Hail Mary, Full of Tarpaulin". Several other reports were published on Tempo.co, including the title "Protested by community organizations, statue of the Virgin Mary covered with tarpaulin during the month of Ramadan".
Shinta was pressured on Thursday 6 April 2023. The chairman of the DIY GPK called and sent a message to Shinta via WhatsApp. He objected because their organization was connected with the closing of the statue of the Virgin Mary.
He also objected to the Tempo graphic which shows data on a series of intolerant actions by members of their organization, even before the closing of the statue of the Virgin Mary.
Shinta answered the phone call from the chairman of GPK, and said that if you have any objections to Tempo's reporting, please apply for the right of reply by sending a letter to the editors of Tempo or taking the dispute route to the Press Council.
The next day, on Friday April 7 2023, Shinta received a message from an unknown WhatsApp number. The contents of the message conveyed a GPK press release entitled "GPK Ultimatum Tempo, Don't Pit Us Against Each Other".
A few hours later, the Yogyakarta GPK chairman called Shinta and asked for the address of the Tempo representative office in Yogyakarta.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Woman
- Violation
- Intimidation and Threats
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of expression Online, Right to healthy and safe environment
- HRD
- Media Worker, WHRD
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Non-state
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jun 13, 2023
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Apr 7, 2023
- Event Description
A demonstration by Papuan students commemorating 56 years of PT Freeport Indonesia in the South Sulawesi provincial capital of Makassar on April 7 was broken up by the Indonesian Muslim Brigade (BMI) and a biker gang as the protesters were marching towards the Mandala Monument.
Around 30 students from the Papua Student Alliance (AMP) initially took turns giving speeches in front of the Papua student dormitory on Jalan Lanto Daeng Pasewang.
They conveyed a number of demands aimed at the central government while they unfurled a banner with the message "Close PT Freeport Indonesia and all foreign companies in the land of Papua. Withdraw the military from the land of Papua. Papua is not an empty land. Stop land theft".
"Give [us] the right to self-determination as a democratic solution for the nation of West Papua", said action coordinator Miku on Friday.
The students also demanded that the revised Special Autonomy Law been revoked immediately and the cancellation of the recently created provinces of Southwest Papua, Central Papua, the Papua Highlands and South Papua.
"Then open up the widest possible access to both foreign as well as national journalists in West Papua. Withdraw all organic and non-organic military in West Papua", they demanded.
They also asked the Indonesian government to immediately and unconditionally release all West Papuan political prisoners.
"Close PT Freeport, BP, LNG Tangguh as well as reject the development of the Wabu Block and exploitation by PT Antam in the Bintang Highlands. Then arrest, try and imprison the human rights violating generals", said Miku.
After giving speeches, the demonstrators then moved off from the dormitory towards the Mandala or West Iran Liberation Monument on Jalan Jendral Sudirman under the close guard of police.
Half way through the march to the monument however, members of the BMI and a gang of bikers suddenly attacked the students using sticks.
Finding themselves under pressure by the BMI and biker gang, the Papuan students chose to disband and return to their dormitory.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Intimidation and Threats, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Minority rights defender, Student, Youth
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Extremist group, Non-state
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jun 13, 2023
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Apr 4, 2023
- Event Description
The demonstration by Cipayung Plus students was a form of reflection in commemorating the 149th anniversary of the Pandeglang Regency, where several demonstrators gave red report cards to the Pandeglang government which they deemed failed to eradicate inequality and poverty in the Regency (Tuesday 04/04/2023).
Burhanuddin from the Pandeglang Branch Leadership Council of the youth organisation, Angkatan Muda Indonesia Raya (AMIRA) regretted the incident that was carried out by several police officers, Burhanuddin believed that the police were obliged to secure the demonstration until it was finished, instead of disbanding it forcibly as if the action was illegal because he believed the Cipayung Plus comrades were carrying out the demonstration upon prior notification to the police and having the obligation as a community security and order institution, they should secure the demonstration, not doing things like market thugs.
"Pandeglang Regency is no longer young at the age of 149 as if it has no identity because the gap and welfare of the Pandeglang people are still visible to the naked eye and that's what made Cipayung Plus friends take action to give a red report card to the Pandeglang Regency Government, so the authorities should secure the course of the action instead of disbanding it forcibly.” said Burhanuddin.
He also added that the actions of the Cipayung Plus group should be a barometer for the bureaucracy to not be anti-critical, especially considering that conveying aspirations in public is protected by law, AMIRA strongly condemned the action carried out by unscrupulous members of the police who were tasked with securing the demonstration.
"It's inappropriate, the Cipayung Plus demonstration which should be protected by the police as to convey criticism to the government was instead disbanded by several unscrupulous members of the police who seemed arrogant and tended to act like lawless market thugs," he said.
As a local who serves as Secretary of the Pandeglang branch of AMIRA, he hopes and wants progress and prosperity for the general public so that they can catch up with other regencies/cities.
"We are young people who long for and hope for progress for the welfare of society in general, so we never get tired of expressing our aspirations through demonstrations, and we are also very concerned and will also voice out with other youth organisations, as a form of our disappointment with the members of the police who commit acts that are not commendable”, he said.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Enactment of repressive legislation and policies
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Student, Youth
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jun 13, 2023
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Apr 11, 2023
- Event Description
The demonstrators who were members of the Papuan People's Solidarity Against Racism (SRPMR) were forcibly dispersed by the police when they wanted to speak freely in front of the Jayapura District Court (PN) office, Tuesday (11/4/2023) morning.
In previous hearings, the demonstrators held silent demonstrations in order to press for a decision on the case of Victor Yeimo, spokesman for the West Papua National Committee (KNPB), who was charged with treason during an anti-racism rally in 2019.
Ones Suhuniap, national spokesperson for the Central KNPB, explained that the masses began to gather around 07.00 WIT in front of the Jayapura District Court. At around 09.00 WIT, said Ones, the security forces immediately dispersed the demonstrators.
Because they were forcibly dispersed by being hit with rubber batons, the demonstrators then chose to move to the Abepura circle until they stopped at Jalan Biak. There they gathered and gave speeches. They also read out the attitude statement.
According to Ones, the forced dispersal of the silent mass was carried out by the police in a repressive manner so that several people were injured.
“Earlier the police dispersed the silent mass demonstration by force. We saw that someone was beaten until he bled. One person was arrested, but the police took him where we were looking for," Ones told suarapapua.com via cell phone.
Ones said nine people were beaten by the police when they were forcibly dispersed, including Ronald Mirin, Kurus Felle, Eko Passe, Kenias Payage, Kelaus Bay, Pumegen, Nodi, Anto and Awe Gobai. One person named Iman Kogoya was arrested.
“As a result of the beatings, some of them experienced swelling on their backs, hands and heads that were bleeding. All pamphlets and banners were also confiscated by the police earlier," he explained.
Kenias Payage, the person in charge of the silent action, said Victor Yeimo had undergone 33 trials. Of the 5 fact witnesses presented by the Public Prosecutor (JPU), there were no incriminating testimonies that even proved Victor Yeimo committed treason and incitement during the August 19 2019 action.
"Victor Yeimo and the KNPB were not responsible for the racist act on 19 August 2019 in the city of Jayapura. Victor Yeimo was present to deliver an oration at the request of the people. Victor Yeimo has never called for mass demonstrations to carry out anarchic acts," said Kenias.
It was emphasized that the four articles charged against Victor Yeimo had been broken with the testimony of expert witnesses presented by Victor Yeimo's legal advisory coalition.
"From all the facts at the trial it is clear that Victor Yeimo is being criminalized by the state with political sentiments to silence Victor Yeimo as an activist for the Free Papua movement," said Kenias.
Victor Yeimo, according to him, was criminalized with the target of facilitating the Indonesian government's intention to exploit natural resources (SDA) in the Land of Papua through the second special autonomy policy, the division of 6 new provinces and the division of districts/cities that are again being proposed.
- Impact of Event
- 10
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to liberty and security, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Community-based HRD, Minority rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jun 13, 2023
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Mar 25, 2023
- Event Description
At least 14 residents of Dingin Indigenous Village, Muara Lawa District, West Kutai Regency, East Kalimantan were arrested by the local police on Saturday (25/3). The reason, they are considered to hinder mining business activities. Of that number, all were named as suspects.
"One more was released because he was underage but remains a suspect," said Pokja 30 Director Buyung Marajo when confirmed by CNNIndonesia.com, Wednesday (5/4) afternoon.
Buyung said that actually the dozens of residents only wanted to protect their area from becoming a mining area. This is because their source of livelihood from the forest can disappear if it becomes a mining area.
It's not only Dingin Village that feels the impact, there's also Latoq Village. Both are areas of Muara Lawa District.
"However, when they wanted to defend their territory, 12 indigenous people from Tinggi Village were arrested and made suspects. Likewise one lawyer and a minor," said Buyung.
Dozens of indigenous people were charged with Article 162 of the Minerba Law because they were considered to be obstructing mining business activities. There are also those who are charged with Emergency Law No. 12/1951 concerning Sharp Weapons.
Responding to this, the Director of LBH Samarinda, Fathul Huda stated that this situation was tantamount to violating human rights. The reason is, these residents only want to defend their rights to land and rivers so that they are not mined.
"The struggle to defend land and rivers by the indigenous people of Dingin Village is not a crime, let alone hindering company activities. The police should be the party that facilitates the fulfillment of these citizens' rights," said Fathul.
"From the beginning this was their right (land), long before the mining company entered," he added some time ago.
- Impact of Event
- 14
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of expression Offline, Right to liberty and security, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Community-based HRD, Environmental rights defender, Lawyer, Youth
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jun 7, 2023
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- May 11, 2023
- Event Description
Activists in Indonesia, including Catholics, have accused the government of hacking their social media accounts to prevent them from raising a compensation issue near the venue of the 42nd ASEAN Summit that Indonesia is hosting.
Melky Nahar, a Catholic activist, said the WhatsApp accounts of 12 activists and journalists were hacked after they protested the government's failure to provide compensation to villages in Labuan Bajo, whose properties were acquired for a road project connected to the ASEAN summit.
Nahar, the national coordinator of the non-governmental organization Mining Advocacy Network, said he realized the hacking when he turned on his phone. “Then, a notification appeared that my number was no longer registered and there was a request for verification.”
"Sometime after that, the accounts of three other staff also experienced the same issue on May 11," he told UCA News.
Rosis Adir, editor-in-chief of Floresa.co, a local media based in Labuan Bajo, told UCA News that one of his journalist's Telegram and WhatsApp accounts were hacked after he filed a report on Labuan Bajo.
The journalist also received calls from an army intelligence officer who had previously intimidated him for writing about the Labuan Bajo road project, Adir added.
Sasmito Madrim, chairperson of the Alliance of Independent Journalists, strongly condemned the hacking attempt, and called it a "form of state control over information."
Nahar had joined many other civil society groups to organize a series of discussions on the government’s neglect to provide compensation to villagers in Cumbi, Nalis and Kenari in Labuan Bajo, the venue for the ASEAN summit on Flores island in the Christian-majority province of East Nusa Tenggara.
The summit formally kicked off on May 10 and is chaired by Indonesia, after its turn in 2011. The villagers continue to fight for compensation after their land and farms were acquired for a 25-kilometer road, leading to one of the ASEAN summit venues in Golo Mori. The new road was inaugurated by President Joko Widodo on March 14.
At least 51 families, most of whom were farmers, were evicted while 23 houses, 14,050 square meters of yards, 1,790 square meters of rice fields, and 1,080 square meters of farmland were confiscated without compensation.
Villagers planned to hold a protest on May 9. However, it was canceled after warnings from the National Police Headquarters that they would be compensated as long as they don't protest.
The New Indonesia Expedition Team, which highlighted the issue on its social media, stated that three of its staff's WhatsApp accounts were hacked.
Sunspirit for Justice and Peace, a Labuan Bajo-based advocacy group, received a message on WhatsApp from an account using the official cyber police logo, asking it to delete a tweet on the government’s neglect of compensation.
According to the Southeast Asia Freedom of Expression Network, which champions digital rights, digital crackdowns have increased over the past three years from 147 cases in 2020 to 193 cases in 2021 and 302 cases in 2022 in Indonesia.
Last year, hacking topped the list with 178 incidents, followed by a leak of personal data with 40 cases. Nearly 42.81 percent of the victims were critical groups such as activists, journalists, media and civil society organizations, with a total of 140 victims.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Intimidation and Threats, Online Attack and Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Internet freedom, Freedom of expression Online, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to privacy
- HRD
- Environmental rights defender, Media Worker, NGO staff
- Perpetrator-State
- Suspected state
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Related Events
- Indonesia: journalist intimidated for reporting on a new road built without compensation for residents
- Date added
- May 19, 2023
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- May 6, 2023
- Event Description
The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) supports the statement of the Commission for the Disappeared and Victims of Violence (KontraS) condemning all forms of repression and intimidation against civil society during the preparation and implementation of the ASEAN Summit in Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara Province (NTT). Based on the information we received, one of the cases was the alleged criminalization attempt by West Manggarai Police officers against four Labuan Bajo residents, they are Mr. Ladislaus Jeharun, Mr. Dionisius Parera, Mr. Viktor Frumentus, and Mr. Dominikus Safio Sion by the West Manggarai Police on May 6 2023. They were summoned by the police concerning allegation of incitement. Meanwhile, journalists who report on the voice of the people become victims of hacking and intimidation. Most recently, four Mining Advocacy Network (JATAM) activists also experienced hacking.
Based on the information we gathered, the summons to the four residents was due to a demonstration that the local residents wanted to carry out. The reasons/demands behind a number of residents holding the demonstration are because until now the right to compensation related to the houses and land of residents who are suspected of having been evictioned for the construction of the Labuan Bajo-Golo Mori road ahead of the ASEAN Summit has not been received.
We regret that the action that will be held by a number of residents actually responded excessively by the police by summoning a number of residents on charges of alleged criminal acts of incitement. The police should be able to see this problem as a whole by looking at the construction of demonstrations by residents demanding the right to eviction compensation as part of freedom of expression.
We consider that the allegation of the incitement article as stated in the summons is of course very problematic. Because, in that article 2 there is an element of inciting to commit a crime. Even though demonstrations are legal and constitutional actions and are guaranteed by statutory instruments, for example Law no. 9 of 1998 concerning freedom of expression in public. In addition, voicing opinions related to the obligation to compensate for the land that was confiscated is a form of maintaining life and increasing the standard of living guaranteed by Article 19 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. Looking back, the various forms of repression that existed cannot be separated from the statement by the Chief Police of NTT Regional Police who banned the action at the end of April 2023. Thus, that the existing attacks from the police on the community can be classified as systematic violations.
Furthermore, the delay in providing compensation for evictions by the state has resulted in various forms of multi-layered violations of the basic rights of citizens, including the right to a right to live properly, the right to peaceful and secure, and the right to a proper job. Furthermore, this action not only violates the human rights guaranteed in the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia and Law Number 39 of 1999 concerning Human Rights, but also the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights which the government has ratified through Law Number 11 of 2005.
This is not the first time the repression has been committed against the residents of Labuan Bajo. Previously, there were cases of arbitrary arrests of Labuan Bajo residents who blocked the road to refuse force eviction for a national strategic project. The allegation of arbitrary arrest experienced by Mr. Paulinus Jek, a resident of Racang Buka, because of his effort to stop an excavator which will be conducting force evictions on his land.
Moreover, repressive methods as part of the security approach at major events also occurred in the midst of the G20 at the end of 2022. At that time, excessive methods were used by security forces such as the use of facial recognition, spying, forcibly dissolving discussions, blocking activist activities and stigma against groups that refused. Ironically, the group that refused was also stigmatized as rioters. This is of course very dangerous if it continues and at the same time continues paradoxical practices. On the one hand, Indonesia wants to improve its image in the eyes of the international community, but on the other hand, it continues to silence people’s rights. The decline in democracy is again evident from the Indonesian democracy index published by Freedom House in 2023 which shows a decrease from the previous year from 59 to 58 point.
The situation is getting worse marked by digital attacks targeting against journalists who report on the other side of the ASEAN Summit. Media Floresa.co, which collaborates with the Mulatuli Project in making a report on a case where a road was made for a resident’s land, was hacked. This action is a clear violation of press freedom. In addition, the hack that was directed at four JATAM activists was not only a violation of the right to privacy, but also a serious threat to the work of human rights defenders.
Based upon above-mentioned situation, the AHRC urges that:
First, the security forces stop all forms of repression and intimidation of citizens at the ASEAN Summit and other major agendas in the future.
Second, the Central Government and related institutions are immediately responsible for fulfilling the obligation to pay compensation to the victims of the evictions.
Third, the security forces to immediately investigate the actors who hacked journalists and the four JATAM activists. The police must find the perpetrators of digital attacks and prosecute them under the fair trial principles in accordance with the provisions of the applicable laws and regulations.
- Impact of Event
- 4
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Intimidation and Threats, Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Land rights, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Community-based HRD, Land rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Related Events
- Indonesia: journalist intimidated for reporting on a new road built without compensation for residents
- Date added
- May 19, 2023
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Mar 8, 2023
- Event Description
One of the demonstrators was secured by members of the police during the demonstration by the Free Women's Alliance. A man who took part in a demonstration in commemoration of International Women's Day which took place at the Saronde Roundabout, Gorontalo City, Wednesday (08/03) was considered provocative.
Monitored by the media, during the demonstration, several demands were issued, namely providing free education, scientific, and non-discriminatory treatment towards women, eliminating patriarchal culture, passing the PPRT Bill, rejecting the new Criminal Code, rejecting the Job Creation law, implementing the TPKS law in accordance with the expectations of protection for women, and eliminates discrimination in the rights of women in Papua.
Gorontalo City Police Chief, Kombes Pol. Dr. Ade Permana, S.I.K, M.H said that initially the demonstration was proceeding safely, but after 17.55 WITA, negotiations had been carried out by the Gorontalo City Police negotiating team, the Field Coordinator (Korlap) of the masses of action, to immediately disperse because the time allowed according to Perkap No. 7 of 2012, concerning procedures for providing services, securing and handling cases of expressing opinions in public, Article 7 paragraph 1 letter (a) that expressing opinions in public, in an open place, is allowed between 06.00 and 18.00 WITA.
"Until 18.15 WITA, the demonstrators did not disperse, so the police took persuasive action against the demonstrators, where the actions of the security forces were in accordance with Article 20 letter (d) and (e) of Perkap number 7 of 2012," he said.
The 2000 Police Academy alumnus continued, after being advised to return, the masses refused and one person who was considered provocative, was secured by the police so that nothing untoward would happen.
"So there was no mistreatment of one of the demonstrators like the issue that was circulating, we only secured one person who was suspected of provoking it. After the demonstrators dispersed, the person we secured have been handed back to the representatives of the demonstrators," he explained.
He also added that his party asked the demonstrators to prioritize good manners and comply with the rules, where the time limit that had been set when carrying out the demonstration was only until 18.00 WITA, considering that Gorontalo City is the Veranda of Medina, and it was time for Maghrib prayer.
"In the notification letter from the Free Women's alliance, there are many things that violate procedures. Among them, judging from the time the notification letter was sent, the day of implementation, and the name of the Korlap mass action, which was deliberately disguised, so that the principles of independence of expressing opinions in public that are transparent, are no longer fulfilled, "concluded the former Head of the Boalemo Police.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Enactment of repressive legislation and policies
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Women's rights
- HRD
- Community-based HRD, WHRD
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Apr 25, 2023
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Apr 14, 2023
- Event Description
A joint demonstration by students and workers called the North Sulawesi Community Action Movement in front of the DPRD office of North Sulawesi (North Sulawesi) Province, Tuesday (14/3) had to be dispersed by the police. This was because the demonstrators suddenly burned tires in front of the DPRD office which is located on the Kairagi road section. Actions that were deemed not in accordance with this permit were immediately disbanded by the officers on guard. However, previously there were student representatives who were received by the North Sulawesi Provincial DPRD to hold discussions or dialogue related to the demands of the mass action. Previously, students and workers held demonstrations demanding that they refuse to ratify the Law or the Job Creation Law, as well as several other demands related to workers' rights. "We reject the ratification of the Job Creation Law because it is the workers who are harmed. For this reason, we ask the government and DPRD not to pass this Job Creation Law," said Taufik, one of the speakers at this demonstration.
Taufik said, as a representative of the people of North Sulawesi, the North Sulawesi DPRD was urged to immediately take a stance both institutionally and politically regarding the rejection of the Job Creation Law. "We ask that our representatives really side with us," said the demonstrators. Meanwhile, this action began to heat up when the demonstrators began to force their way into the North Sulawesi DPRD building. Debate ensued between students, police officers. However, it was finally agreed that several representatives would be accepted into the DPRD office. However, some of the waiting crowds suddenly burned used tires which they had provided beforehand. Seeing this action, the security forces immediately took action to put out the fire and asked the demonstrators to disperse.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Administrative Harassment, Enactment of repressive legislation and policies
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Community-based HRD, Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Apr 25, 2023
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Mar 14, 2023
- Event Description
The demonstration carried out by approximately 3,000 combined masses from various labor and student organizations in front of the People's Representative Council (DPR) building to reject Legislation (Perppu) Number 2 of 2022 concerning Job Creation (Ciptakerja) or the omnibus law on Tuesday (14 / 3) disbanded by the police.
According to Gatra.com monitoring, the disbandment by the apparatus was carried out at 18.42 WIB via loudspeakers. However, even though the police had given this warning more or less three times, the demonstrators refused to leave the DPR building, because there was no certainty from the DPR whether there was any intention in listening to the people's aspirations.
The dispersal was carried out by the police, because the action had exceeded the specified time limit, in accordance with Police Chief Regulation No. 9 of 2008, for demonstrations in the open only until 18.00 WIB.
At 19.44 WIB the police asked representatives of the demonstrators to coordinate. And finally at 20.00 WIB, the masses of demonstrators began to leave in front of the DPR building.
"We will come back with more crowds," said a representative from the demonstration against the Perppu Ciptaker at the DPR, Tuesday (14/3).
"Us going home doesn't mean that we stop fighting," he continued.
As previously reported, according to Gatra.com monitoring, demonstrators began to crowd the DPR building starting at 10.00 WIB. As of 4:51 p.m. it was still observed that they had not left the DPR building.
This action is a continuation of the demonstrators on Monday (13/3) yesterday. The demonstration this time was a joint action from various trade union organizations in a number of areas, from Jakarta, Subang and others.
A number of students also joined the protest against the Ciptaker Bill, one of which was from the University of Indonesia, which totalled around 20 students.
In this action, the demonstrators still brought the same four demands, namely, rejecting the ratification of the Omnibus Law on the Job Creation Law or the Ciptaker Bill, rejecting the Health Bill, passing the PPRT Bill, and urging the government to conduct a forensic audit of state tax revenues, and remove the Director General of Tax.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Administrative Harassment, Enactment of repressive legislation and policies
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Community-based HRD, Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Apr 25, 2023
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Mar 9, 2023
- Event Description
A man went berserk asking for an Orang Utan Discussion discussing the Batang Toru hydropower problem, North Sumatra in the Tebet area, South Jakarta, Thursday (9/3/2023). While licking his teeth, he forbade the discussion to take place when talking about things that are against development.
General Chairperson of the Indonesian Society of Environmental Journalists or SIEJ, Joni Aswira explained that the man did not come alone, but with three other people. They came before the discussion started in a cafe at 10.30 WIB.
The man in question immediately shouted for the discussion to be dismissed immediately.
"The committee calmed down, but the person concerned still insisted that the discussion not continue and hit the chair with emotion," Joni said in a written statement, Thursday (9/3/2023).
The man did not explain which institution he came from. It's just that one of them claimed to have come from Salemba, Central Jakarta.
Joni said, the tension lasted about 15 minutes. Finally, the atmosphere started to be conducive after the committee brought the man downstairs to the cafe for dialogue.
The committee was forced to call a security guard because the man still refused even though they had explained about the event.
What is the problem? The Orang Utan discussion in question was in response to collaborative coverage by 5 national media which raised the issue of the threat of hydropower to the Batang Toru landscape, North Sumatra. From the results of the coverage found a number of problems.
The problem that arises from the construction of the Batang Toru hydropower plant is the threat to the orangutan area and habitat.
"PLTA was also built on an area that was considered a disaster fault," explained Joni.
Joni revealed that there have been many landslides that have killed human lives, including workers in the area.
From the results of the collaboration coverage it was also revealed that the construction of the PLTA has the potential to raise state finances.
"In addition, the hydropower project which is claimed to provide clean energy is also a finding of the Supreme Audit Agency. The project is considered to have the potential to raise state finances."
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Intimidation and Threats
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment
- HRD
- Environmental rights defender, Media Worker, NGO staff
- Perpetrator-State
- Unknown
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Unknown
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Apr 25, 2023
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Mar 24, 2023
- Event Description
The National Human Rights Commission (Komnas HAM) confirmed that environmental activist and human rights defender, Heri Budiawan alias Budi Pego, was arrested and subsequently detained at the Banyuwangi Penitentiary. Budi Pego, who was very outspoken against PT Merdeka Copper Gold's mining activities in Tumpang Pitu, was previously detained 10 months after the East Java High Court's verdict upheld the Banyuwangi District Court's verdict. Budi Pego's arrest and detention on Friday (24/3/2023) was the execution of the Supreme Court's decision through Decision Number 1567 K/PidSus/2018 which sentenced him to 4 years in prison. Komnas HAM, which once issued a protection letter for Budi Pego in 2018 as a "human rights defender", regretted the execution of this Supreme Court decision and firmly stated that the case against Budi Pego was criminalization.
Moreover, Budi Pego's family and attorneys are said to have never received a copy of the Supreme Court decision. "What Budi Pego is demanding was not done at all because it was just an attempt to criminalize him, limiting his space for movement to advocate against mining that has been destroying the surrounding environment, and several other notes related to the Tumpang Pitu mining activity in Banyuwangi," said the Coordinator of the Promotion Sub-Commission HAM, Anis Hidayah, in a press conference, Sunday (26/3/2023). "Budi Pego himself does not understand what Marxism, communism and Leninism are, the fact is that at trial the banner was not made by residents and the evidence was lost," added Komnas HAM's commissioner for complaints, Hari Kurniawan, on the same occasion. Responding to the execution of Budi Pego, Komnas HAM stated several positions.
First, asking Indonesian President Joko Widodo to grant amnesty to Budi Pego. Second, urging that the legal process, including at a higher court level (if legal proceedings for judicial review/PK are later carried out), can be carried out independently, impartially, transparently and fairly in accordance with human rights principles, and guarantees Budi Pego's rights. "Third, asking the Minister of the Environment to immediately issue a Minister of Environment Regulation concerning the Protection of Human Rights Defenders in the Environmental Sector," said Anis. Fourth, Komnas HAM asked the East Java Provincial Government, Banyuwangi Police, and PT. Merdeka Copper Gold together with its subsidiaries, namely PT Bumi Suksesindo and PT Damai Suksesindo to comply with the recommendations issued by Komnas HAM number 0.961/R-PMT/VI/2020 dated 10 June 2020 to prioritize business and human rights principles.
Komnas HAM claims to have actively coordinated with various parties to ensure Budi Pego is in good condition and being detained according to human rights principles.
Criminalization of Budi Pego since 2017- Since 2015, Komnas HAM has received complaints from the public that reject the existence of the Mount Tumpang Pitu gold mine in Pesanggaran District, Banyuwangi Regency which is managed by PT Bumi Suksesindo. The company is a subsidiary of PT Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk, with a mining business license for production operations since 2012. This permit has raised objections from residents around the mine, because the operation of this mine has an impact on socio-ecological aspects and the safety of people's living space in 5 villages, namely Sumberagung, Pesanggaran, Sumbermulyo, Kandangan and Sarongan villages. Budi Pego, together with dozens of Pesanggaran residents, then carried out a banner display against the Tumpang Pitu gold mine on April 4 2017.
"However, in the midst of the banner display, there was an insert banner bearing the hammer and sickle logo, which was clearly not made by the residents," said Hari Kurniawan in a press conference, Sunday (26/3/2023). "Even when the residents made dozens of banners, they were supervised by the Babinmas and Babinkamtibmas of Pesanggaran District," he continued. Furthermore, Budi Pego was charged and tried for violating the provisions of Article 107a of the Criminal Code, deemed to have taught the teachings of Marxism, communism and engineering.
"Budi Pego is a former Indonesian migrant worker in Saudi Arabia who is also devout in worship and a member of the Pagar Nusa Pencak Silat School which is a Silat College under Nahdlatul Ulama," said the man who is familiarly called Wawan. The Banyuwangi District Court sentenced Budi Pego to 10 months in prison in 2017. Prosecutors and lawyers both appealed, but the East Java High Court's decision strengthened the Banyuwangi District Court's decision. The two of them filed an appeal and on October 16 2018, the Supreme Court Panel of Judges through Decision Number 1567 K/Pid Sus/2018 sentenced Budi Pego to 4 years in prison.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of expression Offline, Right to liberty and security
- HRD
- Environmental rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Judiciary, Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Apr 25, 2023
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Mar 9, 2023
- Event Description
Cases of abuse against members of the press occurred again at the Keerom District Government office, Papua Province, on Thursday 09/03/2023, around 14:00 WIT.
This abuse occurred in the office area of the Keerom Regency Border Area Management and Cooperation Agency, while carrying out his journalistic duties in the online media globalinvestigation.com, whose initials "N" were beaten by security officers (Police).
According to the victim's statement, the chronology of the incident of persecution allegedly occurred because of previously published reports regarding the beating of a member of the public against a Satpol PP officer who was on duty in the Deputy Regent's and Keerom Regional Secretary rooms.
Moments later, the police officer (perpetrator) came out of his room and looked for the victim (journalist) then shouted loudly reprimanding and hitting the victim while he was standing near the betel nut seller, next to the Border Area Management Agency office. The victim saw a security guard (police) with several of his colleagues walking quickly up to him, then the security officer (police) said
"I just got the news that was shared. Why bring down the Keerom Government?” he said.
Then the security guard (police) punched the victim, and the victim only tried to dodge and block the blows, but several punches were made to the victim's face resulting in bruises.
Then from that, the victim ran into the room of the secretary of the Border Agency office to save himself, but the security guard (police) continued to chase the victim and the victim fell down, then was beaten again by him ".
"When the victim was hit, it was suspected that there was a tone of threat to shoot the victim with a gun," said the person loudly to the victim "Don't you know me? person against the victim".
After that, the victim told the unscrupulous person that the news did not bring down the Keerom District Government.
The victim made this report spontaneously when an incident occurred when a member of the public beat a Satpol PP officer, besides the victim was not far from the TKP.
JLW, when confirmed by the media crew, confirmed that the victim's family had made a Police Report (LP) and a post mortem et repertum was being carried out at the Kwaingga Keerom Hospital.
He conveyed that he, as a family, deeply regretted the unethical behavior of unscrupulous members in the persecution of his younger sibling.
He asked that unscrupulous members be dealt with strictly according to applicable law and investigators must also apply the rules of the Press Law because at the time of the incident the victim was a journalist carrying out his journalistic duties. This has hindered his work as a journalist and the perpetrators must also be charged under Article 18 of the Press Law No. 40 of 1999 which carries a penalty of 2 years in prison or a fine of Rp. 500 million.
JLW continued, "there is no word of peace", the behavior of unscrupulous members also seriously injured our family's honor. If these unscrupulous members are not processed, then I as a family will complain about this to the National Police Headquarters, "said JLW.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Intimidation and Threats, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of expression Online, Right to healthy and safe environment
- HRD
- Media Worker
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Apr 25, 2023
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Mar 15, 2023
- Event Description
A number of journalists from Floresa.co, a local media from Flores, East Nusa Tenggara, were intimidated by TNI officers after reporting on the inauguration of the Labuan Bajo - Golo Mori road by President Joko Widodo, whose land was taken from residents without giving compensation.
The news entitled President Jokowi Inaugurates a Road in Labuan Bajo Built Without Compensation for Residents was published on March 14, while the intimidation that allegedly came from intelligence officers at the Manggarai District Military Command occurred on March 15.
The Floresa journalist who was contacted by Suara.com from Jakarta said that the intimidation was carried out over the phone by two people who claimed to be TNI officers from the Manggarai Kodim. They repeatedly called and sent messages via WhatsApp to the journalist.
The TNI officer called and asked the journalist to meet and "have coffee together".
"During the conversation, he immediately mentioned the name and area of origin of the Floresa journalist, and said 'want to meet' because 'want to make new friends. If there is any information, share it with us. Let's drink coffee together'," explained the journalist, imitating the invitation from the apparatus.
The following is a chronology of intimidation attempts that Floresa journalists received:
- At 16.16 WITA, a Floresa journalist (A) received a call via WhatsApp from a new number. When picked up, the caller introduced himself as a TNI member named Ardo from the Manggarai Kodim. During the conversation, he immediately mentioned the name and area of origin of the journalist, and said "I want to meet" because "I want to make new friends." "If there is information, share it with us. We drink coffee together."
When the journalist said he was in Labuan Bajo, the caller said he took part in providing security during President Jokowi's visit on March 14, 2023.
"If only I knew yesterday, we would've had coffee at Bajo," he said. After that, he said, "might be annoying," then hung up on the journalist.
Before hanging up he confirmed the Floresa journalist's name. He also asked that his contact number be saved under Ardo's name. When the journalist checked his number through the Getcontact application, it was written "Intel TNI Serda Ardo." He called back at 16.21, but was not picked up by the journalist.
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At 16.18 WITA, another Floresa journalist (B) received a greeting message from another number via the WhatsApp application. The Floresa journalist did not reply. Between 4:32 p.m. and 4:36 p.m., the number then made five voice calls, and did not receive a response.
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The same number then contacted another Floresa journalist [C] at 16.38 WITA via the WhatsApp application. However, there was no response.
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At almost the same time at 16.38 WITA the same number again contacted journalist Floresa (A). He introduced himself from the Manggarai Kodim. He asked whether it was true that journalist A wrote the news on President Jokowi's visit to Floresa. Journalist A answered, yes. After that he asked for the address of Floresa's office "to meet for coordination." Journalist A responded by saying, "Regarding the news of the president's visit, I will convey it to the editor-in-chief and the Floresa editorial team." Journalist A then asked the reason for the coordination regarding the news and what was wrong with the news, but was not answered.Then, journalist A asked him to turn off the phone.
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After the call, he sent a message via WhatsApp to journalist A and again asked for "Floresa's editorial number," while forwarding the news link "President Jokowi Inaugurates Road in Labuan Bajo to be Built Without Compensation for Residents." In his message, he invited Floresa journalists to meet at Starbucks, Labuan Bajo, which, again, he said was "to coordinate" regarding the news. However, the journalist did not respond to him and asked him to convey it directly if there was a problem with the news.
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At 17.14 WITA, a journalist from another media in Labuan Bajo called journalist A, but he did not pick up. The journalist then called again at 17.23 WITA. The call lasted for 5 minutes, asking journalist A to meet with a person he described as a TNI intelligence.
The journalist said that the TNI intelligence agent had telephoned him, asking to become a liaison to bring journalist A together with the intelligence agent. He said the intelligence agent invited journalist A to meet because his boss asked him to find out the name of the journalist who wrote the news. Floresa journalists still chose not to follow the invitation.
Floresa said that the news about the inauguration of the troubled road by Jokowi in Labuan Bajo was a journalistic product that reported the issue of neglecting the rights of residents to receive compensation in the project.
"We consider that the efforts of the two intelligence agents are forms of intimidation and a serious disturbance of the journalistic work that we carry out," said Floresa in a press release.
The road that was inaugurated by President Jokowi in Labuan Bajo provide access to Golo Mori. The road was built to support the 2023 ASEAN Summit which is planned to be held in the area in May.
- Impact of Event
- 3
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Intimidation and Threats, Online Attack and Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of expression Online, Right to privacy
- HRD
- Media Worker
- Perpetrator-State
- Suspected state
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Apr 25, 2023
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Feb 27, 2023
- Event Description
A number of journalists are covering the pre-reconstruction case of the alleged abuse by two members of the Medan City DPRD, one of the night entertainment venues, who were intimidated by thugs. The thugs kicked them out and asked them to delete the videos and photos on the cellphones of the journalists who were covering the incident. The pre-reconstruction took place in front of a nightclub on Jalan Abdullah Lubis, Medan City, Monday afternoon, 27 February 2023. As a result, chaos was inevitable because the thugs admitted that a member of the OKP continued to threaten a number of journalists at the scene. "Eh, don't record it, I'll stab you later. This you mark me Rakesh," shouted the man claiming to be named Rakesh.
Rakesh, wearing a purple shirt, did not hesitate to issue a tone threatening to kill journalists. If not leave the location of the reconstruction. "You delete that video. I'll kill you later," said the purple shirt, pointing to journalists at the pre-reconstruction location. Journalists were intimidated, from various media such as online media, newspapers in Medan City to TV ONE journalists who were also targeted by the thugs. Pre-reconstruction was carried out by the Medan Police Criminal Investigation Unit, on suspicion of abuse cases allegedly committed by two members of the Medan DPRD HS and DS against Khalik Fazduani (30) in one of the nightclubs in Medan City.
The beatings started when Khalik was at a nightclub to attend a friend's invitation. When he was about to go home, Khalik saw a crowd of people who were making a fuss. Then Khalik asked, suddenly a man with the initials DRGS hit his forehead. After that, a man with the initials HS also beat him, followed by a man with the initials DS stampede on his body. However, the two members of the Medan City DPRD still have the status of witnesses. In the aftermath of the thugs' intimidation, a number of journalists made a report to the Headquarters of the Medan Polrestabes. The journalists asked the police to arrest the purple-clad thug.
Meanwhile, the Chairperson of AJI Medan, Christison Sondang Pane criticized the intimidation by thugs. He asked the police to arrest the thug immediately. Which is considered to interfere with the work of journalists at the scene. "When he was about to take a picture, a man claiming to be named Rakes and admitting that he was a member of OKP forbade journalists from reporting. According to media colleagues at the location, Rakesh kicked ST online journalists and threatened AL online journalists. In fact, Rakes also abused TV One journalists. , BS," Christison explained. Accompanied by the Coordinator of the Advocacy Division of AJI Medan, Array A Argus. Christison explained that in carrying out their duties, journalists are protected by Article 8 of Law No. 40 of 1999 concerning the Press. AJI Medan deeply regrets the act of thuggery committed by a man claiming to be suspected of being a member of the OKP. "The actions allegedly taken by OKP members contradict Article 4 paragraph (3) concerning press freedom. The article explains that to guarantee press freedom, the national press has the right to seek, obtain and disseminate ideas and information," he said.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Death threat, Intimidation and Threats, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment
- HRD
- Media Worker
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Non-state
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Mar 28, 2023
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Feb 9, 2023
- Event Description
The moment of President Joko Widodo's arrival to Medan City was used by a number of activists who held the Kamisan action in front of the Pos Block, Jalan City Hall, Medan City.
According to one participant in the Kamisan Action, Rimba, this action is the 34th time it has been held every Thursday.
However, on the exact day that the President came to Medan City, he plans to convey his aspirations directly to Joko Widodo.
"We raise the theme of solidarity for farmers in Gurilla (Pematang Siantar) whose land was confiscated yesterday by PTPN III, to be used as our oil palm plantation here too," said Rimba to the Tribune-medan, Thursday (9/2/2023).
He plans, if he meets with President Jokowi, he will also convey a number of human rights violations that have not been saved.
"Because the president came to Medan City, we actually wanted to meet with Jokowi or Jokowi who came to us, to discuss all kinds of human rights customers in Indonesia," he said.
However, Rimba said that until the demonstration was over, President Jokowi had not crossed that road.
"Incidentally, we didn't get to meet the president and we also didn't see the president pass by here," he said.
Rimba also said that prior to President Jokowi's arrival, a number of WhatsApp colleagues had been hacked by irresponsible people.
"The hack was on Wednesday night, my friends got hacked. Their WhatsApp can't be used anymore, five people have hacked it, they haven't used it to this day," he said.
After getting hacked, he also admitted that he had received intimidation from someone who claimed to be a member of the North Sumatra Police.
"Someone called and claimed they were from the Regional Police to be invited to meet to discuss it so they would not take action and there were indications that they wanted to be given symbolic money as silence," he said.
"This is because we think that they are afraid of us conveying our aspirations in front of the president," he concluded.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Intimidation and Threats, Online Attack and Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Online, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Community-based HRD
- Perpetrator-State
- Police, Unknown
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Unknown
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Mar 28, 2023
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Feb 7, 2023
- Event Description
Less than one month after President Jokowi expressed his acknowledgment and regret for 12 gross human rights violations in Indonesia. On January 11, 2023, there were at least two events that were the opposite of what was expected. Hope for survivors, families of victims and the public in general to feel safe from the potential repetition of serious crimes against human rights – as stated in Presidential Decree No. 17/2022 concerning the establishment of a Team for the Non-Judicial Resolution of Past Serious Human Rights Violations. The two events in question were intimidation of survivors of the Simpang Kertas Kraft Aceh Incident (Simpang KKA) and the hacking of the WhatsApp accounts of at least five activists from the Kamisan Action in Medan on 8-9 February 2023 and banning the Kamisan Action from 9 February 2023 on the grounds that the President was coming to commemorate National Day. National Press in the capital of North Sumatra Province.
On 7 February 2023, a survivor of the KKA Simpang Incident felt intimidation by a number of parties from the local police and military. Apart from being called numerous times to request data on the victims of the KKA Simpang Incident, a group of people suspected of being members of the Lhokseumawe Police and the Dewantara Police came to his house and asked him and other victims of the KKA Simpang Incident not to demonstrate and carry attributes that were "against" when President Joko Widodo visited Aceh to inaugurate a fertilizer factory on 10 February 2023. The next day, 8 February 2023 a group of people suspected of being Babinsa came to his house and said that they did this because they were ordered by their superiors. This of course does not show the professionalism of the Indonesian police and army, if it cannot be further said as thuggery. In the context of resolving serious crimes against human rights, the parties authorized to obtain information within the framework of investigations, investigations and preparations for court proceedings are Komnas HAM and the Attorney General's Office, not the police and military. Apart from that, such actions also have the potential to re-traumatize the survivors and the victims' families who have deep trauma from the activities of the apparatus during the implementation of the Military Operations Area and Martial Law on Bumi Rencong.
This intimidation should be considered as continued insensitivity, considering that since mid-2022, the Province of Aceh has been led by an Acting Governor who has a military career background, namely Major General TNI (Purn.) Achmad Marzuki. Evaluation and correction of officials involved in a number of serious crimes against human rights in Aceh that have not been held because there is no Human Rights Court is also a valid factor for survivors' concerns about intimidation by security forces.
The second incident of intimidation occurred on 8-9 February 2023. President Jokowi's working visit which took place on Thursday, 9 February 2023 coincided with the day of the Medan Kamisan Action. Human rights activists and citizens who used their rights to peacefully assemble and express their opinions were terrorized and silenced. The mass of the Kamisan Action, which numbered only a dozen people, was surrounded by hundreds of police who were on guard, experienced intimidation and the props for the action were taken by force. The identity of the party who contacted the North Sumatra Regional Police also showed excessive and unnecessary effort so that it was clear that the wrong step of restriction on the implementation of the Medan Kamisan Action was clearly visible.
The pattern of human rights violations in the two incidents above can be seen related to President Jokowi's planned visit to a number of places. Intimidation and repression of freedom of expression and opinion actually occurred in the locations that President Jokowi would visit.
Even though there were no direct instructions from President Jokowi, the existence of a "superior order" in the two incidents above is a form of wrong action by the TNI and POLRI. Even though the PPHAM Team's recommendation that Jokowi himself had accepted had mentioned TNI and POLRI reforms both structurally and culturally. The methods of intimidation using the Police and the TNI are New Order styles which no longer have a place in Reformation. President Jokowi and his staff must pay attention to this fact in order to ensure that gross human rights violations do not recur for the people of Indonesia.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Intimidation and Threats
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment
- HRD
- Community-based HRD
- Perpetrator-State
- Armed forces/ Military, Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Mar 28, 2023
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Feb 3, 2023
- Event Description
On Friday the 3rd of February 2023, Mr. Mulyadi, Mr. Suwarno and Mr. Untung were forcibly arrested by the police officers of the East Java Regional Police by blocking the car that they were travelling in and immediately leading them into a police car.
Illegal arrest
According to the information that we received, the police officer who arrested them did not show an assignment letter and was unable to show arrest warrants, the reasons for the arrest and a brief description of the alleged crime and where they were going to be taken. The AHRC considers this action to be an act of deprivation of liberty that violates human rights as stipulated in Article 18 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (KUHAP).
Moreover, the AHRC also refers to Law, No. 26 of 2000 on the Human Rights Law under Article 34:
Paragraph 1: Every victim of and witness to a gross violation of human rights has the right to physical and mental protection from threats, harassment, terror, and violence by any party whosoever.
Paragraph 2: Protection as referred to in Clause (1) is an obligatory duty of the law enforcement and security apparatus, provided free of charge.
Paragraph 3: Provisions on procedures for protecting witnesses shall be further governed in a Government Regulation.
Police Regulation (Perkap) Number 8 of 2009, Article 17 stated:
Paragraph (1): In conducting an arrest, an officer must: a. inform/present his/her identity as an Indonesia National Police officer; b. present a warrant for arrest, except where the suspect was caught during the commission of a crime; c. inform the reason for the arrest; d. explain the charges and the possible punishment to the suspect upon arrest; e. respect the legal status of a minor perpetrating a crime and inform the parent or guardian immediately following the arrest; f. protect the privacy of the suspect in custody; and g. inform the suspect of his/her rights and how to exercise such rights, consisting of the right to remain silent, the right to receive legal support and/or to be accompanied by a legal counsel, and other rights as provided under the Penal Procedural Code.
Paragraph (2): Following an arrest, an officer must prepare a report of the arrest which states: a. the name and identity of the officer making the arrest; b. the name and identity of the person under arrest; c. the location, date and time of the arrest; d. the reason for the arrest and/or the charges; e. the place of temporary detention during custody; and f. The health condition of the person under arrest.
Invalid suspect status
In addition, before being forcibly arrested, Mr. Mulyadi, Mr. Suwarno and Mr, Untung had already been named suspects by the East Java Regional Police for alleged fake news as stated under the Law, Number 1 of 1946 on the Handling of Hoax News.
The three of them knew that they had been named suspects on January 20th, 2023 based on a summons as suspects. According to the information that we have received, prior to the determination of them as suspects, the three of them had never provided prior information as potential suspects or witnesses, and though the three of them had been summoned, the summons they had received was inappropriate because they had received the new summons after the examination schedule in the overdue letter. In addition, they never clearly knew about the accusations and evidence in the case against the three, and because of that, the Coalition considered that the determination of the trio as suspects by the East Java Regional Police violated Article 1 Point 14 of the Code of Criminal Procedure and also the Constitutional Court Decision No. 21/PUU/XII/2014 and is therefore invalid.
Mulyadi, Suwarno and Untung are human rights defenders
The judgment of the three is clearly a practice of prosecuting human rights defenders, due to the fact that the accusations against them do not stand alone but because of their activities to defend and fight for their rights of agrarian resources which are in conflict with the Bumi Sari Company (PT. Bumi Sari) since a long time ago. This pattern of prosecution is common and affects human rights defenders, and for this reason, the Government should take steps to protect it as stated in Article 28C Paragraph (2) of the 1945 Constitution and Article 100 of the Law on Human Rights, and Article 1 of the United Nations Declaration on Human Rights Defenders.
Pretrial is in progress
Before being forcibly arrested by the East Java Regional Police, on January 30th 2023, the three were submitted to a pretrial at the Banyuwangi District Court in relation to their determination as suspects which was allegedly carried out haphazardly and arbitrarily by the East Java Regional Police, at a time when the investigation against the three should have been suspended temporarily until the pretrial to be decided by the Judge who receives, examines and adjudicates the case.
- Impact of Event
- 3
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Land rights, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to liberty and security
- HRD
- Community-based HRD, Land rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Mar 6, 2023
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Jan 17, 2023
- Event Description
The Indonesian authorities should immediately release Robison Saul, a fisherman and activist on Sangihe Island in North Sulawesi province, and quash his politically motivated conviction, Human Rights Watch said today. A court on January 17, 2023, convicted Saul under an emergency law of possessing a knife at a protest and sentenced him to nine months in prison.
The police arrested Saul, 45, on June 30, 2022, after two weeks of protests and roadblocks organized by villagers on Sangihe Island against the gold mining company PT Tambang Mas Sangihe. The company is an Indonesian subsidiary of the Vancouver-based Baru Gold Corp., which has been involved in a legal dispute in its effort to mine gold from the small island.
After his arrest, Saul spent months in pretrial detention. Police and prison officials repeatedly obstructed lawyers and family members’ access to him, and prison guards allegedly beat him repeatedly between September 28 and October 1, according to his wife and his lawyers.
“Indonesian police and prosecutors brought a politically motivated case against a local fisherman who participated in anti-mining protests, claiming a knife that is a tool of his trade somehow justifies abusive pretrial detention and a prison sentence,” said Andreas Harsono, Indonesia researcher at Human Rights Watch. “The authorities on Sangihe Island should immediately quash Robison Saul’s conviction and release him, and provide him with adequate compensation for his mistreatment.”
In January 2021, Indonesia’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources granted PT Tambang Mas Sangihe a license to explore and mine approximately 420 square kilometers – an area about half the size of New York City – on Sangihe Island for 33 years. The North Sulawesi provincial government, which administers the island, also issued the company a permit.
The concession area constitutes about 57 percent of the island’s landmass and overlaps with 80 villages, according to the nongovernmental organization Jatam; it also encompasses a forest area called Sahendarumang, which serves as a water source for local residents. Most residents of Sangihe rely on farming and traditional fishing for their livelihoods.
The two licenses prompted the islanders to organize the Save Sangihe Island coalition and sue the government at the administration courts in Jakarta and Manado, the North Sulawesi capital. The islanders contended that the licenses should be revoked because they contravene Indonesia’s Marine Law, which allows issuing a mining license only on islands bigger than 2,000 square kilometers. Sangihe Island is fewer than 750 square kilometers.
In June 2022, the Manado administrative court ruled in favor of the 56 Sangihe women who had filed the petition, ordering the provincial government to revoke the permit and the company to stop their activities. Among other grounds, the court found that the mine’s environmental impact analysis did not meet legal requirements. Specifically, the assessment had failed to consult an appropriate number of residents and also failed to provide them with adequate information about all the likely environmental impacts associated with the mining operations.
In September, the Jakarta administrative high court ruled against the government, directing the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources to revoke the permit. But the police and the prosecutors have not carried out the ruling.
In August, the company filed a lawsuit against the Indonesian government, including President Joko Widodo and several cabinet members, seeking damages of IDR 1 trillion (US$64 million) for cancelling the project. The Supreme Court ruled against the company in January 2023.
PT Tambang Mas Sangihe has continued to move forward with its mining operations on the island. It stated in a news release that it intends to apply for a new permit, contending that: “Sangihe Island has a history of rampant illegal mining that has heavily polluted the environment, including the dumping of mine tailings into the ocean, reefs, and mangroves, and the polluting of the river and ocean with mercury. These illegal miners have had no permits and are largely not residents of Sangihe Island.”
The company announced that since October 2021 it has been clearing land, constructing waste dumps, and building a processing plant area and associated access roads. It sent bulldozers, drillers, and multiple other heavy machines to the island, moving them via 10-wheel trucks from a small port to the company’s base camp in Bowone village.
Many islanders responded to the company’s actions, which they consider to be in defiance of court rulings, by blocking the trucks.
On June 14, 2022, Saul, who had just returned from fishing, joined a peaceful roadblock set up by hundreds of villagers who were trying to stop several mining trucks that were heading to Bowone village.
Saul carried his knife, a pisau besi putih (white steel knife) commonly used by fisherman to cut nets or lines at sea, inside its pouch. A soldier prevented Saul from climbing onto a truck, and as he did so, he found the knife in Saul’s pocket. He confiscated it, and later handed it to the police.
The police kept the knife but they did not charge Saul at the time. The villagers maintained the roadblock for another two weeks and during that time, another police officer called Saul and told him to dissociate himself from the Save Sangihe Island movement. Saul refused. The police summoned him to their station on June 30, and immediately arrested him.
His lawyer, Adhitiya Augusta Triputra of the Jakarta Legal Aid Institute, said Saul was interrogated twice without any legal representative. His wife and lawyers reported they had serious difficulties in meeting with Saul in custody.
Prison officials refused to let the lawyers meet with him because the officials claimed they didn’t have permission from the Sangihe district court. Saul informed his lawyers that four prison guards beat him repeatedly inside the Tahuna prison on Sangihe Island between September 28 and October 1. The lawyers said Saul was shoved inside a bathroom, causing his head to hit the toilet, resulting in serious bleeding. The authorities failed to give him medical treatment for his injuries.
“Indonesia’s Ministry of Law and Human Rights should urgently investigate the alleged beating of Robison Saul inside the Sangihe prison as well as efforts to block his access to legal counsel,” Harsono said. “Saul’s prosecution appears intended to intimidate him and other villagers to accept a mining project that many oppose because of the serious threat to their livelihoods and way of life.”
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to liberty and security, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Environmental rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Judiciary
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Feb 26, 2023
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Feb 3, 2023
- Event Description
The DKI Jakarta High Prosecutor's Office stated that the case of defamation of the Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Panjaitan had been declared complete. The case ensnared two human rights activists, Fatia Maulidiyanti and Haris Azhar, as suspects.
"It's already P21, dated February 3, 2023," said Head of Legal Information Section for the DKI Prosecutor's Office Ade Sofyansyah, Monday, February 20, 2023.
P21 is a code in the world of law which means that the prosecutor has considered the case file to be complete. Ade said the prosecutor's office was ready for the second phase of the suspect transfer. "The DKI Prosecutor's Office is ready for stage 2," said Ade.
This case began with a video uploaded on Haris Azhar's YouTube entitled "There is Lord Luhut Behind the Economic Relations-Military Ops Intan Jaya General BIN Also Exists" on August 20, 2021. The video shows a conversation between Fatia and Haris about the results of a research entitled "Economy- The Politics of Military Deployment in Papua: The Intan Jaya Case".
The report states that the Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Panjaitan still owns shares in the Toba Sejahtra Group company. The Toba Sejahtra Group, through its subsidiary, PT Tobacom Del Mandiri, is suspected of embracing a portion of PTMQ's shares. West Wits Mining as PTMQ shareholder shares shares with Tobacom in the Derewo River Gold Project.
Not accepting his name being associated with a mine in Papua, Luhut through his subordinates sent a subpoena to Fatia and Haris. The subpoena led to a report to Polda Metro Jaya. Polda investigators named Haris and Fatia suspects of defamation in March 2022.
In his report, Luhut considered the statements of the two activists to be slander and fake news. Luhut also plans to sue the two for Rp 100 billion.
Luhut's move to police Fatia and Haris was flooded with criticism. Andalas University constitutional law expert, Feri Amsari, for example, considers that Luhut violated at least two laws when reporting. According to him, as a state administrator Luhut cannot report on people who give criticism or input to the government.
"There is a law order that states administrators are not allowed to report citizens participating in providing input," he said in a virtual IM57+ Institute discussion, Saturday, March 26, 2022.
Feri also stated that the public's right to express opinions was protected by article 28 of the 1945 Constitution. Article 28 F of the 1945 Constitution also gave the public the right to manage the information to be conveyed.
- Impact of Event
- 2
- Gender of HRD
- Man, Woman
- Violation
- Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of expression Online
- HRD
- NGO staff, WHRD
- Perpetrator-State
- Judiciary
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Related Events
- Indonesia: NGO staff issued legal warning for reporting army involvement in gold mining business
- Date added
- Feb 21, 2023
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Nov 15, 2022
- Event Description
As many as 26 students who were members of the Indonesian People's Assembly (IPA) mass action for the NTB region were arrested by the police while holding an action to criticize the G-20 meeting, Tuesday (11/15/2022). The arrests took place at two different locations. A total of 14 people were arrested by the Mataram City Police, while 12 students were arrested by the East Lombok Police. "The action hasn't started yet, but our colleagues have been disbanded by the police, on the grounds of G20 security. They were forcibly transported to the Mataram City Police," explained Badaruddin, Coordinator of LBH Mataram to Kompas.com, Tuesday night (11/15/2022) ). Badar explained that the IPA coordinator for the NTB region, Muhammad Alwi, was also arrested. Another arrest occurred in Selong, East Lombok. As many as 12 students who were involved in the action were secured at the East Lombok Makodim. "Both in Mataram and East Lombok were just about to start their actions, the authorities arrested them," said Badaruddin. He was surprised because one of the students was arrested at his boarding house, because he was suspected of carrying out an action. Until this news was written, all students were still being held by the police. A number of LBH Mataram Teams who checked the whereabouts of these students reported that all students had not been questioned. Meanwhile, the Mataram LBH Team has not been allowed to meet the 12 students who were detained at the East Lombok Police Headquarters. Spokesperson for the Mataram National Student Front (FMN), Andini Nurcholisah, explained that the IPA action in the NTB region was a coordinative action carried out simultaneously by IPA in all regions nationally. This action was a response to the ongoing G20 meeting in Bali, since November 15, 2022. "The last few days, the FMN secretariat in Mataram, which is a member of the IPA NTB, was visited by officers. They stood guard and did not let us leave the secretariat to hold an action," Andini said. "Allegations of a people's movement that will disrupt the security and continuity of the G20 Summit are baseless and fabricated accusations," said Andini. Andini regrets that until Tuesday (15/11/2022) evening, FMN had not received any information regarding the condition of their colleagues who were arrested. Kabid Humas Polda NTB, Kombes Pol Artanto and Kapolres Kota Mataram, Kombespol Mustofa, who were confirmed, have yet to provide an answer regarding the arrest of dozens of students. "I will check first," said Kabid Humas Polda NTB, Kombes Pol Artanto.
- Impact of Event
- 26
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to liberty and security
- HRD
- Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jan 29, 2023
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Nov 10, 2022
- Event Description
The police arrested 13 students from the Jayapura University of Science and Technology (USTJ) who raised the Morning Star flag during a demonstration at the local campus in Padang Bulan, Jayapura.
Jayapura Police Chief Kombes Victor Mackbon said that apart from raising the Morning Star flag, the dozens of students with the help of their colleagues carried out anarchic acts and threw stones at officers when the action was about to be dispersed.
In fact, the police were forced to fire tear gas to disperse the student anarchist action.
"Four police personnel were injured in the incident, so they were immediately ordered to receive an autopsy," said Kombes Mackbon quoted by ANTARA, Thursday, November 10.
The Kapolresta has yet to confirm the status of the 13 students who were secured, whether they are pure USTJ students or not. "Investigators are still examining the 13 students," he added.
Separately, USTJ Deputy Chancellor for Student Affairs Isak Rumbarar acknowledged that there were students who were secured at the Jayapura City Police.
"I can't say for sure whether they are all USTJ students or not because currently they are still being handled by the Jayapura City Police," said Isak.
Isak admitted that he was shocked when he learned that the demonstration by students on his campus was accompanied by the raising of the Morning Star flag, prompting the security forces to act according to applicable law.
According to him, USTJ provides space for students to express their aspirations, but student actions that violate the law by raising the Morning Star flag cannot be justified.
"There was an pelting action by a group of students and the police fired tear gas," explained Isak Rumbarar.
- Impact of Event
- 13
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to liberty and security
- HRD
- Minority rights defender, Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jan 29, 2023
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Nov 16, 2022
- Event Description
The Papuan Student Alliance of the Bali City Committee is planning a demonstration at the Renon Roundabout, opposing the G20 Summit and demanding that the government give the Papuan people the right to self-determination. Then there was a riot. It all started when the masses were going to the point of action, around 9.30. They also carried posters with their demands. “Prior to the action point, we were immediately intercepted by a large number of mass organizations, pecalang and Banjar Renon village officials. Then silenced and repressed the masses, and shouted racist words," said the spokesman for the action, Herry Meaga, to Tirto, Wednesday, November 16, 2022.
At 10 o'clock, the demonstrators were surrounded and pelted with stones, wood and bottles. Even mass organizations are said to have used slingshots to block them. "Then we couldn't stop the repression from the mass organizations because the number of mass organizations was increasing, they kept pushing and pushing back the comrades," said Herry. So the action coordinator ordered the masses to return to the dormitories. An hour later, the masses read out their position statements. In this incident, six students were injured due to the alleged assault and seizure of alliance flags and posters, and severing megaphone cables. The Head of Public Relations of the Bali Police, Kombes Pol Stefanus Satake Bayu, regretted this incident. At that time, pecalang were on guard around the student dormitory, there were no police. He also stated that there was no letter of action notification from the student alliance to the police. "There was no notification letter for the demonstration (of Papuan students). If they have a notification, we can help with security," he said to Tirto. "But we have appealed to organizations that want to demonstrate to postpone it, because Indonesia is currently having an international event. The TNI and Polri are focusing on securing the G20 Summit," Bayu continued. Today is the last day of the G20 Summit in Bali. With regard to Circular Letter Number 35425/SEKRET/2022 concerning Enforcement of Restrictions on Community Activities in the Context of Implementing the G20 Presidency, which was signed by the Governor of Bali Wayan Koster on October 25, 2022, it is only natural that students are prohibited from demonstrating. The circular letter emphasized that "Restrictions on community activities in the South Kuta District, Badung Regency, and South Denpasar will be implemented on 12-17 November 2022, covering education, government and private offices, traditional ceremonies, religious activities, except for health facilities."
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment
- HRD
- Student
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Non-state
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jan 29, 2023
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Nov 16, 2022
- Event Description
The Alliance of Student Executive Boards (BEM) together with hundreds of students from all over Jayapura held a protest against the G20 Summit at the Lower Gate of Cenderawasih University (Uncen), Abepura Jayapura Papua, Wednesday (16/11).
The action against the G20 Summit began at 08.00 Papua Time. The demonstrators gathered at four points, namely Expo Waena, Upper Uncen, Jayapura University of Science and Technology (USTJ) Campus, Uncen Faculty of Medicine, and demonstrators from Lower Uncen.
The masses of action began to gather together at the Lower Uncen Gate. At around 11.30 Papua Time, the demonstrators from Uncen Atas descended and. Here there was a clash between the demonstrators and the demonstrators were forcibly dispersed by security forces from the police.
Around 12.00 Papua Time, the situation became chaotic when the police fired tear gas, removed and shot the demonstrators with rubber bullets, threw stones and arrested the demonstrators.
At that time the mass action started to heat up because the TNI/Polli entered the campus area and attacked students so that several students were hit, lost their cell phones, motorbike keys and noken.
The names of the students who were detained by the police were Gerson Pigai, an Uncen student, as the Public Field Coordinator. Both Yabet Lukas Degei, Uncen students.
Third, Abel Pauwok, Uncen student; fourth, Uncen's student Bayage Dictionary; fifth, Ayus Heluka, Uncen student, sixth Lukas Gane, Uncen student and seventh, Tinus Heluka, Uncen student.
The seven students are still at Jayapura Porlesta and are receiving assistance from the Papuan Legal Aid Institute (LBH).
The demonstrators could not proceed to the target location of the Papua Province People's Representative Council (DPR) office because the situation was getting hotter and impossible. Then at 12.30 the demonstrators were dispersed by TNI/Polri officers.
- Impact of Event
- 8
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to liberty and security
- HRD
- Minority rights defender, Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jan 29, 2023
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Nov 28, 2022
- Event Description
The West Papua Regional Police of Manokwari Police have arrested 15 people suspected of being involved in the treason act when dozens of residents commemorated the anniversary of West Papua New Guinea (WPNG) at the Wosi Manokwari terminal, Sunday (28/11).
Head of the Manokwari Police Station AKBP Parasian Herman Gultom confirmed that 15 people had been arrested and they were currently undergoing investigations at the Manokwari Police Headquarters to find out their role in the action.
"The action allegedly contradicts the ideology of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia but is covered with worship activities, because there are cries for an independent Papua to the display of symbols that are prohibited in our country," said the police chief.
The police chief said that based on the initial examination, the 15 people were identified as field coordinators, community liaisons and sympathizers who were present at the prohibited activities.
"At the time of the action, they said that their president was currently in the Netherlands. Therefore, after the investigation, we will hold a hearing to determine who should be named as a suspect in accordance with Article 106 of the Criminal Code on treason," said the police chief.
He explained that the action which was held around 11.30-12.00 WIT at the Wosi terminal began with worship activities and continued with speeches up to the unfurling of the Morning Star flag.
"Our members have made an appeal, but the appeal was not heeded, so law enforcement measures were taken to enforce the forced dissolution to secure the 15 people," said the police chief.
After the forced disbandment and the arrest of 15 people during the WPNG action at the Wosi terminal, the security situation for the Manokwari city area was under control, the Police Chief appealed to the people of Manokwari not to be provoked by provocative issues, and to continue their activities as usual "Until Sunday night the Manokwari situation was under control, the community could carry out their activities as usual and were not easily provoked by various provocative issues," said the police chief.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to liberty and security
- HRD
- Minority rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jan 29, 2023
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Nov 2, 2022
- Event Description
Thursday (3/11), there was another attempt to silence the people who were defending their land. Wednesday (2/11), 5 farmers from Bunga Raya District, Siak Regency were examined as witnesses for alleged joint criminal acts of violence and threats when rejecting the activities of PT. TKWL on September 29, 2022 based on Police Report No. LP/B/461/IX/2022/SPKT/RIAU dated 30 September 2022.
Last September 29, dozens of farming communities rejected the activities of PT. TKWL on the land they manage because a few weeks earlier, PT TKWL informed residents that the heavy equipment to be operated would only function to repair roads. However, in reality, the heavy equipment entered the land and made excavations on the people's land.
The summons as a witness is a form of criminalization effort to stop people who are members of farmer groups from stopping to manage their own land. Previously, Anton et al were questioned at the Riau Police regarding alleged criminal acts on plantations on complaints from PT. Teguh Karsa Wanalestari No. 008/TKWL/EXT/VIII/2022 dated 25 August 2022 (https://www.lbhpekanbaru.or.id/menagih-jan-reforma-agraria-di-areal-kerja-pt-tkwl/).
“The criminalization patterns of Bunga Raya farmers are very real and this effort also scares farmers who in the end they are evicted from their own land. For this reason, stop scaring farmers, stop all efforts to criminalize in resolving agrarian conflicts because criminal law is actually not a place for resolving agrarian conflicts," said Noval Setiawan, public lawyer for LBH Pekanbaru.
Apart from that, Noval also explained that the criminalization efforts carried out by PT TKWL were a denial of human rights as regulated in Article 28 G of the 1945 Constitution which reads, "Everyone has the right to protection of himself/herself, family, honor, dignity, and property owned by under his authority, and is entitled to a sense of security and protection from threats of fear to do or not do something which is a human right.”
"This effort adds to a series of bad things that have injured the farmers' struggle with patterns of criminalization and silencing," said Noval.
In line with that, the Director of LBH Pekanbaru, Andi Wijaya, stated that Anton and other friends, are local people who have lived for a long time and have a livelihood that came from the transmigration program in the 90s. resolve the issue of agrarian conflicts and accelerate the process of agrarian reform for transmigration communities in Siak district.
"On January 20, 2022, Anton et al who are members of the Marhaen Ideal Farmers Association have written to the President and related ministries including the ATR/BPN ministry to grant their rights which have been mandated in the 1945 Constitution and fulfill the president's commitment to agrarian reform," explained Andi Wijaya.
- Impact of Event
- 5
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Land rights, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Community-based HRD, Land rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Corporation Agricultural business
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jan 29, 2023
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Nov 7, 2022
- Event Description
Repressive actions taken by members of the police occurred again, this time targeting the people of Kalasey Dua Village, Minahasa, North Sulawesi on Monday (7/11/2022). The action was marked by violent arrests, tear gas shots and insults to the public.
The Manado Legal Aid Institute (LBH) reported the incident, which said that 46 people were arrested, ranging from farmers, LBH public lawyers to students.
Director of LBH Manado, Frank Tyson Kahiking, stated that the repressive actions of the local police and Satpol PP were related to the evictions carried out by the North Sulawesi Provincial Government on land cultivated by farmers in Kalasey Dua Village.
"Since 10.00 WITA, the police and Satpol PP have forced their way into the farmers' land to carry out evictions. Farmers who refused to attend have blocked the road, but the police officers continued to force the demonstrators with repressive measures so that some suffered neck injuries. and left hand," Frank said when contacted by Suara.com on Monday (7/11/2022).
Then at 15.10 WITA, a total of 14 people were arbitrarily arrested, then taken to the Manado Police.
It was later reported that the number of people arrested had increased. In fact, it is estimated that the number reached more than 46 people and was taken to the Manado Police.
"Until now there are still several residents and students who continue to chase and be arrested by the Police and Satpol PP in a repressive manner using violence, even the Kalasey Dua Village Farmers Post was destroyed so that several students and farmers had to run into the forest to save themselves," said franks.
LBH Manado stated that the evictions were carried out by the North Sulawesi Provincial Government, in this case the Governor of North Sulawesi did not comply with the legal process.
"That the land is still in the process of cassation efforts and there has not even been a decision to carry out an execution," said Frank.
"However, the North Sulawesi Provincial Government used security forces with full firearms to force their way in and fired tear gas several times at the demonstration. In fact, one police officer was recorded as swearing at farmers," he continued.
Regarding this, LBH Manado together with the Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI) conveyed their urging,
- Stop Forced Evictions in Kalasey Dua Village, Minahasa.
- Withdraw the Police and stop intimidating farmers, students and legal assistants.
- Release the farmers, students and LBH Manado Public Lawyers who were arrested and taken to the Manado Police.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Land rights, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to liberty and security
- HRD
- Land rights defender, Lawyer, NGO staff, Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jan 29, 2023
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Nov 30, 2022
- Event Description
The Bandung Legal Aid Institute (LBH) urged the court to acquit four farmers from Cikandang and Margamulya, Cikajang District, Garut Regency. The four of them were jailed on a report from PTPN VIII accusing them of cultivating the land illegally.
LBH Bandung's legal team for Cikandang farmers M Rafi Saiful Islam said, on Wednesday (30/11/2022), the four farmers named Nandang, Saepudin, Ujang Juhana, and Pakih had undergone an indictment hearing from the Garut District Attorney. The four were charged with violating Article 170 of the Criminal Code Jo Article 55 Paragraph (1) of the Criminal Code Jo Article 107 letter c Jo Article 55 letter c Law No 39 of 2014, which carries a penalty of 5 years in prison.
"The four farmers who are members of the Badega Farmers Union have been criminalized by PTPN VIII after working on abandoned land in the Cisaroni afdeling land. Their cultivated land includes Margamulya Village and Cikandang Village," said Rafi in his statement, Thursday (1/12/2022).
"We urge the release of the four detained farmers. In fact, these four farmers are agrarian reform fighters who are fighting for land to be managed as a livelihood," he added.
Rafi said the four farmers from Cikandang, Garut, were fighting for land rights that they should have been able to get. This is because the land they are working on is no longer productive and has been neglected by PTPN VIII. However, because of the regulation on cultivation rights (HGU), farmers cannot immediately work on PTPN VIII's land. Even though the land cultivated by the farmers had been abandoned by PTPN VIII and was not productive at all.
"As is the real condition on the ground, the land area located in Cikandang Village, the area cultivated by Cipancur blocks 5 and 6, is no longer productive and has been neglected by PTPN VIII," he said.
According to LBH, the land abandoned by PTPN VII must be of benefit to the surrounding community. Moreover, the four of them were sharecroppers who did not have their own arable land at all. "Most of the people in Cikandang Village are people who make a living in the agricultural sector. However, limited agricultural land causes farmers in this area to work as farm laborers, which results in their income being inadequate and far from enough to support their families. So farm workers in there are many who become cultivators of unproductive or neglected land in the PTPN VIII plantation area," he said.
LBH also urged PTPN VIII's HGU regulations to be repealed for farmers in Cikandang Village, Garut. They also urged the four farmers to be immediately released, and asked law enforcement officials to review their decision. "Revoke the PTPN VIII HGU of Cikandang Village in the area cultivated by Cipancur blocks 5 and 6 which have been abandoned land and cultivated by farmers for a source of life. (And) law enforcement officials should look more at the context of land tenure where these farmers are actually getting land tenure rights is not answered through punishment," he said. Chronology of Events
When confirmed again, Rafi told the chronology of the case. The case that happened to four Cikandang farmers occurred in mid-2022. They were reported by PTPN VIII to the Cikajang Police with accusations of destroying tea trees. "From the beginning of 2022 there was actually a conflict. Until mid-March, June, July, the conflict escalated somewhat and resulted in a report from PTPN to the Cikajang Police. The report was destruction of plantation land," Rafi told detikJabar.
Rafi revealed that the farmers in CiSometimes Village did not feel they had damaged the land or the tea trees on PTPN VIII's land. The residents even helped to re-productive the land on the land because it had been called neglected by PTPN VIII for years. Not only that, residents, according to Rafi's narrative, also felt that since 1995 they had not found any more activity on the land which now has the status of PTPN VIII. According to him, if it has been neglected, the residents have the right to work on the land that PTPN is not using at all.
"The facts on the ground are that the land has been abandoned, the tea trees are approximately 4 meters high and filled with shrubs. Anyway, it's like a wilderness, not like tea plantations in general," he said.
"That's why the residents took the initiative to clear the land. But in fact it ended in a report from PTPN to the Cikajang Police. Even though nothing was damaged, because the land was abandoned land. So there is no such thing as destroying tea plantations, but the residents are working on abandoned land," said Rafi.
Prosecutor's Response
In response to this, the Garut State Prosecutor's Office opened their voices. The Public Prosecutor (JPU) Friza Adiyudha said that currently the case was already being tried.
"The agenda is already in court. Our detention will be made on November 14, during the second stage. We will go to court on November 20, then issue a decision from the court on November 23," said Friza to journalists in his office, Thursday (1/12/2022).
Based on the case file that was transferred by the Garut Police to the Attorney General's Office, investigators charged the four suspects with Article 170 paragraph 1 of the Criminal Code, as well as an alternative charge, namely Article 107 C of RI Law Number 39 of 2014 concerning Plantations. "As for the threat of punishment, Article 179 is 5 years and 8 months, for more than 5 years you can be detained. The alternative to Article 107 is 4 years maximum," said Friza.
Friza said, based on the case files he received, the case started with the felling of a number of tea trees, which was carried out by the four defendants, namely Nandang, Saepudin, Ujang and Pakih around June 2022. "The defendants and other perpetrators who are still on the wanted list carried out logging or clearing of PTPN VIII's tea trees. There are many trees, hundreds maybe. Because this happened in several PTPN areas," he said.
The defendants admitted to their actions. According to Friza, based on the testimony of the defendants, they felt they had the right to manage the land which he acknowledged as state property. "Only, in this case, PTPN objected so PTPN finally reported it to the Police. Even during the trial, the defendants still felt that what they did was not wrong," said Friza.
- Impact of Event
- 4
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Land rights
- HRD
- Community-based HRD, Land rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Judiciary
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Corporation Agricultural business
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jan 29, 2023
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Dec 10, 2022
- Event Description
The police arrested five people suspected of being sympathizers of the West Papua National Committee (KNPB).
They were detained during a commemoration of International Human Rights Day in the Uncen Abepura campus area, Jayapura City, Papua, Saturday (10/12/2022).
Jayapura City Police Chief Kombes Victor Mackbon said the action did not receive permission from his party.
Firm action was forced to be taken because the masses put up resistance when given persuasive appeals.
"The action that was carried out today was not permitted, because there were several requirements that could not be met," he told a number of journalists, including Tribun-Papua.com.
Initially the police personnel called on the masses from the KNPB to disperse.
However, it is regrettable that there was resistance from the person who was suspected of being the provocateur of the action.
He said the five demonstrators who were detained were now taken to his headquarters for questioning.
The former Mimika Police Chief emphasized that his party always tries to open up space for the community to express their aspirations in a dignified manner.
"However, there are always provocateurs who take advantage of the situation to disrupt the smooth running of Kamtibmas, of course we always anticipate this," he said.
Meanwhile, Kombes Victor said the current situation in Jayapura City was safe and conducive.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Administrative Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to liberty and security
- HRD
- Minority rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jan 29, 2023
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Dec 1, 2022
- Event Description
Eight activists from the Indonesian People's Front for West Papua and the Papuan Student Alliance were arrested by the police in Ternate City, North Maluku, on Thursday (1/12/2022), during a demonstration commemorating the raising of the Morning Star flag at the Nieuw Guinea Raad Office ( NGR) or Dutch New Guinea Council in Holland on 1 December 1961. The eight activists were taken to the Ternate Police Headquarters, and were questioned there.
This was stated by the Head of the Department of Unification of the Indonesian People's Front for West Papua, Anton Trisno, to Jubi via the WhatsApp service, Thursday. Anton stated that the eight people arrested by the police were activists from the Indonesian People's Front for West Papua (FRI-WP), the Papuan Student Alliance (AMP), the Indonesian Student League for Democracy (LMID), and individuals.
Those arrested by the police were Jack (FRI-WP activist), Hengky (AMP activist), Dino (AMP activist), Susan (AMP activist), Malo (LMID activist), Kama (LMID activist), Rino (individual), and The (individual) wave. "Our friends were arrested by the police while holding a demonstration commemorating the embryonic independence of the West Papuan people on December 1, 1961," said Anton.
He said the December 1 commemoration action was held in Ternate since Thursday at around 10.46 WIT. During the long march, they met a group of motorcycle taxi drivers. "Shortly after, police and soldiers in plain clothes [came to] the location of the action, and opposed the action, because this is Ternate, not Papua," said Anton.
Moments later, the police came. At around 10.58 WIT, the demonstrators for the December 1 commemoration were dispersed by the security forces along with motorcycle taxi drivers, on the grounds that they were disturbing the activities of other residents.
“The mass action was dispersed by motorcycle taxi drivers, police and soldiers. [They said], 'if you want to say that Papua is free, look for another country'," Anton said, imitating the words of the group that broke up the demonstration.
When the masses moved in the Jatiland Mall Ternate area, clashes again occurred at around 11.00 WIT. “[A number of participants in] the action were injured, and eight people were arrested. They were secured at the Ternate Police for questioning," said Anton.
Anton Trisno expressed disappointment with the disbandment of the demonstration. "We are very disappointed with the arbitrary arrests by the police of FRI-WP, AMP, and Individual activists," he said.
Anton asked the police to immediately release the arrested activists. "We ask for solidarity so we can monitor and advocate for it," he said.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to liberty and security
- HRD
- Minority rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Armed forces/ Military, Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jan 29, 2023
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Dec 1, 2022
- Event Description
A number of students from Papua who are members of the Human Rights and Democracy Forum Alliance (Formasi) held a demonstration in front of the Widya Mandira Catholic University Kupang Campus on Jalan Ahmad Yani, Merdeka Village, Kota Lama District, Kupang City, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), Thursday (1/12/2022). Dozens of students who are a combination of the Papuan Student Alliance (AMP) of Kupang City, the Papuan Student Communication Forum (Fokmap) of NTT and the West Papua Indonesian People's Forum (FRI-WP), held a demonstration to voice human rights and democracy issues in Papua. During the action, students carried banners that read their demands. Starting from human rights and democracy issues in Papua, rejection of plans to exploit the Wae Sano geothermal in NTT and rejection of ticket increases and business monopoly in the Komodo National Park in NTT, as well as rejection of the RKUHP. During the demonstration, the students were disbanded by Community Organizations (Ormas). ) Guard Flobamora XXX. The police officers guarding the action then took the students to the Kelapa Lima Sector Police Headquarters for safekeeping. "That's right, our members have secured them (Papuan students) at the Kelapa Lima Police," said Head of Public Relations for the NTT Regional Police, Senior Commissioner Ariasandy to Kompas.com, Thursday (1/12/2022). After that, the student from Papua was taken to the Kupang City Police Headquarters for security reasons. Then, the Kupang City Police took steps to secure the dispute between the Ormas and the students. The police also appealed to both parties not to take actions that violate the law which affect stability, security and public order in Kupang City. "Members of the Kupang City Police then sent the students home using a bus belonging to the Kupang City Police to the Oesapa Village, Kelapa Lima District," he said.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to liberty and security
- HRD
- Minority rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jan 29, 2023
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Dec 15, 2022
- Event Description
A demonstration demanding the repeal of the Criminal Code (KUHP) in Bandung, Thursday (15/12/2022) afternoon, ended in chaos. The action, which was carried out by hundreds of masses from a combination of students from all over West Java, was dispersed by the police.
The action this time was the form of the umpteenth time rejecting the Criminal Code which was later passed by the DPR and the government some time ago. The masses carried the theme of the action "West Java Sues, Bandung Seas Anger".
One of the participants in the action, Audi, said that initially the action went smoothly. The students demanded that the Criminal Code, which contains problematic articles, be repealed immediately. They gave speeches voicing their demands in front of the West Java DPRD Building until 18.00 WIB.
The demonstrators had asked to have an audience with members of the West Java DPRD, but several people's representatives only stood at the door, not meeting the demonstrators.
After the sunset call to prayer, conditions began to become unfavorable. Allegedly there was a provocation that made the action heated up.
"And finally, right after the call to prayer, we started to break up," said Audi, to Bandungmoving.id when met at the Bandung Polrestabes, Thursday night.
In the midst of a chaotic situation, the masses asked members of the West Java DPRD to leave. But then the first water cannon shots started at around 19.30 WIB. This causes the masses to scatter.
After having retreated for a while, the masses returned to the fence area of the West Java DPRD Building. It was then that the students said they started receiving tear gas shots. The crowd scattered, some of them fainted.
Police armed with batons then chased and dispersed the demonstrators. As a result, a number of students were injured, several people were rushed to the hospital.
"We are advancing again, the tear gas was shot behind the (first) DPRD fence, only then the second tear gas was shot out. There the masses started to get upset, there started a lot of victims from students in West Java," said Audi.
Audi itself became one of the victims. The student from a private university in Bandung admitted that he was hit with a bat and was knocked unconscious. Two of his friends were even caught and taken to the Bandung Polrestabes.
Not only that, several other campus students also became victims of repression. Among others, from UIN Bandung. Preliminary data from the students noted that 17 people were arrested and taken to the Bandung Polrestabes. This data is still being updated.
Head of BEM Unpad, Virdian Aurellio regretted the repressive actions of the police in securing the action. He recorded how many students were examined and their devices were detained to be taken to the Bandung Polrestabes.
"We didn't do anything to point fingers, where here, we checked our wallets, checked our cellphones, then our friends were told to squat like criminals," he said.
On the other hand, a number of public defender activists from the Bandung Legal Aid Institute (LBH), the Indonesian Legal Aid Association (PBHI), and LBH Berani experienced difficulty accessing them when they tried to provide legal assistance to students who were arrested at the Bandung Polrestabes. New legal assistance can be given at 22.25 WIB.
"Like the previous pattern regarding entry, we provide access to legal assistance, of course we encounter difficulties. To be precise, they were prevented even though we had received complaints, we were carrying out legal aid work, but still (obstructed)," said Heri Pramono from LBH Bandung.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to liberty and security, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jan 29, 2023
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Dec 6, 2022
- Event Description
The demonstration against the Criminal Code that was carried out by a coalition of civil society in front of the DPR RI building today, Tuesday (6/12), was dispersed by the police.
In fact, the masses planned to hold demonstrations until the evening.
Based on CNNIndonesia.com's monitoring, the civil society coalition disbanded after receiving warnings from the police twice via loudspeakers.
"Please disperse," said one of the police.
Apart from that, they have also been visited by the police several times and asked for the same thing. The coalition had asked for the action to continue, but the police kept reminding them to disperse.
The coalition also asked the police for time to carry out the Maghrib prayer. The request was granted. However, they still had to disband afterward. Finally they disbanded around 18.45 WIB.
In action, a coalition of civil society set up two tents. The erection of the tent was carried out as a symbol of the action that will be carried out continuously and for a long time.
They admit that they will continue to reject the Criminal Code, which was just passed today. Because, according to them, the Criminal Code still includes several articles that are problematic and threaten civil liberties.
The Jakarta street paralegal and action field coordinator, Dzuhrian Ananda Putra, previously said that the demonstration would be carried out until the evening. This was done at the same time as testing the impact of the new Criminal Code on space for expression. According to him, demonstrations or actions should not be limited.
"We want to say why tenting, camping, camping is a long activity, requires our energy, and we want to say that the community's resistance will be long and will continue," said Dzuhrian.
"The wave was not only yesterday, today, tomorrow, but also because the impact of the new Criminal Code is very clear," he added.
It is known that the DPR RI and the government finally approved the Draft Criminal Code (RKUHP) to become law at a plenary meeting held at the parliament complex, Tuesday (6/12). Although the RKUHP still contains controversial articles.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Administrative Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Community-based HRD
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jan 27, 2023
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Dec 10, 2022
- Event Description
The commemoration of International Human Rights Day (HAM) December 10, 2022 was colored by mass actions in Papua. Action oration just about to start, police officers dispersed the masses of action. Several people were reportedly detained at the local police station.
Information gathered by the media from a number of sources, at least 85 people were arrested by the security forces at several points in the area when they were about to commemorate 74 years of world human rights day (10 December 1948-20 December 2022) with a peaceful demonstration, Saturday (10/12/2022).
Forced dispersal and mass arrests took place in Sentani, Jayapura district. Likewise in Wamena, Jayawijaya district. As well as in Abepura and Waena, the city of Jayapura.
According to Ones Suhuniap, spokesperson for the West Papua National Committee (KNPB), 108 protesters were arrested by security forces.
“Earlier there were arrests of 108 people. First in Wamena 30 people. Then in Sentani 51 people and in the city of Jayapura there are 4 people," he said in response to confirmation from suarapapua.com via WhatsApp, Saturday night.
Quoting field reports, said Ones, the silencing of democratic space by means of forced dissolution to arrests and beatings of peaceful demonstrators took place in various cities in the Land of Papua.
"Peaceful demonstrations to commemorate world human rights day were carried out in 9 cities in Papua. Among others, in the city of Jayapura, Jayapura district in Sentani, Gunung Bintang district in Oksibil, Jayawijaya district in Wamena, Tolikara district, Lanny Jaya district, Manokwari and Sorong.”
Outside Papua, Ones explained, peaceful demonstrations were carried out by Papuan students organized by the Indonesian Consulate which were centered in Manado and Gorontalo.
Sentani
The peaceful demonstration in Sentani, Jayapura district, was carried out at 6.15 WIT. With the action point at the eye of the Post 7 Sentani road.
"At 7.30 WIT, police from the Jayapura Police arrived at the demonstrators and forcibly dispersed them. Several action mobs were hit. There were also arrests. 51 people were arrested,” he explained.
Ones confirmed that the action was facilitated by the KNPB Sentani Region to commemorate 72 years of world human rights day and at the same time urged the Indonesian government to resolve various cases of human rights violations in the Land of Papua and demand an immediate referendum as a democratic solution.
Of the 51 people transported by the police from Post 7 Sentani, five of them were injured.
"The victims were injured on behalf of Agustina Darla Kobak (on the head), Zeth (on the head), Insu Ina Su (on the arm), Nodi Tepmul (on the hand), and Frangki Kogoya (on the hand)."
The names secured by the Jayapura Police: Agus Bahabol (person in charge), Sadrack Lagowan (General Coordinator), Demi Tabuni, Silis Uopdana, Nando, Agn, Malis Uopkulir, Dortius Tenget, Saugas Lokon, Oktovianus Wakel, Betok Uropmabin, Eleck Tepmul , Gaulin Balingga, Inzu Ina Su, Frengky Kogoya, Menis Siep, Agustina Darla Kobak, Yosua, Yopina Pahabol, Ance Yoku, Milka, Hinus Siep.
Ektam Kalakmabin, Melly Tepmul, Kurus DM Felle, Oviana Kha Websa, Meksi Taplo, Eiko Taplo, Yan Itlay, Imer Matuan, Elison Pahabol, Eco Passe, Bella Wesapia, Berto Taplo, Gerry Matuan, Steven Tengket (Wakorlap), Mario Kassar, Miles Itlay, Fehri Molama, Elli Sugun, Man Waker, Charles Kogoya.
"We have not recorded the other 10 people," said Ones.
"The demonstrators who were arrested have been transported to the Jayapura Police in Doyo," he continued.
Security forces also took a number of action devices. In the form of billboards, megaphones, pamphlets, command lines and seven KNPB flags.
In addition, 1 Readmi 05 handset belonging to Sadrack Lagowan was also confiscated.
Wamena
Forced dispersal of mass demonstrations and mass arrests also occurred in Wamena, the capital of Jayawijaya district. Apart from the gathering point at the Mission Wouma Market, police officers dispersed the demonstrators at the Jibama Market.
Reportedly, 30 people were taken to the Jayawijaya Police.
"12 people from the Mission Wouma market point, 13 people from the Jibama market, and from Potikelek 5 people were arrested and taken to Jayawijaya Police," he explained.
The protesters from the Wouma Mission Market point that were secured were Nopius Asso, Jhon Iksomon, Nahason Pahabol, Niel Asso, Wene Kabak, Niris Pahabol, Abet Kabak, Tolak Asso, Nikon Kabak, Wei, Sini Ulunggi, Alimos Pahabol.
From Jibama Market, namely Othen Gombo, Mau Iaba, Wilem Kenelak, Ima Alya, Pokemon Wantik, Masongan Endambia, Fakalis Kisa, Yalince Wandikbo, Lidia Wandikbo, Yos Logo, Yosael Gombo, Aten Jaga, Junani Sibak.
Meanwhile, from the Potikelek point, namely Erik Aliknoe, Wenealem Y Kabak, Aten Asso, Lani Yikwa, Rosyan Zine Kogoya.
"All of them are KNPB members," said Ones while adding that the 25 people were undergoing examination.
Before the security forces disbanded, Ones received a report that the mass demonstrations in the context of World Human Rights Day in Wamena had started to move since 08.00 at several points.
Apart from the three gathering points which were forcibly disbanded and dozens of people arrested, said Suhuniap, the mass demonstrations from other gathering points were blockaded.
"Meanwhile, the demonstrators from Sinakma moved at 09.56 to successfully march towards the Jayawijaya DPRD office, but the gate was closed. The masses occupied in front of the DPRD office on Jalan Yos Sudarso Wamena."
Student Action
The commemoration of World Human Rights Day held by the Jayapura Alliance of Student Executive Boards (BEM) at the Uncen Abepura campus was also disbanded by security forces.
The student action in front of the Uncen Auditorium was prevented until several students were secured by members of the Jayapura Police.
The identities of the demonstrators detained were: Engel AP You, Tayai Kotopa Keiya, Olison Pakage, Iso Pekei and Yosep Douw.
The report that Ones received from Francis Yobee, the General Coordinator, stated that a number of students were treated harshly and even injured.
Seven people were beaten, namely Nando Boma (hit in the head), Okto Mote (swollen spine, injured finger), Yoten Mirin (hand wound), Hendrik Muyapa (hand wound, cellphone confiscated), Yabet Degei (back swollen, his clothes were torn), X Dogomo (ear wound), Olison Pakage (head bleeding).
Meanwhile at the Uncen Perumnas III Waena campus, the police dispersed the peaceful student demonstration. The action is centered on the upper Uncen gate.
Forcibly disbanded, the students moved to Perumnas I to join the Waena Expo demonstration masses.
Again, the police blockaded the demonstrators until they were forcibly dispersed at the Expo Waena bridge.
The demonstrators from Expo Waena, Buper and its surroundings gathered at the Papua Museum from 09.30 to 10.30 WIT, and were again disbanded.
The mass of protesters who gathered at the Abepura Circle also shared the same fate. Disbanded the security forces.
At around 13.00 WIT, the demonstrators from the USTJ campus, the lower Uncen campus headed for the Mimi hostel. The mass of action that was dispersed from Abe's circle also joined.
Gathering at the Mimin Dormitory's volleyball court, the masses delivered speeches and read out their position statements.
Manokwari and Sorong
In Manokwari, a peaceful demonstration to mark World Human Rights Day aimed at blocking the West Papua DPR office from the Manokwari Police and the Amban Police.
The action started at 09.00 WIT.
Both Amban and other points have been blockaded since morning.
In Sorong, the plan for peaceful action was centered in front of Ellin Maranata. From 7.00 WIT, at the location of the action, the security forces were on standby before the masses arrived.
The security forces appeared in full gear. By using cars and motorbikes, the security forces were on alert while terrorizing the mass action.
The mass of the KNPB action continued to unfurl banners, pamphlets and put up two KNPB organizational flags.
Beginning with a prayer, orations were delivered alternately at 9.00 WIT.
Delivery of speeches for one hour until 10.00 WIT.
The apparatus then limited it because it had exceeded the time limit.
Several times the KNPB board led by Dengky Pagawak negotiated with the police because they had submitted notification letters about plans for peaceful demonstrations.
Plans for a long march to the DPRD office were canceled because officials did not allow it.
In a matter of two minutes the mass of action must disperse.
Avoiding various bad possibilities, the action was ended after members of the Polres began moving to remove the command lines, pamphlets, banners, and took the KNPB flag.
"The demonstrators were forcibly dispersed around 10.58 WIT."
Unable to survive due to the strength of the number of armed troops, the demonstrators dispersed safely.
Four Current Districts
Actions to commemorate Human Rights Day which were held in four other districts: Lanny Jaya, Tolikara, Gunung Bintang, and Paniai, went smoothly.
Human Rights Day commemoration activities in Tiom, the district capital of Lanny Jaya, were centered in front of the Nirigi Hotel, Tiom.
From the districts, the masses have been moving toward a central point since 08.00 WIT.
The demonstrators were intercepted by the security forces, finally all were able to gather at 13.10 WIT. Then deliver speeches alternately.
The reading of the statement ended the peaceful demonstration in Tiom.
The same action was carried out in Karubaga, the district capital of Tolikara.
Celebration of World Human Rights Day in Tolikara district starts at 09.46 WIT. In general, it runs safely and smoothly.
Likewise in Oksibil, the capital of the Bintang Mountains district. Attended by hundreds of people, the commemoration of World Human Rights Day took place from 09.00 WIT until finished.
In Paniai district, the action was centered on the Karel Gobay field, Enarotali, East Paniai district. Attended by residents from various districts. The masses moved from morning to where the pulpit was free.
The peaceful demonstration was escorted by police officers from the Paniai Police.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline
- HRD
- Community-based HRD
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jan 27, 2023
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Jan 23, 2023
- Event Description
A veteran journalist known for covering rights abuses in Indonesia’s militarised Papua region says a bomb exploded outside his home yesterday and a journalists group has called it an act of “intimidation” threatening press freedom.
No one was injured in the blast near his home in the provincial capital Jayapura, said Victor Mambor, editor of Papua’s leading news website Jubi, who visited New Zealand in 2014.
Police said they were investigating the explosion and that no one had yet claimed responsibility.
“Yes, someone threw a bomb,” Papua Police spokesperson Ignatius Benny told Benar News. “The motive and perpetrators are unknown.”
The Jayapura branch of the Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) condemned the explosion as a “terrorist bombing”.
In Sydney, the Australia West Papua Association (AWPA) and Pacific Media Watch in New Zealand protested over the incident and called for a full investigation.
Mambor said he heard the sound of a motorcycle at about 4 am and then an explosion about a minute later.
‘Shook like earthquake’ “It was so loud that my house shook like there was an earthquake,” he told Benar News as reported by Radio Free Asia.
“I also checked the source of the explosion and smelt sulfur coming from the side of the house.”
The explosion left a hole in the road, he said.
The incident was not the first to occur outside Mambor’s home. In April 2021, windows were smashed and paint sprayed on his car in the middle of the night.
Mambor is also an advocate for press freedom in Papua. In that role, he has criticised Jakarta’s restrictions on the media in Papua, as well as its other policies in his troubled home province.
The AJI awarded Mambor its press freedom award in August 2022, saying that through Jubi, “Victor brings more voices from Papua, amid domination of information that is biased, one-sided and discriminatory.”
“AJI in Jayapura strongly condemns the terrorist bombing and considers this an act of intimidation that threatens press freedom in Papua,” it said in a statement.
‘Voice the truth’ call “AJI Jayapura calls on all journalists in the land of Papua to continue to voice the truth despite obstacles. Justice should be upheld even though the sky is falling,” said AJI chair Lucky Ireeuw.
Amnesty International Indonesia urged the police to find those responsible.
“The police must thoroughly investigate this incident, because this is not the first time … meaning there was an omission that made the perpetrators feel free to do it again, to intimidate and threaten journalists,” Amnesty’s campaign manager in Indonesia, Nurina Savitri, told BenarNews.
The Papua region, located at the eastern end of the Indonesian archipelago, has been the site of a decades-old pro-independence insurgency where both government security forces and rebels have been accused of committing atrocities against civilians.
Foreign journalists have been largely barred from the area, with the government insisting it could not guarantee their safety. Indonesian journalists allege that officials make their work difficult by refusing to provide information.
The armed elements of the independence movement have stepped up lethal attacks on Indonesian security forces, civilians and targets such as construction of a trans-Papua highway that would make the Papuan highlands more accessible.
Human Rights Watch, meanwhile, has accused Indonesian security forces of intimidation, arbitrary arrests, torture, extrajudicial killings and mass forced displacement in Papua.
Security forces kill 36 Last month, Indonesian activist group KontraS said 36 people were killed by security forces and pro-independence rebels in the Papua and West Papua provinces in 2022, an increase from 28 in 2021.
In Sydney, Joe Collins of the AWPA said in a statement: “These acts of intimidation against local journalists in West Papua threaten freedom of the press.
“It is the local media in West Papua that first report on human rights abuses and local journalists are crucial in reporting information on what is happening in West Papua”.
Collins said Canberra remained silent on the issue — ‘the Australian government is very selective in who it criticises over their human rights record.”
There was no problem raising concerns about China or Russia over their record, “but Canberra seems to have great difficulty in raising the human rights abuses in West Papua with Jakarta.”
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Intimidation and Threats
- Rights Concerned
- Right to healthy and safe environment
- HRD
- Media Worker
- Perpetrator-State
- Unknown
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Unknown
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jan 27, 2023
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Nov 10, 2022
- Event Description
On November 10, Jurnalisa, the chief editor for online media outlet Kabargayo.com, was threatened by two project managers overseeing the construction of a traditional market in the Ketol district of western Indonesia’s Aceh province. Arriving at the journalist’s home in the early morning, the two assailants attempted to strike Jurnalisa and allegedly said they wanted to kill him.
The day before the incident, Jurnalisa published an article detailing several budgetary and scheduling issues with the ongoing development of the Rejewali traditional market, due for completion on December 15. Jurnalisa had attempted to obtain a quote from the project administrator before publishing the piece but received no answer.
In Indonesia, many journalists in both metro and regional areas face incidents of harassment. On October 29, police officers from Polres Tomohon, North Sulawesi, summoned local Manado Pos journalist Julius Laatung for his coverage of an illegal lottery. En route to the police station, police officers interrogated Laatung, demanding that he betray the confidentiality of his sources and accused him of publishing the story to discredit the police.
In a separate incident on November 7, North Sulawesi police harassed and arrested Sulawesian reporter Noufriadi Sururama while he was at a land dispute protest in Mandolang.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Death threat, Intimidation and Threats
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of expression Online, Right to healthy and safe environment
- HRD
- Media Worker
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Non-state
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Nov 28, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Oct 18, 2022
- Event Description
The combined officers of the Tanjungpinang Police, Satpol PP, Kesbangpol and Tanjungpinang Immigration Detention again dispersed the demonstration of hundreds of asylum-seeking refugees from Afghanistan which was held at night in front of the shop complex, Jalan DI Panjaitan Tanjungpinang, Riau Archipelago, Tuesday (18/10/2022). The demonstration by hundreds of refugees was disbanded after previously the joint apparatus failed to negotiate so that the refugees would not take action in front of the shop complex because it disrupted traffic and public order. Tanjungpinang Police Chief Kombes Pol Heribertus Ompusunggu said, previously the police had sealed off their shelter at the Badra Bintan Hotel, so they could not hold an action in Tanjungpinang. "The Polres carried out insulation, but they left individually with the excuse of buying personal needs, after being traced it turned out that they had their gathering point, then they both headed to Tanjungpinang," said Kombes Pol Heribertus. Kombes Heribertus further said, the refugees went to Tanjungpinang on foot with the aim of the UNHCR and IOM representative offices. "They carried out the action on the road, but we have separated them earlier so they don't close the road, ended up in shophouses and it is now time for us to finally transport them and return them to the Badra Hotel where they are sheltering," continued the Head of the Tanjungpinang Police. Finally, Kombes Heribertus also said that he would coordinate with the Bintan Police and related agencies so that this refugee action does not happen again.
"Later, together with the Bintan Police, Kesbangpol, we will convey that there is guard in front of the Badra Hotel, so that this does not happen again. Because it disrupts the activities of the community and road users," explained the Tanjungpinang Police Chief. The demonstration was held late into the night by hundreds of refugees from Afghanistan This has been repeated many times in Tanjungpinang. Every action they take, often ends in an attempt to forcibly disband by the joint apparatus.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Administrative Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Minority rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Nov 25, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Oct 5, 2022
- Event Description
Farmers in Malin Deman District, Mukomuko Regency, Bengkulu Province have experienced another arrest and suspicion of criminalization. As many as 5 farmers in the district were criminalized, on charges of theft of palm fruit by PT Daria Darma Pratama (DDP).
On October 5, 2022, Hamdi and three workers harvesting oil palm from the land he was cultivating, were summoned by the Mukomuko Police to be questioned in an alleged case of theft of palm fruit. This summons is based on Police Report Number: LP/B/556/IX/2022/SPKT/Polres Mukomuko/Polda Bengkulu, dated 20 September 2022.
At around 14.30 WIB the three harvest workers appeared before the investigator Aiptu Madyana in the Mukomuko Police Headquarters room and were immediately questioned as witnesses. Then at 16.15 WIB the Criminal Investigation Unit asked Hamdi to enter the investigator's room to be questioned as a witness on PT DDP's report.
A few hours later, at around 20.30 WIB, Hamdi, Randa Fernando, Muhtar and Dosi Saputra finished being questioned by investigators and were asked to wait outside the room because a case was immediately being held.
At around 22.30 WIB, the investigators summoned the four of them back into the room, this time along with their attorney, and in the room it was announced that the four of them had been named suspects. The lawyer for the farmers, Saman Lating, questioned the basis for naming the suspect against his client, as well as PT DDP's legal standing as a reporter to Madyana, but these questions received no answer.
"I see that investigators have hidden something from the determination of our client as a suspect, because investigators cannot explain the basis for determining the suspect and the legal standing of PT DDP as the reporter, because the land that was harvested belonged to Hamdi's brother who was cultivated from around 1989, before the existence of PT BBS. especially PT DDP," explained Saman Lating, in his written statement to Betahita.
Apart from arresting farmers and farm workers, six days earlier, the police also arrested Rahmad Sidi, another farmer from Talang Baru Village, on the same charge of stealing PT DDP's palm fruit. The determination of the suspect without clear reasons then prompted dozens of Malin Deman residents to come to the Mukomuko Police.
Chronology of Land Conflicts
Back in 1986, before the existence of PT Bina Bumi Sejahtera (BBS) HGU, the land that became the object of conflict was the customary territory of Malin Deman District. This is evidenced by land tenure by local indigenous peoples. The people use the land to grow rice, coffee and jengkol in Talang Arah Village, Malin Deman District.
One of the indigenous people who manages the area is Darmin (65). In 1991-1992 PT BBS started measuring the land and began unilaterally evictions, because the farmers who worked the land did not want to sell the land that they had managed for generations.
On August 1, 1995, the North Bengkulu Regency National Land Agency (BPN) issued an HGU certificate for PT BBS, with Number 34 with an area of 1,889 hectares, with the commodity type cocoa/chocolate. Certificates are issued based on the Decree of the Minister of Land Number: 42/HGU/BPN/95. dated June 12, 1995.
The planting process is carried out by PT BBS. Approximately 350 hectares are planted with cocoa/cacao and 14 hectares are planted with hybrid coconut. However, since 1997 PT BBS has stopped managing its HGU land. The cessation of PT BBS's activities has forced the community to work on abandoned land by planting oil palm, rubber, jengkol, durian and other plants.
In 2005-2012 PT DDP conveyed verbally to the community working on the ex-PT BBS land, that the company had purchased the ex-PT BBS land. At that time 24 farmers were forced to accept compensation. The PT DDP company then cleared the land cultivated by the farmers and planted oil palm -- different from PT BBS's HGU commodity.
In 2012, farmers who did not want to receive compensation from PT DDP had their land forcibly evicted. A number of farmers, namely Ali Martopo (40), Abdullah (43), Sendri (29) and Darmin (65) experienced intimidation during the process of confiscating their cultivated land.
The intimidation received from the police was also experienced by other farmers who until now have managed to control the land. The farmers have tried to write to the Mukomuko Regency DPRD and the MukoMuko Regency DPRD has followed up by summoning PT DDP, the Mukomuko Regency Plantation Office, and the Mukomuko Regency BPN.
The chairman of the Mukomuko district legislature, Arnadi Pelam, stated in a hearing that PT DDP's control over the ex-BBS land was illegal, so PT DDP was asked to stop all its activities on the status quo land.
- Impact of Event
- 4
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Land rights, Right to liberty and security
- HRD
- Land rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Corporation Agricultural business
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Nov 25, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Sep 20, 2022
- Event Description
Four police officers in North Halmahera, North Maluku, allegedly tortured a student named Yulius Yatu alias Ongen (YY alias O) until he fainted. The victim was also put in a dog kennel and forced to apologize to a dog.
Quoted from Kompas.com, the inhumane actions of 4 North Halmahera Police officers against him were reported by the victim to the Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (KontraS).
KontraS Deputy Coordinator Rivanlee Anandar said that the incident occurred on September 20, 2022, a day after the victim made a WhatsApp status related to securing a demonstration of rising fuel prices.
''A day later, 4 unidentified people came to look for victims at his residence at around 21.00 WIT. While the four perpetrators asked the victim about the identity of a photo, the perpetrators suddenly punched him right in the face, strangled the victim, and took him out of the house to a public road," said Rivanlee in a written statement received by Kompas.com, Thursday (6/10 /2022).
"When the victim was dragged away, the perpetrator continued to beat the victim causing bruises under the eyes, cracked lower lip, and strangled the victim again until the victim fainted," he added.
The victim was then taken by 4 perpetrators to the North Halmahera Police, dragged and put in a dog kennel. It is said that the victim was even threatened with death until no one knew, before being beaten, kicked, forced to roll over again, until told to prostrate and do push-ups.
"Furthermore, the victim was forced to squat and run around the area of the North Halmahera Police, until he rolled on the asphalt road, and again ran around the volleyball field 5 times," said Rivanlee.
"While forced to carry out the order, the victim continued to be intimidated and told to apologize to the sniffer dogs of the North Halmahera Police," he added.
The torture is said to have lasted 2 hours before the victim was taken home by one of the perpetrators.
KontraS also asked that this incident be investigated by the North Maluku Regional Police Chief and the perpetrators be given maximum punishment for the sake of a deterrent effect. They insisted that methods such as these should not be used in any case settlement.
"Apart from that, we also urge the victims and their families to be given the widest possible access to information regarding the ongoing legal process against the perpetrators," said Rivanlee.
The Perpetrator Has Been Detained
The North Maluku Regional Police admitted that they had followed up on the alleged violence committed by the person on duty at the North Halmahera Police against the victim YY.
Head of North Maluku Regional Police Public Relations, Kombes Pol Michael Irwan Tamsil explained, the case is now being handled both criminally and ethically by the police.
For criminal acts, it is handled by the Directorate of General Criminal Investigation while ethics is handled by Propam.
"The order from the Chief of Regional Police, we will act decisively, first we will do it criminally which was carried out by Crimem, secondly it will be handled ethically by Propam," said Michael.
He confirmed that there were four police officers who were currently detained.
"Four members were detained this afternoon at the North Halmahera Police," he said.
However, Michael denied that if the victim was forced to apologize to the dog. According to him, the person concerned was only asked to make a testimonial video apologizing for the upload he made on social media.
"That's not true (apologize to the dog), so we asked for a testimonial video of an apology for the post," said Michael.
The case, he said, started with a demonstration at the North Halmahera Regency DPRD Office, North Maluku.
The North Halmahera Police conducted security, and from Sabhara also used sniffer dogs, which were then photographed by the victim.
After the demonstration, the victim uploaded a WhatsApp status, 'can't use hands, uses sniffer dogs'
“That post. Then that night a member visited, asked what the post meant but they didn't admit that it was the post, so they took them from home to the office. Then action was taken, ordered to squat and so on," he said.
"Then the members are told to make testimonials, the members who recorded them, to apologize for their posts. But after that he admitted that he was the one who posted it," added Michael.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Vilification, Violence (physical), Wounds and Injuries
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of expression Online, Right to healthy and safe environment
- HRD
- Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Nov 25, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Nov 7, 2022
- Event Description
On November 7, North Sulawesi police harassed and arrested Sulawesian reporter Noufriadi Sururama while he was at a land dispute protest in Mandolang. Police officers asked for Sururama’s identity card, but according to reports did not respect his press card. Law enforcement apprehended the journalist, tearing his shirt in the process. Sururama was detained and taken to the Manado Precinct Police office.
In 2017, the Indonesian Press Council signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Police, agreeing to decriminalise journalistic practice and respect press freedom. Under the Indonesian Press Law, disputes over news reporting must be settled through a press council mechanism, which includes the right to reply and corrections.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to liberty and security
- HRD
- Media Worker
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Nov 17, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Nov 12, 2022
- Event Description
An internal meeting and gathering of the management of the Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI) and 18 LBH offices in Sanur, Bali, was forcibly disbanded by the police, Saturday (12/11).
Head of YLBHI M Isnur said the incident started at around 12.30 WITA, five people claimed that village officials/pecalang entered the villa in Sanur.
They questioned the activities and schedule for returning home and repeatedly conveyed the prohibition of carrying out any activities during the G20 presidency.
They asked YLBHI to make a statement and explanation. After that, the pecalang left the villa.
At around 17.00 WITA, dozens of police personnel who were not in uniform along with the pecalang were said to have returned to the villa and accused YLBHI of broadcasting live.
"They asked us to stop the meeting, disband the event, ask for KTPs and wanted to conduct a search to check all participants' cellphones/laptops and the event location," said Isnur.
"The request was not granted because it violates the law and human rights," he continued.
Isnur said the authorities repeatedly stated that YLBHI's activities did not have a permit from the local village and were implementing restrictions on activities in several areas.
However, YLBHI has checked that the villa area in question is not included in the restricted location.
"YLBHI staff were detained and were not allowed to leave the villa," he added.
After negotiating, around 20.00 WITA, some participants were allowed to leave. While some others have to live in a villa.
"During the trip, several unidentified people followed all of the participants' vehicles. Meanwhile, several other people watched the villa all night until early in the morning," said Isnur.
"YLBHI strongly suspects that security forces pressured village officials to come and carry out the above actions," he continued.
On Sunday (13/11) morning at around 08.00 WITA, one of the participants wanted to leave the villa because there was a flight schedule. However, it was banned by several people who claimed to be pecalang on the grounds of an officer's order.
One participant was asked to wait until 09.00 WITA, but still did not receive permission.
"After waiting for some time, finally at around 11.12 WITA the participants living in the villa were able to leave and change places," said Isnur.
YLBHI, explained Isnur, condemned all acts of terror, intimidation and arbitrary detention (depriving of independence according to Article 333 Paragraph 1 of the Criminal Code) carried out by the police. According to him, all of these actions were actually counterproductive to the government's statement that Bali was in a safe condition during the G20.
"Therefore, we urge the government, especially the police, to investigate all crimes and anti-democratic actions that occurred during the dissolution of internal meetings and YLBHI gatherings. Apart from that, we also urge that all perpetrators, both the police and other groups, be dealt with firmly," he concluded.
Since 7 November 2022, YLBHI officials have been invited and participated in other conference forums. Among them is the Asia Democracy Assembly 2022 which is being held by the Asia Democracy Network (ADN) and the South East Asia Freedom of Religion and Belief (SEA FORB) Conference in Bali.
- Impact of Event
- 17
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Raid, Restrictions on Movement, Surveillance
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of movement, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to privacy
- HRD
- Lawyer, NGO staff
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Nov 17, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Oct 24, 2022
- Event Description
Independent media outlet Konde.co was hit by a cyber-attack after publishing an article on sexual harassment within the Indonesian Ministry of Cooperatives and Small Medium Enterprises. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its Indonesian affiliates, the Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) Indonesia and SINDIKASI, in condemning the attack and urging authorities to conduct an immediate and thorough investigation.
On October 24, Konde published an article about incidents of sexual harassment committed by four public servants at the Ministry of Cooperatives and Small-Medium Enterprises (MSME). The article detailed the long history of sexual harassment by MSME staff, including one incident where a victim was forced to marry their abuser to prevent legal repercussions for his behaviour.
At 4:31 pm the same afternoon, Konde.co’s website was reported as down after the article spread rapidly across social media platforms. Later investigation by Konde.co staff revealed the website had suffered a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack, in which a party attempts to disrupt the normal functioning of an internet server by overloading it with traffic.
This is the second attack experienced by Konde.co after publishing an article on sexual violence. In May 2020, the Konde.co website was made inaccessible to the public and staff were locked from their official Twitter account.
In recent years, journalists and news outlets across Indonesia have been targeted by various digital attacks, including in 2020 against media outlets Tirto, Tempo, and Magdalene and in 2021, against alternative media outlet Project Multatuli. In late September 2022, 37 journalists and former staff from Narasiwere targeted in a social media hacking incident. Narasi’s website also suffered a DDoS attack.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Censorship, Online Attack and Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Internet freedom, Media freedom, Freedom of expression Online, Right to healthy and safe environment
- HRD
- Media Worker, WHRD
- Perpetrator-State
- Suspected state
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Oct 30, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Sep 23, 2022
- Event Description
A total of 10 students from a number of universities in the city of Bandung were arrested by the police during a demonstration against the increase in the price of fuel oil (BBM) which led to chaos, Thursday (23/9/2022). This was stated by one of the participants in the action who is also the spokesman for the West Java Student Alliance to Sue (AMJM), Agung Andrian.
According to him, the 10 students were arrested when the police tried to push back hundreds of students after the riots broke out. It is known that the riot in front of the West Java DPRD Building, Jalan Diponegoro, Bandung City, broke out after hundreds of students were desperate to force their way into the West Java DPRD Building, which was heavily guarded by the police.
The police, who tried to prevent the student action, finally fired water from a water cannon and tear gas into the crowd of students and pushed the students back towards Jalan Trunojoyo to Jalan Ir H Djuanda and Gedung Sate. "There were 10 participants in the action who were also arrested by the police after the rejection of fuel prices at the West Java DPRD Building," said Agung. The police themselves have not provided an official statement regarding the arrests of students from demonstrations against the increase in fuel prices.
- Impact of Event
- 10
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to liberty and security, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Oct 24, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Sep 8, 2022
- Event Description
The field coordinator for the protest against the increase in fuel prices, Syaiful Bahri, regretted the police action to forcefully disperse students who protested against the increase in fuel subsidies. Because it is a repressive measure.
“This act is immoral and does not reflect humanist values. We were going to hold the microphone before we gave our speech. Suddenly, it was seized and our friends were immediately taken into custody. There is no mediation," said Syaiful Bahri when met by reporters at the Sampang Police Headquarters, Thursday (8/9/2022).
The demonstration against the increase in subsidized fuel prices by student activists was forcibly dispersed by the police for violating the rules regarding the expression of opinions in public according to Law Number 9 of 1998 Article 9 paragraph 2 letter a.
A demonstration on behalf of the Alliance of Student Executive Boards (BEM) throughout Pamekasan Regency was held at the Pertamina Camplong Depot, Sampang Regency, on Thursday afternoon.
The police arrested 11 students and one person as the action coordinator was named as a suspect, namely Syaiful Bahri (SB) and others as witnesses.
According to him, the purpose of the demonstration at the Pertamina Camplong Depot was only to have a discussion with the Pertamina Director. At the same time, he asked Pertamina Camplong about the results of the Pamekasan DPRD's inspection, which was previously promised to students.
"We are not making demands. So we want to ask Pertamina Camplong whether there has been an inspection and what evidence. Then we want to ask whether the BBM application is right on target or not because there has been no socialization," explained Syaiful Bahri, who is now a suspect.
He explained that prior to the demonstration a week ago, a notification letter was sent to Pertamina and it was also penetrated to the Sampang Police.
"Regarding the notification letter, it was a week ago that even yesterday a member of the police came to us," he said.
He asked the Sampang Police to evaluate professionalism which does not reflect humanist values.
- Impact of Event
- 11
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to liberty and security, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Oct 24, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Sep 9, 2022
- Event Description
The peak of the National Sports Day (Haornas) commemoration in Balikpapan was marked by demonstrations from the Islamic Student Association (HMI).
The demonstrators rejected the arrival of Vice President (Vice President) Ma'ruf Amin in the aftermath of protests against the increase in subsidized fuel prices. A number of demonstrators also received intimidation from unscrupulous members of mass organizations to the police on Friday (9/9/22) afternoon.
Head of HMI Balikpapan Branch, Rafsyan Hassan Ratuwara explained the chronology of intimidation and detention they experienced when they wanted to express their aspirations.
The incident began when dozens of HMI masses took action on foot from their gathering point in the Balikpapan KNPI Building to the action point at the Plaza Balikpapan intersection.
“We got there around 17.30 WITA. Just arrived, suddenly a number of people from mass organizations have been visited," said Rafsyan when confirmed, Friday (9/9/22) night.
The group of unscrupulous members of the mass organization, said Rafsyan, carried out intimidation and prohibited the demonstration participants from voicing their aspirations.
"There was a fight because we were not allowed to express our aspirations," he explained.
To avoid unwanted things, this mass of action then chose to move from the place and held a demonstration right at the intersection in front of Balikpapan Plaza.
“After shifting, we opened several banners and cardboard with our aspiration to reject the increase in fuel prices. We really want to convey this because it coincides with the Vice President who is in Balikpapan," he explained.
"The points we bring are the rejection of the increase in fuel prices and the refusal of the presence of the Vice President in Balikpapan, as well as asking to revoke the policy of increasing fuel prices," continued Rafsyan.
But when they were about to express their aspirations, suddenly the police came to the masses who were about to demonstrate. The police forbade them to hold demonstrations.
“I was just about to start giving speeches when suddenly the Head of the Ops Division of the Balikpapan Police was appointed. I don't remember what language he spoke to me, suddenly someone grabbed me from behind," he said.
Rafsyan admitted, twice he was cooped up by police with different ranks of non-commissioned officers. He and his colleagues were then taken and detained at the Balikpapan Police Headquarters.
"We were brought into the car, as if we were prisoners. I was pushed into the car and taken to the Balikpapan Police Station," said Rafsyan.
Rafsyan said that around 11 students were brought and detained to the Balikpapan Police.
"I was detained and told to wait, until finally the Head of Badko and a lawyer came to take care of us to be released," said Rafsyan.
Rafsyan said they were detained for two hours. At that time they were interrogated about their personal data until they were asked about the reason for holding the demonstration.
"About two hours of detention, they interrogated us about personal data. The intelligence unit asked the reason for our demonstration,” he explained.
Even though he and all his colleagues have now been released, Rafsyan feels that what he has experienced should not have happened. Because before holding the demonstration, they had reported the activity to the Balikpapan Police, the day before.
“Yesterday we coordinated to ask for permission to be delivered directly with some of our cadres. We even handed over the softfile so we don't know the reason for the disbandment and we brought it with us," he concluded.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to liberty and security, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Oct 24, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Sep 19, 2022
- Event Description
The action of dozens of farmers from Padang Lawas (Palas), who was staying in front of the North Sumatra DPRD building was forcibly dispersed.
The forced dispersal was carried out by the Medan Satpol PP and police personnel, on the evening of Monday 19 September.
The farmer's tent, which is in front of the right side of the building, was forcibly opened by the Satpol PP.
This mass of peasants who were dominant in mak-mak rejected the officers' actions so that chaos could not be avoided.
The action of pushing each other between officers and farmers occurred so that it ended in chaos.
Farmers suddenly screamed and even cried hysterically, seeing the actions of the Satpol PP and police officers.
"Where else do we have to go," shouted the mothers.
"Is it wrong for us to demand our rights? We are fighting for our rights," said another.
However, the officers from the Satpol PP still opened the tents belonging to the farmers.
"I don't feel sorry for you to see this little boy," said a farmer, pointing to a sleeping child.
The action of the officers was stopped, because the farmers were still holding on to the tarpaulins they had laid out.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Community-based HRD
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Oct 24, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Sep 8, 2022
- Event Description
Demonstrations carried out by students at the South Sumatra Provincial DPRD were forcibly dispersed. It was observed in the field that mass demonstrations carried out burning tires at the Simpang Lima DPRD of South Sumatra Province.
Before burning tires, the police had fired tear gas or water cannon at the crowd to disperse the demonstrators.
Conditions began to heat up when the protesters were not allowed to enter by the police. Therefore, the students and KSBSI tried to break through, so the police were forced to fire water cannons, triggering a riot.
Dozens of Bhabinkamtibmas personnel were dispatched directly to the crowd to reduce tension. However, it was unavoidable that the mass action and the police officers would push and push. In fact, two units of officers' tactical vehicles sprayed water towards the crowd.
Student Arrested
A number of students were detained by officers for allegedly carrying out provocative actions by forcibly opening barbed wire that was installed as a barrier between demonstrators and the police.
The officers even fired tear gas several times at the protesters.
In addition, members of the South Sumatra Police Mobile Brigade and Ditsamapta South Sumatra Police continued to press forward to disperse the demonstrators.
Several times the demonstrators also retaliated against the police by throwing bottles of mineral water and boulders.
Until now, officers are still on guard at the Simpang Lima area of the South Sumatra Provincial DPRD while urging demonstrators to disperse.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to liberty and security, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Oct 24, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Aug 31, 2022
- Event Description
Acting Chairman of the DPP for Cyber Journalist Observer (PJS), Mahmud Marhaba contacted victims of violence against journalists by public officials, Nurkholis Lamaau, Saturday afternoon. The editor-in-chief of the cyber meticulous.co.id media was contacted through the network of PJS administrators in North Maluku.
Saturday at around 15.10 WIB, Mahmud Marhaba spoke directly via telephone with the victim who was registered as a member of the press organization, the Maluku Alliance of Indonesian Journalists (AJI).
To Mahmud Marhaba, Nurkholis told the chronology of how he was abused, beaten by relatives of the Deputy Mayor of Tidore City.
Worse still, the victim's face was grabbed by the Deputy Mayor, while in the SPKT room of the Tidore City Police, right in front of the police officers when giving BAP information regarding the report.
"This is really outrageous what public officials have done," said Mahmud through a release that was distributed to all PJS administrators and members in 25 provinces.
The action which is seen as hampering the work of journalists began when Nurkholis on Tuesday night, August 30, 2022, made an opinion entitled 'Inhaling Coal Dust Get Rewards.'
The article quoted the Deputy Mayor of Tidore Islands, Muhammad Sinen, when giving a speech at the opening of the domino tournament in Rum Balibunga Village, North Tidore District, Sunday, August 28, 2022 night.
For Nurkholis, this statement contrasts with the coal dust pollution caused by the impact of the Tidore PLTU activities on the residents, to the commitment the government made during a meeting on Friday morning at the Tidore Mayor's Office: relocation or conversion of fuel from coal to environmentally friendly energy. Nurkholis is quite active in overseeing meetings between the community, the City Government and the PLTU.
For three hours Nurkholis finished writing the opinion and published it on the online media website meticulous.co.id. The writing that made the deputy mayor and his family angry, he shared it in several WhatsApp groups and his Facebook media account.
Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at around 00.33 WIT midnight, the younger brother of the Deputy Mayor of Tidore, Usman Sinen, came to his father-in-law's residence, in the Rum Balibunga village.
Usman asked to delete the writing on the grounds that Muhammad Sinen came at the opening of the domino tournament, not in his capacity as Deputy Mayor, but as a big family of Rum Balibunga residents.
In fact, in reality Muhammad Sinen was invited to the capacity as Deputy Mayor of Tidore Islands.
"The submission in the form of 'breathing coal dust can be rewarded' is just a joke or not serious," said Nurkholis quoting Usman's statement.
In order not to prolong this case, Nurkholis also deleted his opinion writing with the approval of his editor-in-chief.
Surprisingly, at around 09.00 WIT, Ari, the eldest son of one of Muhammad Sinen's brothers named Yunus Sinen, came knocking on his door.
Ari received Nurkholis's wife, Nurjanah Yahya and said that her husband was sleeping. However, Ari forced Nurjanah to wake her husband.
When meeting Ari, Nurkholis explained that the writing was an opinion and it was a form of criticism of an official's statement in a public space. Moreover, coal dust is not a trivial matter.
Nurklholis also received harsh intimidation from Ari, saying that he was just a newcomer to the area.
Before he could explain, Ari threw a blow to the back of Nurkholis's head twice, which was witnessed by his wife and sister-in-law. Ari also challenged Nurkholis to report his beating to the police.
"Want to report to the police? Please. I'll wait 5 minutes from now," said Nurkholis quoting Ari's statement at the time.
He rushed to the Tidore City Police Station, accompanied by his wife. At around 12.47 WIT, Muhammad Sinen, Ari, and their father, Yunus Sinen, arrived at the Resort Police.
In front of the police officers in the SPKT room, Muhammad Sinen immediately approached and grabbed Nurkholis's face. Nurkholis did not accept this treatment and said why the Deputy Mayor was treated like a thug. Luckily the police were quite responsive and tried to get rid of him.
Not quite there, Nurkholis also received death threats from the Deputy Mayor.
"Earlier, if we believed that the deputy mayor was the deputy mayor, we killed Pengana. We went to jail and nothing happened. (Earlier, if my sister was the deputy mayor, I killed you. I went to jail, it's okay," said Nurcholis to the Ketum DPP PJS, imitated the deputy mayor's words.
On that incident. Nurkholis also submitted 2 reports to the Tidore City Police. The first is a pure crime for beating Ari against himself and the other is a violation of Article 18 of Law No. 40 of 1999 concerning the Press which carries a penalty of 2 (two) years or a maximum fine of Rp. 500,000,000.00 (Five hundred million rupiah).
"Every person who unlawfully intentionally takes an action that results in obstructing or hindering the implementation of Article 4 paragraph (2) and paragraph (3) shall be sentenced to a maximum imprisonment of 2 (two) years or a maximum fine of Rp. 500,000,000.00 (Five hundred million rupiah)" Law number 40 of 1999 article 18 paragraph (1)."
Unfortunately, this case report has not received a positive response from the police. Nurkholis said that until today, he had not received a report on the progress of the investigation from the Tidore City Police.
Observing the case of cyber media journalists in Tidore, Chairman of the DPP PJS Cyber Journalist Observer (PJS), Mahmud Marhaba requested that the police, in this case the Tidore City Police, carry out their investigative duties in a professional manner.
If there are indications of flirting or lack of seriousness in handling the criminalization of journalists by an unscrupulous deputy mayor of Ternate on Nurkholis, he asked the National Police Chief to act decisively on his members, including the North Maluku Police Chief and the Tidore City Police Chief.
"I request that the National Police Chief, who is very concerned with the criminalization of journalists in the territory of the Republic of Indonesia, to process the case of the alleged criminalization of journalists in Ternate."
"If there are indications of flirting in the case, I request that the National Police Chief take action against the officers involved in it, including the North Maluku Police Chief and the Ternate City Police Chief," Mahmud said while asking the North Maluku PJS DPD administrators as well as DPC administrators in Ternate City and Tidore City to supervise the course of the investigation of the case.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Death threat, Intimidation and Threats, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment
- HRD
- Media Worker
- Perpetrator-State
- Government
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Oct 24, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Sep 6, 2022
- Event Description
A total of six demonstrators were arrested by the police during a demonstration against the increase in the price of fuel oil (BBM) at the Horse Statue of Arjuna Wijaya, Monday (5/9/2022).
Central Jakarta Metro Police Chief Kombes Komarudin said the six demonstrators were arrested for stopping an official car belonging to a Banten Provincial Government (Pemprov) official while crossing Jalan Medan Merdeka Selatan. "So they were secured because they stopped vehicles that would pass in the Horse Statue area," said Komarudin when confirmed, Tuesday (6/9/2022). Not only stopping the car, said Komarudin, the six people also climbed into the front of the car with a red plate. "Riding vehicles, so they jump up and down or stand on the vehicle," he said.
According to Komarudin, the six participants in the action are still being questioned by the Jakarta Metro Police investigators. "We are still checking because there are reports," said Komarudin. "The six of them are still being questioned by investigators from the Polda Metro Jaya," he continued. It is known from the video that circulated on social media Instagram @wargajakpus, a group of participants in the action stopped a Toyota Camry Hybrid car that was passing. It is suspected that the car with the police number A-1-R is an official vehicle belonging to the Mayor of Cilegon. In the video, two people can be seen sitting and lying on the hood of the black car. The two people seemed to refuse when asked to get off the front of the car. In addition, the mass of action also pulled the plate of the car.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to liberty and security, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Community-based HRD
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Oct 24, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Sep 11, 2022
- Event Description
Two men who work as journalists in Batam, Riau Islands, allegedly experienced intimidation and persecution. The perpetrators were a number of security officers in an industrial area in Punggur Lake, Kabil.
The beating started when the two were investigating allegations of waste pollution from the area. Two journalists from the television media were injured. They claimed to have been hit by a motorbike.
The two of them reported this case to the Barelang Police, but there is no suspect yet. A victim, Darmawan Alamsyah alias Ateng said, on Sunday (11/9/2022), he and Irwanto were tracing a black liquid that was in the drainage in the Kabil area, Nongsa District.
The waste is thought to flow directly into the sea and pollute the environment. "The waste flows into the sea," said Ateng, Tuesday (13/9/2022).
After being investigated, it turned out that the waste came from a company in the vicinity of the location. While taking the documentation, they were suddenly approached by a man who claimed to be the security forces.
"He asked what he meant, 'we cover', then he called his five other friends," said Ateng. A number of security guards did not then intimidate and delete the photos and video recordings of the coverage. Both journalists refused.
"We were forced, then I was hit by a motorbike and I fell over, then they ganged up on us and took our cellphones," he said.
The two were then taken to the guard post. They were intimidated, held captive, and asked to delete the footage. Out of necessity, the two of them deleted the tape and finally released it.
"But before I delete the documentation, I have secured it and sent it to my colleagues, it will also be used as evidence later," said Ateng.
- Impact of Event
- 2
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Intimidation and Threats, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment
- HRD
- Media Worker
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Suspected non-state
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Oct 24, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Sep 6, 2022
- Event Description
A number of students who took part in the demonstration to increase fuel prices admitted that they were mistreated by the police after a riot broke out at the Hulondalo Indah (HI) roundabout.
Right in front of the Jalan Nani Wartabone gas station, students began to scatter, due to the police chase.
According to TribunGorontalo.com monitoring, the mass of action joined in the Red and White Alliance was involved in a physical fight with the police.
The peak of chaos began to occur at around 17.00 WITA.
The demonstration became increasingly heated, when several protesters, including the driver of a commando car, began to be kidnapped by members of the police one by one, including the moderator of the action, Zakaria.
Zakaria admitted that he did not remember exactly how many police officers paraded him.
As he recalled, several police officers pinned his neck at the time of the incident. As a result, his eyes and neck hurt.
"Not only my neck hurts, especially when I drink water and spit on the asphalt red liquid comes out of my mouth," he admitted.
Zakaria was caught on camera moaning in pain near the fence while holding his chest.
He felt tightness in his chest, so several students around him took the initiative to take Zakaria to Multazam Hospital.
Fadel Imauan Hamzah Alim, a member of LMID, shared the same experience.
He was paraded by two people wearing plain clothes to a local shop.
The two men then beat him to a distance of 300 meters from the circle of mass action.
"When they brought me I was hit in the back, chest and it was difficult to breathe because they buttoned my neck."
"We were not taken to the police station, not far from the mass action circle, and that's where we gathered 10 people and were beaten by them."
For this incident, Gorontalo City Police Chief, AKBP Ardi Rahananto asked for data on students who were rushed to the hospital.
"I am the police chief responsible. Later in the data, where the wound was and what hospital he was rushed to," said Ardi, when he met the mass of action.
He also regretted the actions of the students. According to him, students must demonstrate according to the rules.
"If the rule is at 18.00 Wita, then the action can be continued tomorrow," said the Police Chief.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of association, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Oct 24, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Sep 9, 2022
- Event Description
The Red and White Alliance (AMP), which is a combination of a number of student organizations in Gorontalo, again held a demonstration against President Joko Widodo's policy of raising the price of fuel oil (BBM), Friday (9/9) in the Saronde roundabout area, Gorontalo City. In addition to the fuel issue, students also urged that the articles in the RKUHP which were considered to threaten the freedom to express their aspirations be revoked.
The action, which had been going on since that afternoon, had to be stopped, because the police forced them to disperse. The dissolution was carried out because it had passed the specified time limit for delivering the oration, which was until 18.00 WITA. Before being required to disperse, some students first performed the evening prayer at the location of the action, after the oration prayers were resumed.
The barricades of the officers who had guarded the action from the start were then deployed and forced them to disperse. “Second warning, in the name of the law, I am the Head of the Gorontalo Police, ordering all the brothers and sisters to disperse. The time for expressing opinions is over," said Gorontalo City Police Chief, AKBP Ardi Rahananto through loudspeakers. From the students' side, they also said that they were orderly. The protesters only asked that before they disband, they could be met by Acting Governor Hamka Hendra Noer, and the Gorontalo Police Chief Inspector General Helmy Santika.
The student's voice was ignored, the loudspeaker from the direction of the police car, an order was heard to barricade the anti-riot security apparatus equipped with shields and batons. "Hu ha hu ha hu ha," a voice from the line of police rushed toward the crowd. “Dalmas forward,” ordered the loudspeaker, which kept the lined line of police officers moving. Behind the police line was a watercannon. Loudspeakers were also heard telling reporters who were on duty to cover the action, and the public was asked to stay away from the location.
"The public and journalists please leave the place," ordered the loudspeaker. The demonstrators were getting more and more pressured, and after they succeeded in repelling the demonstrators, the officers turned around.
Field General (Jenlap) AMP Arisaputra Batangale, regretted the action of the officers in disbanding the mass of action.
"I think the disbandment (yesterday, ed) could be communicated well without having to force and showing arrogance in the disbandment of the action period," said AMP Field General (Jenlap) Arisaputra Batangale. The students orderly dispersed and left the location of the action. Arisaputra also said that their action was a peaceful one. All they did was deliver speeches because they judged that President Joko Widodo's policies were not in favor of the people. "We, the red and white alliance, agreed on how in our action we can bring in the pj governor and the Gorontalo Regional Police Chief for how to later attend our action," he said. Until the action ended, neither the Governor nor the Kapolda met them. "We are not anarchists, our actions are peaceful, but on the ground the security is really tight," he said.
The action, which took place from the afternoon until sunset, was under strict security guard by the police. Hundreds of joint personnel from the Gorontalo Police and the Gorontalo City Police were deployed for security, anti-riot tactical vehicles were also deployed. The gas station area adjacent to the action site was even provided with razor wire to prevent the crowd from rushing in. As a result, the gas station also had to close during the demonstration. In the previous action, there were clashes with the police, because the students were forcing them to take control of the gas station. A number of students were reported injured, as well as members of the police who were injured and had to receive hospital treatment.
Gorontalo City Police Chief, AKBP Ardi Rahananto, told reporters at the location of the demonstration that the action was disbanded because it was no longer in accordance with the standard operating procedure (SOP) for the demonstration.
"We carry out according to the SOP, where at 18:00 it must be dispersed," said Gorontalo City Police Chief, AKBP Ardi Rahananto. He said that before the demonstration was disbanded, the police would take persuasive and preventive steps, by appealing to the masses to immediately disperse. The police chief was grateful, the appeal was obeyed, and the students dispersed. "Alhamdulillah, after we gave an appeal and warning, our younger students were able to disperse in an orderly manner," he said. "I thank you," added the Chief of Police.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of association, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Oct 24, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Sep 6, 2022
- Event Description
The Bengkulu Branch of the Islamic Student Association (HMI) held a protest against the increase in fuel prices in Bengkulu Provincial DPRD office on 6 September 2022. As result of the protest, students clashed with the police, leading to 9 students being reportedly injured.
The following are the names of the victims:
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Fatih Inaya, Agribusiness Department Class of 2021. Taken to RSHD
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Serlina, Department of Nursing class of 2022 was rushed to the RSHD because of shortness of breath and seizures
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Syifa Magfirah, Department of Law class of 2021, asthma due to exposure to tear gas.
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M. Juan Syarin, Department of Social Welfare batch 2021, suffered an injury to his temple.
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Wahyunda Pratama, Department of Marine Science class of 2020, suffered a head injury.
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Nova, Department of Management class of 2021, suffered from hand and shoulder injuries and a damaged almet on the shoulder
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Kristin, Department of Management, class of 2021, suffered an injury to her hand.
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UNIB Student President, M. Alriansyah Idris, was rushed to the RSHD due to injuries to his temples, cracked lips and broken hands.
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Yona Listio Tesha, Department of English Education, class of 2022, experienced sore eyes and couldn't open them for almost half an hour and was rushed to M Yunus Hospital.
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- Impact of Event
- 9
- Gender of HRD
- Man, Woman
- Violation
- Violence (physical), Wounds and Injuries
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Student, WHRD
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Oct 24, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Sep 12, 2022
- Event Description
The police released tear gas and forcibly dispersed a group of people consisting of students, labor organizations, fishermen, and civilian elements who took action against the increase in fuel prices in West Aceh Regency when they were about to enter the West Aceh District People's Representative Council (DPRK) office. As a result, 10 protest participants became victims of tear gas shooting and beatings by officers.
“Earlier we started the action at around 10.00 WIB in front of the DPRK office by giving speeches. Then at around 12.30 WIB we were forcibly dispersed by the police officers who carried out security," said Mullah Oges Cabuci, a participant in the action when confirmed by kompas.com, by telephone, Monday (12/09/2022).
According to Oges, the masses who are members of the Movement of the People's Alliance (AKAR) took to the streets to protest against the increase in fuel prices. In addition, rejecting the draft DKM Law and demanding the Government to increase labor wages by at least 15 percent initially went smoothly. However, their action was suddenly dispersed by the security forces.
"The crowd took action without friction in front of the DPRK office, but when they arrived at the DPRK gate, the police suddenly dispersed with tear gas," he said. Oges said that after the forced disbandment, 13 participants including the coordinator, students and leaders of mass organizations were arrested and taken to the West Aceh Police.
"13 participants in the action were arrested and dragged to the Resort Police, we have not received an explanation regarding the arrest, while two participants who are victims are currently being treated at the Teuku Umar Kesrem Hospital, West Aceh," he explained. Meanwhile, Kombes Pol Winardy, Kabud Public Relations of the Aceh Police, when confirmed by Kompas.com regarding the forced disbandment of the mass rejection of BBM, is currently preparing a confirmation release."It will be released soon," he answered briefly via WhatsApp message.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to liberty and security, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Community-based HRD, Labour rights defender, Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Oct 24, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Aug 29, 2022
- Event Description
A total of 5 farmers who came from Kenagarian Aia Gadang, West Pasaman, were criminalized by PT Anam Koto in the case of land conflicts which were suspected to have been carefully planned.
“We suspect that the criminalization of 5 farmers was by design and planned by PT Anam Koto, which resulted in the five farmers being suspects and being put on trial. During the trial, LBH Padang also presented witnesses related to allegations of human rights violations over the existence of PT Anam Koto for the farming community of Aia Gadang," said Decthree Ranti Putri, a public advocate for LBH Padang to sumbarsatu, Wednesday (7/9/2022).
He conveyed, in several trials at the West Pasaman District Court, hundreds of people who were members of the Indonesian Peasants Union Basis Aia Gadang attended the trial in the hope that justice could be served fairly.
The five farmers were criminalized for the incident on May 28, 2022 at the location of the oil palm plantation between the farmers and PT Anam Koto due to the plasma issue that had reached the court.
The five were charged with violating Article 170 paragraph (2) of the 1st KUHP subsidiary Article 170 paragraph (1) or both of violating Article 351 paragraph (1) of the Criminal Code in conjunction with Article 55 paragraph (1) of the 1st Criminal Code.
The trial with the agenda of examining witnesses from the Public Prosecutor, which was held on August 29, 2022, presented "DW" as a victim witness and security coordinator, "AZ" as a security guard, and AS as a plant sprayer.
In his statement before the trial, he added, the US admitted that it was indeed ordered to poison everything in the location and the security guard was asked to document the incident before entering the location.
Based on the statements of these witnesses, we suspect that the chaos that occurred was by design from PT Anam Koto," explained Decthree Ranti Putri.
The location of the incident is a land struggle area for farmers, which was originally ulayat land which was taken by force and allegedly violated human rights for PT Anam Koto's oil palm development. "The company promised to provide plasma but it has not been implemented until now," he explained.
Due to this situation, the Regent of West Pasaman issued a decree Number: 188.45/471/BUP-PASBAR/2022 on August 16, 2022 regarding the implementation of the obligation to provide plasma at least 500 hectares by PT Anam Koto to the Kenagarian community of Aia Gadang within a period of 30 calendar days.
In the facts of the trial, explained Decthree Ranti Putri, it was revealed that there had been several times of intimidation accompanied by damage to community plants and cottages as an effort to provoke public anger so that the situation was chaotic.
“This is even exacerbated by the attitude of the West Pasaman Police, which only processes company case reports but is slow to process cases reported by the public. Even though the community reported the alleged damage to plants in the police report number: LP/B/90/IV/2022/SPKT/Res Pasbar/West Sumatra Police dated April 13, 2022, which was later stopped at the investigation stage by the West Pasaman Resort Police, "said Decthree Ranti Putri.
- Impact of Event
- 5
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Land rights, Freedom of expression Offline
- HRD
- Land rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Judiciary
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Corporation Agricultural business
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Oct 24, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Sep 8, 2022
- Event Description
The Panel of Judges at the Pasangkayu District Court, West Sulawesi sentenced Dedi (30) to a Kabuyu resident who was reported by the palm oil plantation company PT Mamuang, a subsidiary of the Astra Group. Previously, Dedi was arrested along with four other farmers after receiving a second summons from the Pasangkayu Sector Police for a case of alleged criminal acts of threats as referred to in Article 335 paragraph (1) of the 1st Criminal Code.
Tenure conflicts between the Kabuyu people and PT Mamuang have been going on for a long time, starting from 2003 until now the Kabuyu people continue to struggle to maintain their managed areas which were seized and evicted unilaterally by the company. Since the entry of PT Mamuang in their area in 1991, the lives and social institutions of the Kabuyu community have undergone very significant changes. However, with the presence of PT Mamuang, they are only allowed to manage a narrow area on the banks of the Pasangkayu river.
Legal Advisor for the Kabuyu Community Alliance, Putri said that "From a legal perspective, Dedi's actions are considered to meet the elements of a criminal act of threats, but the police should not have continued to take a criminal approach to cases of tenure conflict like this, Dedi and residents Kabuyu is still the “victim” of criminalization from the palm oil corporation. So the verdict handed down will not shift the spirit of the community's struggle, and we as legal advisors will continue to be committed to assisting the rights of the interests of the people who are oppressed due to the bad practice of oil palm expansion," concluded Putri.
The conviction of Dedi, a Kabuyu resident, adds to the series of crimes against farmers by Astra Group companies in the oil palm plantation sector in Central Sulawesi and West Sulawesi. This prolonged conflict is very crony and there is no point of settlement, it always ends with a criminal approach to farmers. It is ironic when the people's production space that they have defended is considered a criminal act by the company and the police.
Astra Group, through its subsidiaries, is not the first time to practice bad practices in running its business, in the same company PT Mamuang has also criminalized Hemsi, a farmer from Lalundu, Rio Pakava District, who has also been in conflict with the company since 2006 until now, Hemsi, who owns His land rights were forced to go through a long struggle, as Hemsi had been imprisoned three times on charges of stealing by PT Mamuang. However, this did not become an obstacle or weaken Hemsi with other farmers in the struggle.
Astra Group has committed human rights crimes and confiscated people's management areas, not only in West Sulawesi but also bad practices in Central Sulawesi, such as its subsidiary, PT Agro Nusa Abadi, which for 16 years operated in the North Morowali Regency, did not have a Cultivation Right (Hak Guna Usaha) permit. HGU).
As experienced by a farmer from Bunta, East Petasia District, North Morowali Regency who was also convicted by Astra Agro Lestari's subsidiary, PT Agro Nusa Abadi, the two farmers, Gusman and his younger brother Sudirman, were also accused of stealing by the company. Gusman was sentenced to 2 years in prison and Sudi was sentenced to 6 months in prison. Even though it is known that PT Agro Nusa Abadi has been operating for 16 years without having a Cultivation Right (HGU), where this company only has a Location Permit granted by the North Morowali Regency Government. PT ANA has annexed an area of 19,675 ha of the allocated land, which includes 5000 ha of farmers' land.
For this, the Central Sulawesi Walhi through its campaigner Aulia Hakim emphasized "The bad practice carried out by the palm oil company Astra Agro Lestari in Central Sulawesi and West Sulawesi is a crime that is treated by the state continuously, and is very detrimental to the community, the state through all of its policies is then ridden by corporate interests. carry out massive impoverishment, especially the palm oil ring in Central Sulawesi and West Sulawesi, the people's management areas that they have guarded and have become the economic support are deposed under the pretext of state policy only for the sake of corporate interests, this must not continue to happen, Astra must immediately stop its activities that are detrimental to the community and the government must dare to take firm action against the crimes committed by Astra, "said Aulia.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Right to liberty and security
- HRD
- Indigenous peoples' rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Judiciary
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Oct 24, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Aug 23, 2022
- Event Description
Bakrie Group's mining company PT. Citra Palu Minerals CPM, which operates in Poboya Village, Palu City, which holds a contract of work permit and has entered the custody of a production operational permit, is accused by residents of taking land owned by residents and customary land in Poboya Village.
One of the residents of Poboya, Jufri who claimed to be a victim of land grabbing by PT CPM.
He said the company had carried out road-clearing activities and transported materials not only on land that had been acquired by the company, but also on land owned by the community and adat.
This is what causes land owners to protest and ask company officials not to engage in activities on land owned by residents.
Jufri, who felt that his land had been taken over by PT. CPM, is trying hard to stop the company's activities above its location.
He even asked the company to take the material from the land the company had already acquired.
Due to his tough attitude, Jufri and his wife were reported by PT. CPM at the Palu Police with a criminal threat to hinder the company's activities.
It is also suspected that the same criminalization was carried out by CPM against landowners who stopped the land clearing process. Where material is taken on land belonging to other communities that has not been acquired by the company.
According to information, on Friday, August 13, 2022, several residents of Poboya who stopped the company's activities on their land were summoned by Palu Police investigators for questioning, because they stopped the company's equipment from operating.
Ironically, previously, residents made a report to the Central Sulawesi Regional Police for their land grabbing which had been reported three times. However, their report was not received by Polda officers.
The officer's reason was that they could not receive and process the confiscation report, because the residents only had information on land tenure and ownership from the Poboya customary institution.
"How is the story that some lands are acquired and some are not," said Jufri.
One resident who asked not to be named added that before there was a contract of work and before this company existed, their parents had worked the land in the area. There is still evidence of trees being planted.
"The former cattle barn and our family's grave are here," he said.
He explained that almost all residents of Poboya, even residents of Vatutela, Lasoani and Kawatuna, know who owns the land in the Tompo and Vatutempa areas.
"The lands in this area, all have names and it was our parents who first gave the names of the areas here," explained this resident of Poboya.
Until now, the CPM company continues to dismantle and collect materials from the residents' land. Some are loaded into the company and some are loaded into the company's immersion place.
Responding to the community and customary conflict with PT CPM, one of the Tara community leaders in Poboya, Amin Panto said, everywhere the company wants peace and a good atmosphere with the residents in operating, but this seems like the company itself makes its activities uncomfortable.
"If the company really understands the EIA and EIA KA, then the company will be wise in responding to various problems, especially socio-cultural and environmental issues," said Amin Panto.
Because he continued, the EIA document contained information on the characteristics of the social environment and community institutions. Including the area of land acquired by the company, operational and production methods.
Moreover, said Amin Panto, in Poboya there are companies that also produce gold other than CPM. This is a clear violation.
“Because in Poboya, only CPM has a permit. It means, apart from CPM, it is illegal,” he said.
Amin Pontoh conveyed that the CPM processing method clearly exists in the Amdal and Amdal trains, there is no immersion method.
This needs to be taken seriously by various parties, especially the government and law enforcement, because it is impossible for companies to dare to produce with methods that are not in the production work plan.
It is impossible for PT CPM to sub-license their permits to other parties, without the knowledge of the government and outside of what is stated in the KA Amdal and Amdal documents.
"I say this, because I am the one in charge so that the EIA KA documents are provided to the Central Sulawesi government," said Amin Panto.
He admitted that the manager of the drafting consultant was his friend, who used to encourage technical management so that there would be a party responsible for gold processing in Poboya.
The goal is to open up job opportunities and of course the land owners will get an acquisition which can later become capital for businesses that support the activities of CPM companies.
However, Amin Pontoh continued, the fact is that the company has become arbitrarily with the residents.
"But everything has a way and procedure, if the company is wrong, there will be consequences, as well as residents and other parties," said Amin Panto.
Meanwhile, Public Relations of PT CPM, Amran, who was confirmed via contact application on Monday (22/08/2022), related to the alleged land grabbing, stated that PT CPM did not take land in CPM's operational area.
So far, CPM activities have been carried out in other use areas or APL and Limited Production Forest Areas. For APL, CPM acquits land owners by conducting sale and purchase transactions and is known and approved by the lurah and camat.
For HPT areas, CPM activities are based on the Borrow-to-Use Forest Area Permit issued by the government through the Ministry of LHK.
"For residents who feel that their land has been stolen by CPM, please report this to law enforcement officials and the government for processing," he said.
- Impact of Event
- 3
- Gender of HRD
- Man, Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community), Woman
- Violation
- Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Land rights, Freedom of expression Offline
- HRD
- Community-based HRD, Land rights defender, WHRD
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Corporation Extractive industries
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Oct 24, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Aug 29, 2022
- Event Description
As many as 4 demonstrators from the Executive Board of the Islamic Student Association (PB HMI) were detained by officers in the aftermath of the friction between the demonstrators and the police, in front of the Indonesian Parliament Building, Senayan, Jakarta, Monday (29/8/2022).
The Head of the Central Jakarta Metro Police, Kombes Pol Komarudin, said they were arrested for overreacting to the clashes.
"Yes, we separate them from the group, because they are too reactive," said Komarudin when met in the courtyard of the DPR RI Building, Monday (29/8/2022).
Komarudin said the separation was continued so that other members of the mass would not be provoked by emotions and react reactively as well.
Furthermore, Komarudin said the detained HMI members were not detained. But after the demonstrators dispersed, they were also returned.
"Yes, we only separate them so they don't take actions that provoke their friends," he explained.
Previously, it was reported that the demonstration carried out by the Executive Board of the Islamic Student Association (PB HMI) in front of the Indonesian Parliament Building, on Monday (29/8/2022) was marked by clashes.
The clashes started when a mass action tried to block Gatot Subroto's road, which is in front of the Indonesian Parliament Building. Semoat congestion occurred due to the blocking.
After blocking the road, riots broke out after one of the participants in the action and the police officers on guard got emotional.
Throwing used mineral water bottles, guard cones to BBU is unavoidable. Push action among them was unavoidable.
"Back off, back off," said the orator from the top of the command car.
The action returned to order after a mediation process between the leadership of the demonstrators and the police commander.
The action was also colored by the burning of tires and banners in front of the gates of the Indonesian Parliament Building. It was observed that during the action, bottles of mineral water were also thrown.
- Impact of Event
- 4
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to liberty and security, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Oct 24, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Aug 22, 2022
- Event Description
The Sihaporas Indigenous People were shot by police when they were involved in a land dispute with PT Toba Pulp Lestari or PT TPL, Monday (22/8/2022) yesterday.
The Sihaporas Indigenous People who were hit by the police shot were Juliana Siallagan (48).
According to reports, the Sihaporas Indigenous People were hit by police fire when trying to defend their land, which is now said to have been controlled by PT TPL.
"We reject (PT TPL) activities on customary lands," said Secretary of Lamtoras Jonny Ambarita.
He said that before there was a clear decision regarding this land dispute, PT TPL was not allowed to carry out any activities, including nurseries.
Jonny said he actually supports an investigation into the land which is currently being contested.
However, said Jonny, the government should have involved the Sihaporas Indigenous Community.
"We strongly agree that the (investigation team) is indeed formed. But by involving us. Of course, activities should not be carried out until there are results of verification and identification," said Jonny. The Sipahoras Indigenous People fainted and were injured
The riots between the Sihaporas Indigenous People and the joint TNI/Polri apparatus began at 12.00 WIB.
At that time, the indigenous people of the Ompu Mamontang Laut Keturnan Customary Institution Ambarita Sihaporas (Lamtoras) saw that there were 20 police cars with soldiers entering the customary area without any prior notification.
Later, 250 security forces came to the Sihaporas Indigenous People who were guarding the Buttu Pangaturan traditional area, Pamatang Sidamanik, Simalungun Regency.
When the joint officers arrived, their respective commanders, namely the Simalungun Police Chief AKBP Ronald FC Sipayung and the 0207/Simalungun Kodim Commander, Lt. Col. Hadrianus Yossi Suherman, were also present to guard their troops.
As for the reason the police and TNI came to the location of the disputed land to open the blockade of indigenous peoples and review the nursery conducted by PT TPL.
However, the residents refused before there was recognition of the Sihaporas customary territory.
The community refused, and there was encouragement between the indigenous people and the security forces.
As the atmosphere heated up, the police then fired shots into the air.
Unfortunately, somehow, suddenly the rubber bullet fired by the officer hit Juliana Siallagan's leg.
Instantly, Juliana Siallagan collapsed.
Another resident named Maulina Simbolon (34) fainted, because he was also pushed by the joint officers.
At around 15.00 WIB, the Simalungun Police and Kodim 0207/Simalungun representing the staff of the North Sumatra Governor asked for negotiations to be carried out.
During the negotiation opportunity, the police and the TNI wanted to enter the location of the disputed land, on the grounds that they wanted to visit the eucalyptus nursery owned by PT TPL.
Responding to the request, the residents were willing to give permission, provided that PT TPL was not allowed to continue nursery activities in customary areas.
Because they found a dead end, both the officers and residents were on guard at the location of the disputed land.
The Simalungun Police Chief, AKBP Ronald FC Sipayung said that his party was only limited to patrolling, after previously receiving reports of road closures by felling trees.
"After we came here, there were more than five points (road closures). We immediately cleaned them up," said Ronald.
He said that in fact his party together with the TNI and the Sihaporas Indigenous Community had four meetings related to the problem of PT TPL's nursery location.
During the meeting, the Simalungun Police had appealed to the public not to violate the law.
"Unfortunately, we found that people were closing the road with a large tree trunk crossed in the middle of the road,"
"The community continues to hold us in ambush, but we have negotiated. We ask that we can enter to carry out patrols and look inside, because this is the unitary territory of the Republic of Indonesia," said Ronald.
Regarding the community's request for indigenous peoples, said Ronald, that the local government has responded to it and progress has been made.
"We hope that the community and PT TPL will jointly maintain order and security in this area, and don't force each other's will, don't claim justification," said Ronald.
A similar statement was conveyed by the Commander of the Simalungun 02/07 Kodim, Lt. Col. Inf. Hadrianus Yossy.
Hadrianus asked the community and PT TPL not to claim each other's justifications.
According to Hadrianus, there is an institution that decides who is right (right), because this country is a state of law that must comply with the law.
"Each party should not claim to be right, because there are institutions that decide whether it is true or not, so we submit it according to the law, because our country is a state of law," said the Dandim.
Hadrianus also asked the community to support the government's program, namely going green, which is planned to be built in an industrial forest area in the PT TPL area.
Meanwhile, on the same occasion, Expert Staff for Political Law and Government of North Sumatra Province Binsar Situmorang said that both parties should exercise restraint.
Binsar said the public should understand the formal legality of PT TPL's agenda.
And PT TPL must also understand what the people want.
"So this is what we have to bring together both parties, in order to get the best solution," he said.
- Impact of Event
- 2
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community), Woman
- Violation
- Violence (physical), Wounds and Injuries
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Land rights, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Indigenous peoples' rights defender, Land rights defender, WHRD
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Corporation Agricultural business
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Oct 24, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Aug 23, 2022
- Event Description
The social media of the Executive Board of the Indonesian Islamic Student Movement (PB PMII) officially informed that the WhatsApp number of the General Chairperson of PB PMII Muhammad Abdullah Syukri was hacked by an irresponsible party.
"Informing that the WhatsApp number of the General Chairperson of PB PMII, friend Muhammad Abdullah Syukri, has been hacked by irresponsible persons," reads information uploaded by PMII's official social media @pmiiofficial quoted Tuesday (23/8).
In the description of the uploaded photo, this hack occurred after PB PMII stated that it rejected the discourse of increasing subsidized fuel prices by the government.
"Be careful if someone calls on behalf of the General Chairperson of PB PMII," wrote the statement on the PB PMII upload.
PB PMII had issued a statement rejecting the plan to increase subsidized fuel. Abdullah Syukri believes that the increase in fuel prices will further exacerbate poverty in Indonesia.
In fact, he warned that he would mobilize cadres throughout Indonesia if the price of subsidized fuel was raised.
"We are all PMII cadres throughout Indonesia, always ready to move to guard the interests of the people and firmly reject the plan to increase subsidized fuel prices," Abdullah said in his statement.
Previously, Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Panjaitan said President Jokowi is likely to announce an increase in the price of subsidized fuel for the type of pertalite and diesel this week. This is because the fuel subsidy, which reached Rp502 trillion, has burdened the state budget.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Online Attack and Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to privacy
- HRD
- Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Unknown
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Unknown
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Oct 24, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Aug 31, 2022
- Event Description
Action against the increase in the price of fuel oil (BBM) also took place in Makassar City, Wednesday (31/8/2022). In fact, the students were involved in pushing and shoving with the police officers who carried out security. The demonstration was held by dozens of students on behalf of the Student Movement Organization (OPM) on Jl Sultan Alauddin, Makassar.
The pushing was triggered when demonstrators burned used tires on the Trans South Sulawesi Road that connects Makassar City with Gowa Regency. The action of burning used tires was immediately intercepted by officers and involved pushing each other. Pushing each other did not last long, the police tried to calm the students. This student action made the traffic flow to Gowa Regency and the direction to Makassar City to be jammed. The students again continued their action by giving speeches and unfurling banners rejecting the increase in fuel prices. In their action, the students assumed that the planned increase in fuel prices in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic would have a very big impact on the community.
"We urge the government not to increase fuel prices, because rising fuel prices will burden the lower class of society," said the coordinator of the action, Rival in his oration. Rival continued, the impact that is felt by the community the most if the government continues to increase fuel prices is the increase in the price of basic commodities, which is currently climbing up. "If fuel rises, of course the impact on the prices of basic commodities will also increase. Of course it will increase the burden on the poor," he said. Before the Maghrib prayer, the students finally dispersed in an orderly manner.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment
- HRD
- Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Oct 24, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Aug 25, 2022
- Event Description
The University of Indonesia Student Executive Board admitted that they were forcibly disbanded and treated harshly when holding demonstrations on campus. This happened on Thursday (25/8/2022) yesterday. The Coordinator for the Social and Political Affairs of BEM UI 2022, Melki Sedek Huang, said that initially BEM UI only wanted to invite new students who were taking part in the campus introduction event to discuss campus issues. "However, some members of the Campus Environmental Security (PLK) shouted at us and banned us, even though we were not in action or spreading posters and banners," said Melki to Kompas.com, Friday (26/8/2022).
Furthermore, BEM UI students were invited to discuss by representatives of the UI Directorate of Student Affairs (Dirmawa). BEM UI then expressed a desire to meet Ari Kuncoro because coincidentally he was present to deliver a speech at the Introduction to Campus Life for New Students (PKKMB). They wanted to convey four issues to the chancellor, namely the murder of Akseyna at UI which UI never cared about, education costs that were not transparent, UI statutes, and sexual violence on campus. "And we gave time until 09.30 WIB. However, until 09.30 we did not get an answer regarding the Rector's wish, but representatives from Dirmawa UI asked for more time until 10.00 am," said Melki. "Then an agreement was made, that is, if it is until 10:00 and the new student choir has finished but there is no will from the UI Chancellor, we will immediately take action on the spot," continued Melki.
Finally, at 10:00, BEM UI stretched banners, posters, and made speeches and sang by walking from the door of the Balairung to the Rotunda Field. It was at that time that the UI PLK forcibly dispersed the BEM UI action. "The PLK was very rude. We were forced to disband, were pushed violently, some of our friends were abused, and some PLK members seemed to want to beat us," he said. Due to this harsh treatment and BEM's unanswered demands, BEM UI also plans to hold another demonstration on Tuesday, August 30. The action will take place with a Long March to the UI Rectorate Building. "This action is carried out as a form of encouragement so that the campus is immediately aware, wants to improve, and fix existing problems," said Melki.
Contacted separately, the Head of the Public Relations and KIP UI Bureau Amelita Lusia confirmed that the PKKMB event that was held yesterday was an event intended for new students. Therefore, it is not appropriate if the event is used as an action event for BEM UI students. "It is natural for senior students to understand this, warmly welcome their younger siblings after the lecture period, as well as when they first set foot when they were new students," said Amel. "If there is something that students want to convey, UI has channels and mechanisms to convey it," he continued.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment
- HRD
- Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Oct 24, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Aug 1, 2022
- Event Description
A mass strike carried out by actors and tourism operators in Labuan Bajo led to police arrests in West Manggarai, West Nusa Tenggara (NTT) on Monday (1/8).
One of those who took part in the action, Rio Prakoso, said at least 10 people were arrested. Including the Chairman of the West Manggarai Tourism Rescue Community Forum (FORMAP) Rafael Todowera.
"About 10 people (who were arrested) but for the friends I know, there are six people as far as I know. But the information is all ten people," said Rio Prakoso when contacted by CNNIndonesia.com, Monday (1/8).
He conveyed that the arrests of the masses who carried out the strike took place in Puncak Wairingin.
Some of the ten people arrested by the police were recognized by him. They are Ahyar Abadi, Luis, Rafael Todowela (Chairman of Formapp) and Afand.
He denied that the arrest of the mob who carried out the action took place at Komodo Airport, as stated by the West Manggarai Police Chief, AKBP Felli Hermanto.
"At Puncak Wairingin, the arrest was not made at the airport. There was no action at the airport, nothing, nothing. I guarantee it. There was no demonstration at the airport," said Rio, who took part in the strike.
Rio said it was carried out by a fully armed police force when the crowd arrived at Wairingin Peak. One of those arrested was Luis who was giving a speech at the end of the mass strike while picking up trash.
"From the authorities it is clear that there is (violence) and there is video evidence," he said.
Rio said tourism actors who carried out mass strikes are now becoming restless due to the violence and arrests made by the police.
West Manggarai Police Chief, AKBP Felli Hernato agreed that there was violence from his personnel. However, he said officers needed to do that because the crowd was resisting.
"That was the reaction (from the authorities), because the person concerned resisted (when he was arrested)," he said.
He confirmed that the people who were detained were those who gave speeches. There were also several other people suspected of being intruders who participated in the action.
Felli reiterated that the arrest took place at Komodo Airport. The reason is, the mass action has threatened a vital national object and also prevented the arrival of guests to Labuan Bajo.
"The problem has been to enter and fight against breaking through the fence of national vital objects that hinder the arrival of foreign guests and tourists," said Felli.
Felli also claimed to have a video when the arrest was made at the airport. This action was not accompanied by any notification to the police.
The strike and long march of tourism actors were carried out in response to the determination of the tariffs for entering Komodo Island and Padar Island. They do not agree with the ticket price being increased to Rp.3.75 million because it can kill the tourism sector.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to liberty and security, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Labour rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Oct 24, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Aug 29, 2022
- Event Description
Nurcholis Lamau, an editor with online news outlet Cermat, was repeatedly assaulted and harassed by Tidore Island’s deputy mayor and members of his family after publishing an article on air pollution. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate, the Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI), in condemning the acts of intimidation and calls on the Indonesian authorities to bring those responsible to justice.
Following the release of an article which included sections of a speech given by Deputy Mayor Muhammed Sinen at the opening of a domino tournament in Rum Village, Lamau was harassed and intimidated by relatives of the Deputy Mayor on August 29 and assaulted at his home by Sinen’s nephew the following morning.
On August 31, Sinen’s brother approached Nurcholis’ mother-in-law to demand Cermat drop the article, which quoted Sinen as saying that residents would be “rewarded” for inhaling dust from a steam-electric power plant.
Sinen’s brother said the article should be removed on the basis that the Deputy Mayor had not been on duty when the comments were made. He also stated that the piece could risk tarnishing Sinens reputation and undermine his chances at the next local election. Shortly after the incident, Cermat deleted the article from its website.
While attending a local police station to file a report of the incident, Nurcholis encountered the Deputy Mayor himself, with Sinen reportedly grabbing the journalist’s face.
Journalists and media workers are frequently the victims of harassment, intimidation, and assault in Indonesia. In the past month, at least two journalists were assaulted by public order agency officers while covering an Independence Day ceremony in Palu, Central Sulawesi.
- Impact of Event
- 2
- Gender of HRD
- Man, Woman
- Violation
- Intimidation and Threats, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of expression Online, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to liberty and security
- HRD
- Family of HRD, Media Worker
- Perpetrator-State
- Government
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Sep 5, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Aug 17, 2022
- Event Description
Two journalists were assaulted by public order agency officers while covering an Independence Day ceremony in Palu, Central Sulawesi on August 17. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate, the Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) Indonesia, in condemning the attacks and urges Indonesian authorities to hold those responsible to account.
Regina Goldie Jolinda Amoreka, a journalist with online news outlet Tribun Palu, was reporting on Indonesia’s 77th Independence Day ceremony and had moved to quiet spot in the invitee’s area to conduct a live broadcast of the event.
Amoreka was then approached by an officer of the public order agency (Satpol PP) and asked to move to an area assigned to members of the Palu Communication and Information Technology Agency.
After arriving at the new location, another officer grabbed Amoreka’s shoulder and seized her mobile phone.
In a separate incident, Katrin, a local journalist with online news outlet Like.id, was asked by a public order agency officer to stop photographing the ceremony. The officer then ordered Katrin to move away from the area where she was standing, touching her shoulder multiple times, and pulling at her bag.
The harassment of Amoreka and Katrin is the latest evidence of the poor working conditions faced by Indonesian journalists, particularly women journalists. In July, a female journalist was sexually assaulted by a football supporter while covering a match between two local teams at Maguwoharjo stadium in Sleman, Yogyakarta.
- Impact of Event
- 2
- Gender of HRD
- Woman
- Violation
- Intimidation and Threats, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment
- HRD
- Media Worker, WHRD
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Aug 28, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Jul 7, 2022
- Event Description
A number of mass demonstrations on Thursday around the Merdeka Square in Medan were forcibly dispersed by the security forces this afternoon. This was confirmed by one of the Thursday participants, Gray Anugrah Sembiring, on Thursday (7/7).
Gray said the chronology of their action began at 10:00 this morning. he explained that at the action they had only unfurled banners and posters while chanting "Long live the victim, don't be silent, fight!" with the content of revising the R-KUHP (Draft of the Criminal Code) openly and removing anti-democratic articles in the R-KUHP article.
However, in the midst of the action, there were steps to disband and forcibly confiscate banners and posters of the participants in the action by the security forces. Then he added that the police and the Civil Service Police Unit (Satpol PP) immediately escorted and surrounded the participants in the action, limiting their space for movement. "In fact, we have not taken the slightest anarchic step," he said.
Staff of the North Sumatran People's Legal and Advocacy Aid Association (BAKUMSU) Christian Hutahean also said that regarding the action, a notification letter had actually been sent directly to the police. However, he admitted that the letter was not well received by the police due to President Jokowi's arrival today. He also explained that the police were still using the excuse of a permit and intimidating them at the time of the disbandment of the action.
With this disbandment, Christian, who was also present at the action, deeply regrets the steps taken by the police in securing the participants. Christian regretted the destruction of action equipment by the police and other security forces. "And we were escorted until we were surrounded by dozens of police even to see President Jokowi," he concluded.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Administrative Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Pro-democracy defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Aug 16, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Jul 14, 2022
- Event Description
A number of Cenderawasih University (Uncen) students were injured when Jayapura City Police personnel forced to disperse a demonstration against Special Autonomy (Otsus) and the expansion of Papua, Thursday, July 14, 2022.
Several students were injured when they were forcibly dispersed by the police. The wound is thought to have been obtained from being hit by a police rattan stick.
The coordinator of the action, Kamus Bayage said the police forcefully dispersed the students while giving a speech against the expansion of the new autonomous region (DOB) of Papua in front of the Gate of Uncen Campus.
Initially, the students planned to go to the Papua DPR office, to convey their aspirations. However, their actions were intercepted by the police.
According to Kamus, the police forcefully dispersed the students and chased the protesters into the campus.
"(The police) gave us the megaphone, we have the megaphone. As proof, we have it. Some of our friends were able to beat us. Then they drove us to the campus. The police were violent. says the Bayage Dictionary, Thursday, July 14, 2022.
The coordinator of the action, Kamus Bayage said that approximately four students were injured in the forced dispersal.
According to him, the students have tried to negotiate with the police to be allowed into the Papuan DPR office. However, the two parties did not reach an agreement.
Head of the Jayapura City Police Operations Control Sub-Section, Widodo claimed that the police had allowed students to give speeches at the campus gate.
However, the police did not allow students to leave the campus and go to the Papuan DPR office, because the demonstration did not have a permit. The police finally dispersed the action, because the protesters forced them to continue their action to the Papuan DPR office.
Previously, the DPR passed a draft law on the formation of three provinces in Papua, Thursday, June 30, 2022.
Namely, the Bill on the Establishment of the Province of Central Papua, the Bill on the Formation of the Province of South Papua, and the Bill on the Formation of the Province of Papua Mountains.
This approval has drawn various rejections, especially from the people in Papua. In fact, before the rule was passed.
The security forces dispersed most of the protesters from the Petisi Rakyat Papua (PRP) which had gathered at several points in the Abepura and Heram districts, Jayapura City, Papua.
Head of Public Relations for Jayapura City Police, Ipda Sarah Kafiar, confirmed that the TNI-Polri security forces had dispersed the protesters at several gathering points, so they did not have time to become a larger group.
However, there were also those who made it to Jayapura and demonstrated at the Papua Provincial DPR, but used vehicles and after delivering their speeches they dispersed. Overall the security and security situation is under control, and community activities are going on normally.
"Nothing stands out and community activities continue normally," Sarah said as quoted by Antara, Thursday, July 14.
A total of 2,000 TNI-Polri personnel were alerted to secure the PRP's demonstration. He admitted that many personnel were alerted because his party did not allow the demonstrators to conduct a long march to the Papua Provincial DPR. Apart from not allowing the demonstrators to conduct long marches, the PRP is also not an organization registered with Kesbangpol. "As for the demands of the protesters, among others, reject the formation of new autonomous regions (DOB) and a referendum," said Ipda Sarah Kafiar.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Minority rights defender, Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Aug 16, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Jul 9, 2022
- Event Description
On July 9, journalist Sofyan Muhammadiyah was covering student demonstrations against the Maluku Governor, Murad Ismail, in Namlea, Maluku when he was harassed by the Governor’s aide, I Ketut Wardana.
Muhammadiyah, a reporter for Molluca TV, had recorded Ismail threatening student protestors on his mobile phone. Despite Muhammadiyah stating he was a journalist, Wardana grabbed his phone and deleted his video coverage.
- Impact of Event
- 2
- Gender of HRD
- Man, Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Intimidation and Threats
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Media Worker, Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Government
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jul 24, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Jul 17, 2022
- Event Description
Three men attempted to intimidate a journalist at his house in Tamiang Layang, Central Kalimantan, on July 17, allegedly for his coverage of sexual harassment by a local official. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate, the Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) Indonesia, to condemn the intimidation of the journalist and demand the authorities conduct an investigation.
On July 17, three men visited the residence of Agustinus Bole Malo, a journalist for local online media Borneonews.com. According to Agustinus’ wife, they looked through the windows and attempted to find the journalist, before leaving upon determining he was not at home.
Agustinus had recently published several articles regarding the sexual harassment of a female university student allegedly by the head of the Social Department for Empowering Villagers in East Barito, when the student applied for financial assistance under the Indonesia Smart Card (KIP) program.
Agustinus has filed a report on the intimidation of his family to the sub-district police of East Barito.
Many local journalists in Indonesia have faced intimidation and harassment while in the field or following their coverage, from a range of perpetrators including the public order agency (Satpol PP), police, local agency officers and other individuals.
Since the beginning of June, the IFJ has documented at least five incidents of harassment against journalists in Indonesia. On June 29, local journalists Adhe Junaedi Sholat, associated with Radar Sulbar, and Abdul Rahman, a reporter for Tribunsulbar.com, were harassed while covering the coordination meeting of the taskforce agrarian reform in Mamuju, West Sulawesi.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Intimidation and Threats, Surveillance
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment
- HRD
- Media Worker
- Perpetrator-State
- Unknown
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Unknown
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jul 24, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Jun 24, 2022
- Event Description
Still as usual, agrarian conflicts that never met the bright spot again led to criminalization and the arrest of a number of people.
The latest agrarian conflict in Talisayan, Berau Regency, East Kalimantan involving the Dayak Marjun indigenous community and a palm oil plantation company named PT Tanjung Buyuh Perkasa Plantation (TBPP) which has been going on since 2004 led to the criminalization and arrest of a number of residents by the police.
In a statement released by the National Committee for Agrarian Reform (KNPA) on June 24, 2022, the arrest of Talisayan residents was based on a PT TBPP report accusing residents of harvesting and stealing palm oil belonging to PT TBPP, 6 residents were subject to Article 363 of the Criminal Code regarding theft.
KNPA also spoke loudly through its release which was received by the media crew. KNPA noted in its release that the harvesting of palm oil by the indigenous Dayak Marjun community on their ulayat lands cannot be called a case of theft using a criminal law approach.
Because if you look back, the reason behind the action of harvesting palm oil by the community is because PT TBPP has planted oil palm outside its HGU boundaries and has confiscated the Marjun customary area of approximately 1800 hectares.
The struggle of the Dayak Marjun indigenous people has been going on with various attempts to protest and reject the operational activities of PT TBPP which have confiscated customary land and damaged the environment. However, their efforts actually got a bad response.
They were directed to criminal charges. Whereas Article 66 of Law No. 32 of 2009 concerning Processing and Protection of the Living Environment (UU PPLH) explicitly states "Everyone who fights for the right to a good and healthy environment cannot be prosecuted criminally or be sued in a civil manner."
Responding to this incident, the Head of the Indonesian Human Rights Committee for Social Justice (IHCS) Jambi Province, Ahmad Azhari, requested that the indigenous Dayak Marjun community who had been arrested by the police be released immediately.
“It is not relevant to criminalize the efforts of the police against the Marjun indigenous people, they are not only subjects that have been regulated and protected by law but also constitutionally the Constitutional Court 35 gives respect, meaning that for social justice there is the right to control the state over objects of agrarian conflict. We ask that our brothers be released," said Ahmad Azhari, Saturday, June 25, 2022.
Regarding the conflict that afflicted the Dayak Marjun indigenous people, KASBI, KPA, Aman, Walhi, and IHCS who are in coalition with the KNPA demanded that the Prosecutor's Office, Polres and Berau Regency Government immediately release 6 residents who were criminalized and arrested by the police and also for legal proceedings against indigenous peoples. Dayak Marjun immediately stopped.
Then, the President immediately instructed the Ministries and related institutions to accelerate the resolution of the agrarian conflict in the Marjun customary area as part of the commitment to implementing agrarian reform and recognizing and restoring the rights of indigenous peoples.
- Impact of Event
- 5
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Land rights, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to liberty and security
- HRD
- Indigenous peoples' rights defender, Land rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jul 17, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Jun 15, 2022
- Event Description
The community of Rejecting the Sangihe Mine was repressed by elements of the joint TNI and POLRI officers who were suspected of protecting PT TMS, which had unloaded heavy equipment to enter the mining location in Bowone Village, Kec. Tabukan South Central, Wednesday, June 15 2022, at approximately 15.00 WITA.
The action of the Community Rejecting the Sangihe Mine by closing the road access is a form of protest against the mining company PT. TMS which has been defeated based on the TUN court decision, to be able to respect the court's decision and the existing legal process, including the prohibition for companies to bring heavy equipment into the building. mine site. Heavy equipment belonging to the company, which was under the direct supervision of the TNI and POLRI, resulted in a conflict between the Sangihe Reject Mining Community and the TNI and POLRI which even led to repressive actions by the apparatus.
It is known that on Thursday, June 2, 2022, the Manado State Administrative Court has won the Sangihe Mining Community's lawsuit with case number 57/G/LH/2021/PTUN.Mdo, namely the Cancellation Decision and the Revocation Order. 503/DPMPTSPD/IL/IX/2020, concerning the Granting of Environmental Permits for PT. TMS Gold Mining Activities in Sangihe Regency, North Sulawesi Province.
That after the decision of the Manado Administrative Court, PT TMS should be able to show a law-abiding and respectful attitude to the court's decision and temporarily stop all forms of mining activities until a court decision has legal force, instead of ignoring and straddling the court's decision. The attitude and actions of PT. TMS are a form of disobedience to the law and harm to us as a state of law.
The protest form of the Community Rejecting the Sangihe Mining has given rise to threats from the Sangihe Police, as can be seen from the video spread on various social media with a duration of ± 58 seconds. The video shows how an individual from the Sangihe Resort Police gives an appeal by using several provisions of the Articles in the Criminal Code that must be obeyed by the community against mining.
In response to this, YLBHI-LBH Manado as the Institute for Human Rights Observer considers that the appeal from the police is a form of real and serious threat and has the potential for criminalization for the people who have consistently defended their living space. The criminal provisions conveyed by the police officers cannot be snared or imposed on the Sangihe community who refuse to mine, because the actions taken have been guaranteed and protected by law. So that the appeal is considered a form of partiality given to PT. TMS, and has tarnished the image of the police as protectors, protectors and law enforcers.
In a press release from YLBHI-LBH Manado received by CYBERSULUT, the treatment of the TNI and POLRI against the community rejecting the sangihe mine has straddled and violated various regulations that have guaranteed the rights of every citizen or community in defending their land rights and living space. Article 28A of the 1945 Constitution guarantees that "Everyone has the right to live and has the right to defend his life and life", Article 28D paragraph 1 "Rights to recognition, guarantees, protection and fair legal certainty and equal treatment before the law", Article 28J paragraph 1 "everyone is obliged to respect the human rights of others", and Article 66 of the PPLH Law explicitly states that "everyone who fights for the right to a good and healthy environment cannot be prosecuted criminally or be sued in a civil manner".
TNI and POLRI as law enforcement officers should be able to act professionally by enforcing the rule of law, in this case providing protection to people who are maintaining their living space as guaranteed and protected in laws and regulations, instead of threatening the community by using Articles of the Criminal Code which have the potential for criminalization. for the community to refuse mining and provide protection for PT. TMS to be able to return to mining activities.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Intimidation and Threats
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Community-based HRD, Environmental rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jul 17, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Jun 14, 2022
- Event Description
Four protesters who took part in the commemoration of the death of Mako Tabuni which took place at Perumnas 3, Waena, Jayapura City, on Tuesday (14/6/2022) were injured when the police broke up their demonstration. The four people were injured by rubber bullets. The four protesters who were injured were Aris Nepsan and Jon Kadepa, Benedict Tebai and Natan Pigai. They were injured on the forehead, head, hands, and buttocks. The head of the Freedom of Association and Expression Team for the Legal Batuan Institute or LBH Papua, Aristoteles Howay said announcing the death of Mako Tabuni was dismissed by the police at around 13.00 WP. During the dispersal, the police released tear gas, and were expected to fire rubber bullets. “They were dispersed with tear gas and shot [rubber bullets]. There were four people hit by rubber bullets," Howay told Jubi on Tuesday. Howay said Tuesday's demonstration was a commemoration of the death of Deputy I of the Central West Papua National Committee (KNPB), Mako Tabuni. According to him, the police dispersed the flag after the protesters raised the KNPB. Howay said that at least six demonstrators were arrested by the police and taken to the Jayapura City Police Headquarters. "[Besides], four motorbikes and action attributes were also confiscated," he said. Howay said Tuesday afternoon they had not been able to meet the demonstrators until they were arrested by police. According to Howay, the disbandment of the demonstration violated the provisions of the Regulation of the Chief of the Indonesian National Police Number 16 of 2006 concerning Guidelines for Crowd Control. "Everyone has the right to express their opinion," he said. The Director of LBH Papua, Emanuel Gobay asked the Papuan Regional Police Chief in charge of the Profession and Security Sector to arrest the police who used rubber bullets to disperse the demonstration commemorating the death of Mako Tabuni. He assessed that the Jayapura City Police (Polresta) officers tended to carry out repression during demonstrations. Police institutions regulate the implementation of human rights standards in police duties,” said Gobay.
- Impact of Event
- 4
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Violence (physical), Wounds and Injuries
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment
- HRD
- Minority rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jul 17, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Jun 3, 2022
- Event Description
Ten members of the peaceful demonstration mass demanding the revocation of Otsus volume II and the rejection of the expansion of the New Autonomous Regions (DOB) for West Papua and Papua were injured as a result of the forced disbandment by police officers from the Sorong Regional Police, in the courtyard of the Sorong City DPRD Office, Friday (3/03/2020). 6/2022).
Three of them were hit by rubber bullets. Aves Susim, 25 years old, was shot by a rubber bullet in the leg. Subi Taplo, 27, was shot in the shoulder, and Agustinus Kamat, 27, hit other body parts.
Meanwhile, seven other people were injured as a result of the forced dispersal of the police and tear gas.
The following are the names of the injured and gunshot wounds of rubber bullets:
Aves Susim, 25 years old (He was shot by a rubber bullet in the thigh). Sriyani Wanane, 30 years old (Wounds on knee and big toe). Mama Rita Tenau, 50 years old (wound on temple) Betty Kosamah, 22 years old (Leg wound). Agus Edoway, 25 years old (Tear gas in the shoulder). Agustinus Kamat, 27 years old (He was shot by a rubber bullet). Subi Taplo, 27 years old (He was hit by a rubber bullet in the shoulder). Amanda Yumte, 23 years old (Swollen legs and tear gas). Jack Asmuruf, 20 years old (Toe wound). Sonya Korain, 22 years old (Leg wound)
Previously, at around 2:25 p.m. Papua time, a peaceful demonstration demanding the revocation of the second volume of Otsus and the rejection of the expansion of the new autonomous regions in Sorong came to the Sorong City DPRD office.
While giving speeches in the courtyard of the DPRD office, they asked the chairman of the DPRD of Sorong City to meet them, but this effort did not materialize. The crowd, disappointed, burned tires at around 15.12 Papua time. As a result, the authorities took action and forcibly dispersed the crowd using tear gas and rubber bullets.
One of the protesters who suffered an injury to the right temple was Mama Rita Tenau (50). He was part of the mass action that came to the Sorong City DPRD office.
During the long march to the Sorong City DPRD office at 11:00 Papua time, the mass of action raised a flag similar to the Morning Star or the Morning Star, but it didn't last long. Only three minutes flew between the masses of action, after that his party again secured the flag which had been the reason for the apparatus to detain Papuan activists.
Previously, the Head of the Ops Section of the Sorong Police, M. Nur Makmur, who had visited the mass of action, explained that his party had carried out the disbandment because the mass of action did not heed the instructions of the officers.
“They have secured the mass of the demonstration to the DPRD building. The DPRD representatives have already left, but the masses of the demonstration refused. We have emphasized that if we burn tires, we will not hesitate to disband them,” explained the Head of Ops.
So far there has been no confirmation from the police regarding 10 people injured.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Violence (physical), Wounds and Injuries
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Minority rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Judiciary
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jul 17, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Jun 4, 2022
- Event Description
Papua Police Chief Inspector General Mathius D Fakhiri admitted that 17 people were arrested in connection with demonstrations against the establishment of new autonomous regions (DOB) in Jayapura and Merauke regencies. In Jayapura Regency, two people were arrested on Friday (3/6/2022). Meanwhile in Merauke, 15 people were arrested on Saturday (4/6/2022). "When we forced ourselves to hold a demonstration, we arrested several people, after we asked for their information, we sent them home," said Fakhiri in Jayapura, Sunday (5/6/2022) night. Fakhiri explained that the reason the security forces detained the 17 people was because their actions did not have a permit. The police's offer to facilitate vehicles for the demonstrators to their respective DPRD offices was rejected by the masses. "They wanted to hold a demonstration (but) we didn't give them permission because they couldn't fulfill the licensing procedures regulated by law in this country," said Fakhiri. According to Fakhiri, the masses on behalf of the Papuan People's Petition (PRP) have repeatedly held the same demonstrations and have always insisted on a long march to the Papuan DPR office. This wish cannot be granted because it will interfere with the activities of other communities. "Please also respect the interests of other people who want to be active. The police do not hinder the right to express their aspirations, but it must be done according to the applicable rules," said Fakhiri. Demonstrations against the plan to form new autonomous regions have been held four times in a number of regencies/cities in Papua. The last action was carried out in Jayapura City, Jayapura Regency, Mimika, Jayawijaya and Merauke, on Friday and Saturday.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to liberty and security, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Minority rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jul 17, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Jun 3, 2022
- Event Description
As a result of the arrests, the simultaneous demonstration of the Papuan people against the division, revoking of Otsus volume II and holding a referendum by all Papuan people in Papua and Indonesia who are members of the Papuan People's Petition (PRP) on Friday (3/5/2022), in Nabire district, Papua cancel done. The action will be carried out by holding a free pulpit. It was reported that the action was canceled due to the arbitrary arrests of the joint TNI-Polri apparatus against the mass of action before the action took place at the Gizi park, Oyehe, Nabire. A total of 23 people were forcibly arrested. 22 people were arrested first and one from behind. The 22 people who were arrested were transported by police trucks and taken to the Nabire Police Headquarters for interrogation. Over 10 hours they were interrogated and released. “Initially, 11 of us came to the Gizi park to do a free pulpit action. We brought some pamphlets and a megaphone. At that time there was no security apparatus. But there are already two billboards that say thank you for DOB. One of them is from the Key harmony in Nabire," said a protester who was arrested to Suarapapua.com from Nabire, Saturday (4/6/2022), who declined to give his name. He said starting at 06.00, continued at 06:37. The police with full weapons along with about tens of intel arrived and went straight to them asking to disperse with the excuse that at the nutrition park there would be a joint rally in the morning. “We were lazy to know and stayed. At 06:40, another crowd was arriving. The police chief also arrived with some of his men, then again forced us to disperse with shouts and threatening words, while ordering his men within 10 minutes of the mass action to be disbanded.” At 07:12, the police managed to force them out of the Gizi garden (just behind the Nun Biru Gate monument). Not accepting the brutal actions of the officers, one of the masses took photos of the officers. “He was immediately chased by intelligence and police to the front of the road. After we were in front of the Gizi park main road, the police then pushed us into the Oyehe market and continued to push until we reached the end of the Oyehe terminal.” "We want to disband. But the Police Chief and his men forced us not to go home and had to get into the police truck. We are surrounded. The police chief also threatened us with words that he would take us to a faraway place. The police chief also asked us to take off all the masks we were wearing," he said. When they were surrounded, he said, a woman took a photo but the woman was shouted at and her cellphone was taken by the police. After the police truck arrived, he continued, at around 08:01, they were transported and taken to the Nabire Police Headquarters. At 08:14, they were interrogated. “They asked for our name, address, occupation, status, etc. by yelling at us one by one. Only our friend, Wakakorlap, Adiknas Pekei, was examined with the BAP," he explained. It was said, after the examination, at 16:20 accompanied by the Papua Talent LBH Nabire, they were removed from the Nabire Police Headquarters. Meanwhile, another mass protest from Kalibobo, which initially gathered at the Intan Jaya dormitory together with nine (9) BEM campuses in Nabire to conduct a free pulpit, was also forcibly dispersed by the authorities after the Nabire Police Station deployed hundreds of personnel with full weapons. However, before the officers came down and dispersed, they managed to hold a free pulpit on the street (reading poetry, singing and giving speeches). And also succeeded in reading out the statement of position read by the head of the general field coordinator (Korlap) for the action, Abia Pujau. Seeing the officers coming, all the masses of the action entered the dormitory. The officers broke down the gate and almost chaos ensued. No protesters were arrested. Regarding the assistance carried out by the Papua Talent LBH Nabire, Suara Papua has contacted the director of the Nabire Papua Talent LBH, Richar Danny Nawipa through his phone number twice to ask for information but was not picked up.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Intimidation and Threats, Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to liberty and security, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Minority rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jul 17, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- May 12, 2022
- Event Description
Today, May 12, 2022, members of the Association for Prosperous Earth Warriors (PPPBS) in Malin Deman Sub-district are carrying out their usual activities, harvesting palm fruit on the land they cultivate. The land they are working on is land that is currently still in the process of resolving the conflict with the company PT Daria Dharma Pratama (DDP). Based on the information we collected from local villagers, PPPBS members carried out harvesting activities simultaneously at around 10.00 WIB. But at the same time the company is also carrying out the same activity around members' arable lands. After about 2 hours of harvesting, the police officers (BRIMOB), totaling approximately 40 people, surrounded PPPBS members on the land of a member named Zarkawi (a resident of Talang Arah village). It is suspected that BRIMOB members took repressive actions against PPPBS members and the surrounding community land (who are not even members) by making arrests and beatings. So far, only 1 person has been confirmed with a laceration to the head as a result of being attacked by the police. The victim of this criminalization is Hardoni, a resident of Talang Arah village, Malin Deman sub-district. Meanwhile, around 40 PPPBS members were stripped half their bodies, their hands were tied using plastic ropes and their cellphones were confiscated. These 40 people were then taken to the South Mukomuko Police Station at around 4 pm.
From the information we received until 20.00 WIB, several PPPBS members had gone through the BAP process without an assistant or legal representative.
According to information from the local community, the police (BRIMOB) have been guarding the company's concession area for a long time, since early January. And during that time there has never been any coordination carried out by the police to the local village government to provide notifications regarding the agenda of the police to carry out operations around the village and sub-district areas. So far there has also been no response from the local government to protect those detained.
Based on information obtained from the PPPBS attorney, namely the Akar Law Office, who arrived at the South Mukomuko Police on Friday, May 13, 2022 at 02.00 WIB, the attorney was prevented from assisting the examination process carried out by PPPBS members. And at that time, the BAP process for 3 PPPBS members was still ongoing. However, after the examination process and BAP are completed, 1 ALO Advocate can only meet with the Secretary General of PPPBS; Lobian Angrianto's brother was escorted by 5 police officers in the detention room.
According to information from Lobian and the Head of Criminal Investigation at the South Mukomuko Police, 40 people and members of the community were detained. Currently (May 13, 2022, at 02:26) the 40 people who were arrested are still witnesses. The Head of Criminal Investigation Unit stated that the detention of 40 PPPBS members was carried out because of OTT with alleged Article 362 of the Criminal Code; Theft.
PPPBS is an acronym for the Association of Pejuang Pejuang Bumi Sejahtera which is an association of smallholders in Malin Deman District, Mukomuko Regency, Bengkulu. This PPPBS is a legal entity NUMBER AHU-0013151.AH.01.07.TAHUN 2021. The number of farmer members who are members of this PPPBS is 187 people from 7 villages; Talang Direction, Red Water, New Talang, Lubuk Talang, New Serami, Semambang Makmur and New Serami. This association was created based on a common interest to regain their rights and sovereignty over their land. And currently PPPBS is in the stage of proposing the TORA Redistribution program for PT Bina Bumi Sejahtera's abandoned HGU land which is physically controlled by PT Dharia Darma Pratama (DDP) covering an area of 603.50 Ha.
- Impact of Event
- 40
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Judicial Harassment, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to liberty and security, Right to work
- HRD
- Community-based HRD, Land rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jul 17, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- May 12, 2022
- Event Description
The police finally dispersed a group of people calling themselves the United Liberation Movement for West Papua or ULMWP who were going to hold a demonstration in the Pasar Baru area of Kaimana, Thursday (12/5). They were disbanded because they did not have official permission from the police. There was an argument between the mob and the police when it was disbanded. The police eventually arrested a protester, and he was taken to the Kaimana Police Station for trying to provoke another crowd.
The masses finally dispersed in an orderly manner by taking public transportation, although they had been offered a ride from the police, the masses refused. Traders who are currently selling their wares in the area have also chosen to close their stalls. For security reasons because of the concentration of the masses in the new market area of Kaimana.
Kaimana Police Chief AKBP I Ketut Widiarta, SIK MH, when confirmed said the reason for the disbandment was because his party did not issue a permit to the demonstrators, who would convey their aspirations to disband from the Republic of Indonesia. “So we firmly reject and do not give permission for this demonstration,” said the Police Chief when confirmed during the security demonstration in the Pasar Baru Kaimana area, Thursday (12/5).
The police chief appealed to the people of Kaimana to jointly maintain security and order in the city of Kaimana. And not easily provoked by other issues or invitations that will damage Kaimana’s security. “Don’t be provoked, provoked by issues or people who will damage the security situation in Kaimana,” he stressed again.
According to journalists’ observation until Thursday afternoon, activities at Pasar Baru Kaimana were running normally, although before that the traders had closed their stalls for security reasons.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Administrative Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to liberty and security, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Minority rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jul 17, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- May 10, 2022
- Event Description
LBH Papua Director Emanuel Gobay said one participant of the demonstration against the New Autonomous Region (DOB) Papua in Jayapura was critical after being hit by a rubber bullet allegedly released by the police.
Previously, the police forcefully dispersed demonstrations against DOB in a number of areas in Papua, Tuesday (10/5).
"Yes (critically) the action in Waena," said Director of LBH Papua Emanuel Gobay when contacted.
Gobay admitted that he did not know the exact chronology of the incident. He only confirmed that the victim was taking part in an action in front of Mega Waena, Jayapura.
"So when they arrived in front of Mega Waena, they were forcibly dispersed. At that time, they used rubber bullets and so on. When they released the rubber bullets, they hit one of the protesters," he said.
According to Gobay, at that time the victim was immediately taken to Mimika Dormitory to be treated by female students. However, he did not know more about the victim's condition.
He added that apart from rubber bullet victims, one protest participant also suffered injuries due to being mistreated by the police. The victim, he said, was shot in the chest by the police.
"Besides that, someone was beaten, then he was unconscious, then carried, then taken to the dormitory. I met him earlier, he complained that his chest still hurts from being kicked. There are also several others who were injured," explained Gobay. .
Demonstrations against the new autonomous regions and Special Autonomy (Otsus) in several areas of Jayapura, Papua, were disbanded by the police today.
The forced dissolution was recorded in a video that was spread on Twitter social media. The video was uploaded by the spokesman for the Papuan People's Petition, Jeffry Wenda.
At that time, the police forcefully dispersed the peaceful protest using water cannons.
At least seven people were arrested by the police in the action. Those arrested included PRP spokesman Jeffry Wenda, National Spokesman for the West Papua National Committee (KNPB) Ones Suhuniap, and Omizon Balingga.
- Impact of Event
- 9
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Violence (physical), Wounds and Injuries
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to liberty and security, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Minority rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jul 17, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- May 9, 2022
- Event Description
The office of the Papua Legal Aid Institute (LBH) became the target of a terrorist attack on Monday (9/5) morning. The action is suspected to be related to a case that the agency is currently working on.
One unit of a motorcycle caught fire and the back of a car parked side by side was also scorched in the terrorist act. The director of LBH Papua, Emanuel Gobay, believes that there were parties who did this on purpose.
“From the evidence we found, such as the presence of a wick, the wick smelled of kerosene mixed with gasoline, coupled with evidence of plastic filled with gasoline, then added with grass that looked charred after being exposed to gasoline, our suspicions were made by people who have bad intentions with us,” Gobay told VOA Monday morning.
Testimony Regarding the Suspected Perpetrator So far, the facts gathered by LBH Papua regarding the incident stated that the arson took place at around 04.00 WIT. LBH Papua staff who live in the office dormitory noticed the fire after hearing the sound of an explosion coming from the garage area. The staff then came out and found the flames that burned the motorbike.
The staff and the community living around the agency’s office located on Jalan Gerilyawan, Kamkey, Jayapura, immediately put out the fire.
“The LBH Papua staff and local residents worked together to collect water and immediately extinguished the fire that was burning on the motorbike, then pulled the burning motorbike out of the garage of the LBH Papua office, so the fire didn’t spread everywhere,” added Gobay.
The motorcycle owner explained that he parked the vehicle around midnight, or four hours before the incident. In the initial inspection, the motorcycle tank did not explode in this fire.
LBH Papua staff also received information from two residents who passed in front of the office shortly before the incident. The resident stated that he saw one person wearing a black sweater, hat and mask running out of the LBH Papua office environment, then going on a motorbike.
“We have no other problems. The problems we face are from the cases we are accompanying. So, of course it has something to do with the cases we are attending. Maybe the people we suspect of doing this are people whose interests might be disturbed by our advocacy,” added Gobay.
On Monday afternoon, Gobay was at the Papua Regional Police to report the terror incident.
Similar terrors have occurred at LBH offices in other cities in Indonesia. LBH Medan, for example, was targeted by Molotov cocktails in October 2019. Meanwhile, the Yogyakarta LBH office was targeted by Molotov cocktails in September 2021.
Common in Papua Yohanis Mambrasar from the Papuan Human Rights Lawyers Association (PAHAM) said that from the chronology described by LBH Papua, he believed this incident was a terror against LBH Papua staff.
“This is an action taken by a person or group who feels disturbed by the work of LBH Papua in fighting for truth and justice in Papua,” said Yohanis.
PAHAM Papua noted that, at least in the last 4 years, LBH Papua was very massive in advocating for a number of cases. The cases handled include the criminalization of Papuan political activists, freedom of expression, as well as assistance to indigenous peoples in cases of theft of timber or confiscation of customary lands.
“Including assistance to palm oil workers and PT Freeport workers, and it should not be forgotten, legal assistance to cases of treason in Papua,” he added.
Human Rights (HAM) activist Theo Hesegem also considered what happened at LBH Papua as an act of terror.
“We can’t confirm who the perpetrators are, but we know that a terrorist act is taking place. Actually, if human rights defenders experience acts of terror, it does not mean that people who work for humanity end up there. It’s impossible,” he said.
Interestingly, Theo himself had recently become a victim of what he described as terror against critical activists. On 7 May, Theo, Executive Director of the Papuan Justice and Human Integrity Foundation, lost his motorcycle, which was his operational vehicle, while investigating cases of human rights violations in Wamena, Nduga, and the surrounding mountainous areas.
Theo himself has experienced many terrors during his activities in defending human rights in Papua. For example, when he was actively investigating cases of armed violence in Nduga. But he promised that any incident would not hinder his efforts to carry out humanitarian work.
“And that is something human rights defenders have to face. We must not forget that for me this is a normal thing, and it must be experienced by human rights defenders,” he said again.
Moreover, added Theo, in Papua acts of terror are a daily occurrence.
“It’s a normal thing that human rights defenders have to deal with in the poor conditions of this region. But we also want it not to happen again, and it is the duty of the police to follow up on this terror. We don’t want human rights defenders in Papua to be treated like that,” said Theo.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Intimidation and Threats, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to property, Right to work
- HRD
- NGO, NGO staff
- Perpetrator-State
- Unknown
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Unknown
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jul 4, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Mar 15, 2022
- Event Description
Members of student press organisation LPM Lintas, at the State Institute for Islamic Studies (IAIN) Ambon, have faced ongoing threats and intimation after publishing an investigative story on sexual harassment. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate, the Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) Indonesia, urge the university’s executive to end all forms of intimidation against the student journalists and respect press freedom.
On March 14, LPM Lintas published an investigative story on sexual harassment at the university from 2015 to 2021, in an article titled ‘IAIN Ambon prone to sexual harassment’. The piece gathered the stories of 32 victims of sexual assault, including 25 females and seven males, and mentioned allegations of sexual offences involving lecturers, staff, students, and alumni.
Following the publication, on March 15, Nurdin Kaisupy, a student journalist who was a part of the investigative team, and Muh. Febrianto, a layout designer, were punched at the LPM Lintas office on March 15, by assailants suspected of being family members of a lecturer. The assailants also smashed the office’s windows. Police investigation on the assault had slow progress.
IAIN Ambon, located in the capital city of the Maluku province, also discontinued LPM Lintas’ activities after the university failed to verify all information relating to the piece in a meeting with the student journalists. The university accused the students of publishing false information and said it would change the structure of LPM Lintas to include those willing to ‘cooperate with the university and protect its reputation’.
The university also reported nine student journalists to the police, who received summon letters in May asking them to appear before the police for ‘clarification’. Intimidation and harassment against the student journalists is ongoing, with some students allegedly facing prejudice at the university since the investigative story was published.
The Indonesian Press Council published an assessment and stated that the investigative story by LPM Lintas should be awarded as it was in the public interest. Many universities in Indonesia have not taken firm action following reports of sexual harassment in the past.
- Impact of Event
- 11
- Gender of HRD
- Man, Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Intimidation and Threats, Judicial Harassment, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment
- HRD
- Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Government
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jul 3, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Apr 22, 2022
- Event Description
Three cadres of the Islamic Student Association (HMI) were arrested by police in front of the State Palace, Central Jakarta. These three HMI cadres were arrested during a demonstration to protest the arrest of a robbery case in Bekasi with the defendant Muhammad Fikry, who is also an HMI cadre.
"Yes, three people (Akmal Fahmi, Andi Kurniawan, and Imam Zarkasi) are still being held. I am still at the Central Jakarta Police, Kemayoran," said Head of Defense and Security Division of PB HMI, Arven Marta, when contacted by reporters, Friday (22/4). /2022).
Arven explained that the arrest occurred when HMI held a demonstration in front of the State Palace on Friday (22/4), at 15.30 WIB this afternoon. The HMI demonstration throughout Jabodetabek was protesting the arrest of one of its cadres, M Fikry, who was considered a victim of the wrongful arrest of a robbery case in Babelan, Bekasi Regency.
"We took action at around half past four in the afternoon. This is because of the problem that our cadres in Bekasi were criminalized, accused of being robbers. Therefore, our alliance from the Jabodetabek HMI went down together at the palace. Indeed, the goal is to pay attention to the issue of human rights cases and victims of wrongful arrests. ," he continued.
Arven said the location for their demonstration coincided with a state official's event. They were asked to move the location of the demo.
"However, the location of the action coincided with an event by a high-ranking state official, so we were asked to shift, because it did not comply with the protocol, which was referred to as a vital object," said Arven.
According to Arven, when the HMI mass was moving to move locations, there was pushing between HMI cadres and the police. Clashes are unavoidable.
Arven explained, three people were arrested in the incident. He said dozens of other cadres were injured.
"So that three people from HMI were arrested and dozens of other friends were injured," he said. Police Explanation
Head of Criminal Investigation Unit for Central Jakarta Metro Police AKBP Wisnu Wardana confirmed that his party had secured 3 HMI cadres.
"We are still investigating," said Vishnu.
Wisnu explained, the initial chronology of the arrests of these three HMI cadres. Initially, the HMI mass numbered about 20 people demonstrating in front of the palace without any notification.
"The mass of the unras action from the HMI group was about 20 people without giving notification of the action to the police," said Wisnu.
On the other hand, HMI held a demonstration at the location of a vital object, namely in front of the State Palace. Which is in accordance with Law Number 9 of 1998 concerning Freedom of Expression of Opinions in Public, demonstrations may not be held at the location of a vital object or a radius of 500 meters from a vital object.
"The police have appealed humanely for the mass action to disperse but it was ignored, so that strict and measurable police action was taken against the mass action so that we arrested three people," said Wisnu.
- Impact of Event
- 4
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to liberty and security, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- May 20, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Apr 17, 2022
- Event Description
The alleged hacking of cellphones happened to a number of student activists in Kediri who held a demonstration in front of the Kediri City DPRD Office, Monday (11/4/2022).
The hacking occurred allegedly related to student demonstrations. Because the cellphone numbers belonging to a number of activists were asked to enter a verification code.
Chadifan, as the commander of the demonstration team, said there were hacking attempts by irresponsible parties.
A student of the Study Program Outside the Main Campus (PSDKU) Universitas Brawijaya Kediri told a number of media crews that his cellphone suddenly received a notification from another device that was trying to log in to his WhatsApp account.
According to him, the piracy of cellphones is evidence of the ongoing crisis of democracy in Indonesia.
"We are verifying the code. What we have done is two number or two-step verification. If there is an attempt we need to re-enter, this means hacking or logging in from another device so we need to confirm who is my login or not," said Chadifan after the demonstration in front of the Kediri City DPRD Office. In fact, a friend's number at Brawijaya University Malang has also been hacked and is still not functioning again. Even though there have been hacking attempts by other parties, Chadifan admitted that he still has no plans to report the case to the police.
It is suspected that the hacking of the student's cell phone number was related to the student demonstration movement to address the latest issues raised by students.
Meanwhile, the Head of Operations at the Kediri Police, Kompol Abraham Sisik, admitted to a number of media crews that so far the officers had not received any reports.
“There is no hacking of cellphones in Kediri. We ensure that the demonstration in Kediri is safe and orderly. Students are like our own children and younger siblings. We oversee it from the beginning, until the end of the demonstration. They expressed their gratitude to the police,” he said. To secure the student demonstration, the Kediri City Police deployed 410 personnel. Officers also escorted students and carried out traffic engineering during the demonstration which took place on Jl Mayor Bismo, Kediri City.
- Impact of Event
- 12
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Online Attack and Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to privacy, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Unknown
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Unknown
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- May 20, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Apr 1, 2022
- Event Description
A total of six students participating in the demonstration against the extension of President Joko Widodo's term of office were hacked. Their WhatsApp number was hacked.
BPP Spokesperson, Delpedro Marhaen Rismansah, who is also an orator at the demonstration in the Harmoni area, Central Jakarta, said the hack was in the form of taking over WhatsApp accounts.
"So the WhatsApp account asked for verification again. We asked for the code not to enter again, then the WhatsApp account exited," said Pedro to Suara.com, Friday (1/4/2022).
It is clear that the hack took place a few days before their demonstration. The first hack was experienced by the Chair of the University of Indonesia's BEM on March 29, 2021.
Then the next day experienced by the management of BEM throughout Indonesia. Then on March 31, three administrators of the Student Political Block also experienced it.
"And today one person, during our long march from Trisakti University. So a total of six people," he said.
Pedro also suspected that the hacking was an attempt to defuse the demonstration they held today.
This afternoon, hundreds of students held a demonstration in the Harmoni area or precisely behind the State Palace area. They protested against the postponement of the election which would have an impact on the extension of President Joko Widodo's term in office.
- Impact of Event
- 6
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Online Attack and Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to privacy, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Unknown
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Unknown
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- May 20, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Apr 11, 2022
- Event Description
The alleged hacking of cellphones happened to a number of student activists in Kediri who held a demonstration in front of the Kediri City DPRD Office, Monday (11/4/2022).
The hacking occurred allegedly related to student demonstrations. Because the cellphone numbers belonging to a number of activists were asked to enter a verification code.
Chadifan, as the commander of the demonstration team, said there were hacking attempts by irresponsible parties.
A student of the Study Program Outside the Main Campus (PSDKU) Universitas Brawijaya Kediri told a number of media crews that his cellphone suddenly received a notification from another device that was trying to log in to his WhatsApp account.
According to him, the piracy of cellphones is evidence of the ongoing crisis of democracy in Indonesia.
"We are verifying the code. What we have done is two number or two-step verification. If there is an attempt we need to re-enter, this means hacking or logging in from another device so we need to confirm who is my login or not," said Chadifan after the demonstration in front of the Kediri City DPRD Office. In fact, a friend's number at Brawijaya University Malang has also been hacked and is still not functioning again. Even though there have been hacking attempts by other parties, Chadifan admitted that he still has no plans to report the case to the police.
It is suspected that the hacking of the student's cell phone number was related to the student demonstration movement to address the latest issues raised by students.
Meanwhile, the Head of Operations at the Kediri Police, Kompol Abraham Sisik, admitted to a number of media crews that so far the officers had not received any reports.
“There is no hacking of cellphones in Kediri. We ensure that the demonstration in Kediri is safe and orderly. Students are like our own children and younger siblings. We oversee it from the beginning, until the end of the demonstration. They expressed their gratitude to the police,” he said. To secure the student demonstration, the Kediri City Police deployed 410 personnel. Officers also escorted students and carried out traffic engineering during the demonstration which took place on Jl Mayor Bismo, Kediri City.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Online Attack and Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to privacy, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Unknown
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Unknown
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- May 20, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Apr 21, 2022
- Event Description
A resident in Labuan Bajo was arrested by officers from the Resort Police [Polres] of West Manggarai Regency, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), Thursday (21/4) while trying to block an attempt to clear a road for the National Strategic Project [PSN].
Paulinus Jek, the name of the resident, is a member of the Racang Buka Community. He was arrested for trying to block an excavator when the eviction arrived at his teak plantation.
The Racang Buka Community is one of three groups of residents in Labuan Bajo whose land was allegedly taken by the Implementing Agency for the Labuan Bajo Flores Authority [BPOLBF] for the tourism business.
The road that passes through his garden will open access to an area of 400 hectares in the Bowosie Forest which will later become a project site by the Tourism Authority of Labuan Bajo Flores [BPOLBF] to be developed into a tourism business area.
Together with other residents of the Racang Buka Community, Paulinus has tried to resist the eviction. This is because they have controlled and resided in the area since 1999. They have made various efforts to gain recognition from the state.
However, their efforts went unanswered, and the eviction for the opening of the road was carried out on Thursday, April 21 under the guard of about 50 police and several members of the TNI. There are officers wearing official uniforms, some wearing civilian clothes while carrying long-barreled weapons.
Paulinus's arrest began with his shouting so that the teak trees would not be evicted.
"Don't evict my teak. Don't," he said, pointing and walking towards the excavator.
His scream was then followed by other residents. "This is our plant," shouted a resident.
"We are humans, sir. Please communicate. We are not animals," added another resident.
The actions of Paulinus and several other residents had made the excavator stop. However, the Head of the Mabar Police OPS Division, Robert M. Bolle, asked the heavy equipment operator to continue the work.
"Don't be silent. Forward, forward," he said.
Paulinus continued to protest and questioned the presence of the officers at the place.
"How much did you get paid. How much did the police get paid?" Paulinus shouted, pointing at the police in front of him.
Robert responded to his words with an arrest warrant.
"Secure him. Secure him. Take him. Arrest the others," he ordered to which several police personnel responded immediately.
Paulinus who was standing right in front of the excavator was immediately dragged away. He was struggling to get free from the police ambush. After Paulinus was arrested, the eviction was continued, under tight security by the army and police.
At 13.00 WITA, Paulinus was released and rejoined the residents.
The refusal of residents in the vicinity of the Bowosie Forest, as well as other civilian elements to the project, which is part of the national strategic project, was carried out because they considered the eviction site to be a buffer forest area for the city of Labuan Bajo. In addition, some areas are community gardens.
Racang Buka residents who enter the area of Gorontalo Village, Komodo District have inhabited the area since the 1990s.
They have made various legal efforts to legally inhabit at least 150 hectares of the Bowosie Forest in the southern part through a scheme to free forest areas into settlements and agricultural land.
Their step was answered by the government through the Decree of the West Manggarai Forest Boundary No. 357 of 2016, but only about 38 hectares were granted, which was designated as an area for Other Use Areas [APL].
While the residents were only given 38 hectares, the other part of the forest that they requested to become their rights is now part of the area handed over by the government to BPO-LBF through Presidential Decree 32 of 2018.
The Head of Operations Section [Head of OPS] West Manggarai Police, AKP Robertus M. Bolle stated that his presence at the eviction site was only to provide security at the order of the Chief of Police and the request of the Implementing Agency for the Labuan Bajo Flores Authority [BPOLBF].
"We carry out security duties with a letter of assignment from the police chief. The basis for that is an application from the Flores Labuan Bajo Authority Implementing Agency [BPOLBF] for security related to the opening of roads on government land. So that's the basis," he said.
"So, we are here to carry out security. Only security. Both from the workers and from the community itself," he added.
Regarding the arrest of the residents of Paulinus, he emphasized that this step was taken to prevent a bigger problem from being avoided.
"Persuasion has been done, communication has been good, we have to be a little strict with this activity. There is no pushing. But there is one of our brothers who gave his life in the excavator. We secure him so he doesn't get hurt. We move him from the location that threatens his life. , said Robert.
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- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention
- Rights Concerned
- Land rights, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to liberty and security, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Community-based HRD, Land rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- May 20, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Apr 11, 2022
- Event Description
The Central Coordinator of the Student Executive Board or BEM SI, Kaharuddin, said that his house in Riau was visited by unknown people after the April 11, 2022 demonstration in front of the Indonesian Parliament Building, Central Jakarta. The unknown person came to his house when Kaharuddin was in Jakarta.
"On the evening of April 11, a neighbor saw (an unknown person). He asked for his home address and wanted to tell his parents that there was no news of Kahar in Jakarta. It seems he wants to panic the parents," said Kaharudin when contacted by Tempo, Wednesday. , April 13, 2022.
In last Monday's action, Kaharuddin was the most vocal student delivering oration in front of the DPR RI Building. The Riau University student who was also a student representative met with three Deputy Chairmen of the Indonesian House of Representatives, namely Sufmi Dasco, Rahmat Gobel, and Lodewijk F Paulus, and the National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo.
Kaharudin explained that threats also came to him ahead of the April 11 action. He admitted that he received a call from an unknown number threatening to harm Kahar before the April 11 demonstrations began.
Kaharuddin said that threats like this have often happened every time BEM SI will hold a national action. However, this is the first time that the perpetrators have carried out a mode of action by making parents worried.
This effort to stamp out this action also happened to other members of BEM SI. Kaharuddin said that several campuses in the area even summoned the BEM the day before the action started. Several other students also admitted to being terrorized before the action started.
Kaharuddin said that his Instagram social media had also been hacked since 7 April 2022 until now. After being hijacked, his social media spread information on the cancellation of the April 11, 2022 action. "Yesterday I reported it to Safenet (about the hacking)," said Kaharuddin.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Intimidation and Threats, Online Attack and Harassment, Surveillance
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Internet freedom, Freedom of expression Offline, Online, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to privacy
- HRD
- Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Unknown
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Unknown
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- May 20, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Mar 11, 2022
- Event Description
As many as 90 Papuan students were detained by the police following riots against the formation of a new autonomous region (DOB) or the expansion of Papua in front of the Ministry of Home Affairs office, Central Jakarta, Friday (11/3). As of 21.30 WIB, 89 of them have been sent home.
"A total of 89 have been repatriated, but one has not been repatriated because it is related to the beating of an Intel Head," said Head of Public Relations of the Polda Metro Jaya Kombes E Zulpan when contacted, Friday (11/3).
Previously, Papuan students held a demonstration against the new autonomous regions (DOB) in front of the Ministry of Home Affairs Office, Jakarta. The action turned violent and resulted in 4 police personnel being injured. Eight protesters were also reported to have experienced the same thing.
Dozens of students were then secured and collected at the Metro Jaya Police Headquarters for data collection.
Zulpan said that his party was still conducting an investigation related to the beating of the Intel Head of the Central Jakarta Metro Police AKBP Ferikson Tampubolon. Strict action will be taken against the perpetrators.
"The police will enforce the law against acts of violence committed against officers on duty," he said.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to liberty and security, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Minority rights defender, Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Apr 14, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Mar 21, 2022
- Event Description
Often highlighting the alleged illegal mining of PT. Rajawali and CS8 along with the alleged involvement of police officers, activists in Southeast Sulawesi were terrorized by unknown people (OTK)
It is known that the company is not registered with MODI ESDM and does not have an IPPKH, in fact the Southeast Sulawesi Forestry Service Signpost has been installed which explains that the area is included in a forest area and the KLHK Gakum Sign and Tipidter Police Headquarters regarding the prohibition of activities in the area.
One of the activists who is the Chairman of the Mining Circle Network (JLP) Wawan Soneangkano who often highlights companies operating in the Marombo Block, Lasolo District, North Konawe Regency several times has received terror from the autocrats.
"We suspect the company and its backers are uncomfortable with our spotlight, so some people who are suspected to be company people terrorize over the phone," he said.
Wawan also explained that the terror had worsened after he previously filed a complaint regarding the alleged involvement of SGT police officers in the Southeast Sulawesi Regional Police.
"On March 21, 2022, at 18:32 to be exact, I got a call from one of the people claiming to be part of the company that I complained to at the Southeast Sulawesi Regional Police as well as a member of the police who I complained about in a conspiracy alleged to be illegal mining, namely CPT as the main director and SGT Police Officer. During the conversation, the person claiming to be from the company used language to warn me to be careful, and said that I should stop investigating the alleged Illegal Mining of PT. CS8 which does not have that IUP. If not I will report back. Even the person who claimed to be from the company said he would meet me at the Southeast Sulawesi Regional Police so that I could no longer go home or go straight to prison. After that the phone died. After the phone died, I tried to search for the number through the application. And after that, I also found out that the person who had just finished calling me was named Pak Dydit,” he explained.
He also regrets his complaint regarding the alleged illegal mining of PT. Rajawali and CS8, which have entered their third month, have not made any progress, and for this reason, they will complain to the Criminal Investigation Unit at the National Police Headquarters.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Intimidation and Threats
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment
- HRD
- Environmental rights defender
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Suspected non-state
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Apr 14, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Mar 9, 2022
- Event Description
The terror acts still haunt the residents of RW 11 Tamansari Village, Bandung City who reject the row house construction project (rudet).
Residents are haunted by acts of terror by unknown people who destroy their homes.
A resident or anti-eviction activist from the Tamansari Bersatu Forum, Eva Eryani Efendi reported that the destruction by unknown persons was most recently discovered on 19 and 23 March 2022. A fish pond and windows of his house were broken.
However, no valuables were lost, Eva also suspected that the perpetrator did not intend to steal but sent a threatening signal.
Eva used to open a confectionery business at home, since the eviction of Tamansari in 2019 she lost her livelihood and is now a daily laborer at a sewing house in Bandung. The destruction usually happens when Eva is out of the house for work.
"We found that our house, our fighting post was damaged by unknown people. The atmosphere of the dwelling became chaotic," he said recently.
To Suara.com, Eva showed the broken window. Now it's been patched again. There was also a fish pond barrier that was also damaged, the water was dry and the fish disappeared. In fact, it is one of the residents' self-help food sources.
Similar damage had occurred on February 11, 2021. The vegetable garden managed by the residents was ransacked by a group of people.
At that time, there were also attacks and intimidation not only against residents but also legal assistants and a journalist. Some of them were injured and taken to the hospital.
The incident has been reported to the Bandung Police. However, according to Eva, a year has passed and the handling of the case has not progressed.
For this experience, Eva is pessimistic and disappointed. The reason is that this time the residents chose not to report the recent incident.
"If you report to the police a case that has not continued at that time, no one has been declared the perpetrator, so for this case I will not report to the police because it is useless to report to the police, where there has been no progress in the past," said Eva.
In addition to criticism of the police's performance, Eva said, the choice not to report is also a symbol of criticism of the treatment of Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, the Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment, who reported human rights activists Haris Azhar and Fatia to the police.
It is known that Haris Azhar is the director of Lokataru and Fatia Maulidiyanti is the coordinator of KontraS. They have been named as suspects based on Luhut's report.
The report that was sent to the two of them originated from the video content of Haris and Fatia on YouTube. There, they alluded to the allegation that Luhut was involved in the mining business in Papua.
Eva could not stand to speak up for Luhut's actions, which she said were a form of criminalization or repression against civilians, especially human rights defenders, including those who often fight for land rights.
"This country with a government that is now so brave (oppresses) to its people, to its citizens they use power," he said.
Eva believes that what Haris and Fatia convey is data from a research result. Luhut should have responded with research or scientific data, not a report to the police. According to Eva, Luhut is childish.
As a satire, Eva gave diapers and pacifiers to the minister, who is often called Lord Luhut.
"I'm really angry. I want to give him a diaper with a pacifier, right. Yes, it's because it's childish," he said. "Even if I have to be in front of Luhut, I'll say it like that, okay, if you say the ITE Law is geus weh wanina ka me, I'm sorry that you've been arrested, ambeh loba deui my suffering. )," said Eva. More about this source text Source text required for additional translation information Send feedback Side panels
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Woman
- Violation
- Intimidation and Threats
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to property
- HRD
- Land rights defender, WHRD
- Perpetrator-State
- Unknown
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Unknown
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Apr 14, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Mar 9, 2022
- Event Description
On Wednesday, March 9, 2022, the Pasangkayu Police, West Sulawesi arrested five farmers who were involved in the struggle of the Kaili Tado indigenous people in Kabuyu Hamlet, Mertasari Village, Pasangkayu Regency, West Sulawesi. The five farmers were previously reported by the PT Mamuang truck driver, Andi Alamsyah, in the case of alleged criminal acts of threats as referred to in Article 335 Paragraph (1) 1st of the Criminal Code. This arrest was made after the police issued a second summons to five farmers, in which the first police call was not received by the farmers.
The five farmers were intercepted on their way to get legal assistance, after being successfully stopped by the police, they were taken to the Pasangkayu Police Station at 10.00 WITA on the grounds that a BAP (Minutes of Investigation) process would be carried out by the police for the previously reported threatening actions.
The five farmers are Agus (male, 66 years old), Suarka (male, 66 years old), Lodra (male, 58 years old), Halima (female, 55 years old) and Dedi (male, 30 years old). ). After going through a lengthy BAP process, three of the five people who were originally witnesses are now named suspects, namely Dedi, Agus, and Suarka.
Since the entry of PT Mamuang in their area in 1991, the lives of the people in Dusun Kabuyu have undergone significant changes. Initially, the people in Kabuyu Hamlet managed their ancestral land for productive agricultural land. The community grows rice, corn, cocoa, coconut and various other types of crops to support their livelihoods. However, since PT Mamuang came to their area, the community is only allowed to manage a narrow land on the banks of the Pasangkayu river. They lost their management area because it was taken over by PT Mamuang. Since the start of the company's operations, PT Mamuang has planted outside their HGU. This is evidenced by the oil palm plantations planted along the Pasangkayu watershed at a distance of less than 50 meters from the river bank. PT Mamuang was proven to have violated Government Regulation No. 38 of 2011 concerning Rivers, which stipulates that oil palm companies are not allowed to plant within the border line, which is 50 meters from the river bank.
PT Mamuang, a subsidiary of PT Astra Agro Lestari, the second largest palm oil company in Indonesia, has a long list of criminalizations committed against farming communities. According to WALHI records, since 2017 PT Mamuang has criminalized 7 farmers who have lived in the plantation area for a long time, fighting over their housing because it was confiscated by PT Mamuang. In the criminalization effort carried out by PT Mamuang, it was reported that the indigenous Kaili Tado community was struggling to find a place to live amidst the onslaught of palm oil investment by PT Mamuang. Since PT Mamuang entered community territory in 1991, PT Mamuang has planted 100 hectares outside their HGU, which is the customary land of the Kaili Tado community. For nearly 32 years, a total of 107 households (KK) in Kabuyu have lived in the midst of a crisis of limited living space, marginalized by PT Mamuang's palm oil investment. They live and farm on the banks of the Pasangkayu river and become the “living embankment” of PT Mamuang's plantation. The deprivation of the living space of indigenous peoples is the initial pattern of the destruction of investment controls, taking advantage of limited access to information and poor conditions closing civil rights to recognize citizen entities, which has been the opening for ASTRA Investment to seize community land since 1991.
The community's resistance in Dusun Kabuyu to reclaim their land began in 2003, when the community realized that PT Mamuang had been planting outside their HGU, such as oil palm located along the Pasangkayu watershed less than 50 meters from the riverbank. Since then, the people of Kaili Tado have slowly occupied the oil palm land planted by PT Mamuang and managed the land around their area. Resistance was also conveyed by taking action against companies and local governments to demand the return of their land. In 2006, the company then mobilized a number of police and company thugs (centeng) to oppress and intimidate the public into silencing their three-year resistance.
In early January 2022, the Indonesian government issued Decree No. SK.01/MENLHK/SETJEN/KUM.1/1/2022 concerning Revocation of Forest Area Concession Permits, although PT Mamuang's concession is not included in the list of companies whose forest permits were revoked despite problems, the indigenous people of Kaili Tado consider this moment to reclaim their land . After the issuance of the decree, they returned to occupy another area previously planted by PT Mamuang which is believed to be customary land and is outside the HGU area of PT Mamuang. After two months of occupation, on February 27, 2022 PT Mamuang, with complete escort from the Pasangkayu Police, isolating Kabuyu Village by cutting off a number of road access for the Kaili Tado community by making a ditch to close the road. They also intimidated the Kaili Tado indigenous community by mobilizing a number of thugs.
It is important to note that the rampant criminalization carried out by palm oil companies does not only occur in Kabuyu or is carried out by PT Mamuang. Conflicts that often occur and are unavoidable in the circle of oil palm plantations do not escape the government's fault in ensuring all requirements are met. For example, in the process of issuing oil palm plantation permits, each company is required to fulfill a number of requirements such as IUP, INLOK (Location Permit), Land Acquisition, and HGU (Hak Guna Usaha). However, in each stage of the licensing process there are requirements that are not completed at each stage of the licensing process, causing problems in the next licensing process. This is also due to the weak principle of FPIC (Free Prior Informed Consent) free, free consent given by communities affected by oil palm companies.
Responding to frequent criminalization by PT Mamuang, Khairul Syahputra, Head of the Campaign and Advocacy Department of WALHI Central Sulawesi stated, “Almost half a century ASTRA Group in Central Sulawesi and West Sulawesi has been doing oil palm plantation business by robbing people of their livelihood space, and causing structural poverty for the people. community in the circle of investment. The massive land conflict between the community and ASTRA today is an accumulation of business impacts that started with land grabbing. Criminalization and intimidation are used as weapons by ASTRA to quell the resistance of the people who today demand the return of their rights." Obviously.
“WALHI urges ASTRA to return community lands that have been confiscated and stop all attempts to criminalize and intimidate residents. WALHI also urges the government to undertake reconstruction and re-audit all acquisitions of ASTRA land permits in Central Sulawesi and West Sulawesi.” added Khairul.
- Impact of Event
- 5
- Gender of HRD
- Man, Woman
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Land rights, Right to liberty and security
- HRD
- Indigenous peoples' rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Corporation Agricultural business
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Apr 14, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Mar 31, 2022
- Event Description
Oktovianus Tabuni from the Gratia Legal Aid Post in Nabire said the police had forcibly dispersed a mass demonstration against the planned expansion of Papua Province and Papua Special Autonomy at Karang Tumaritis Market, Nabire, Thursday (31/3/2022). However, some of the participants in the same demonstration managed to deliver a statement of their position at the Office of the Regional People's Legislative Assembly or DPRD Nabire. The demonstration in Nabire followed the call for the Papuan People's Petition (PRP), a petition that garnered support from the Papuan people to reject Papua's Special Autonomy Volume 2, and to demand the right of self-determination for the Papuan people. PRP is supported by 116 grassroots movement organizations, youth, students, communities/paguyuban. There are at least 718,179 Papuan people who have expressed their support for the Papuan People's Petition. Since last week, the Papuan People's Petition has called for simultaneous demonstrations to reject Papua's Special Autonomy, the plan for the expansion of Papua, and to demand the right to self-determination. The PRP's appeal called for a demonstration to be held on April 1, 2022, but the demonstration in Nabire took place earlier on Thursday. The participants of the demonstration gathered in a number of locations since 09.00 WP. Oktovianus Tabuni said that since Thursday morning, residents who will take part in the action have gathered in four different locations. The four locations are Pasar Karang Tumaritis Nabire, in front of the Satya Wiyata Mandala (Uswin) Nabire University campus, in front of the Jepara II Wadio Hotel, and the SP1 Nabire intersection. “The crowd that gathered at Wadio, in front of the Jepara II Hotel and at the Uswim campus, disbanded, because there were so few people who joined there. They then joined the crowd that had gathered at the Nabire DPRD office, which was located in Kali Bobo. Meanwhile, there were many who gathered at the SP1 intersection, and had a chance to have a dialogue with the police because they asked the Nabire DPRD members to be presented to accept the aspirations of the Papuan People's Petition, "said Tabuni. Demonstrations also took place at the Karang Tumaritis Market. According to Tabuni, members of the Nabire DPRD, Sambena Inggeruhi and Cahaya Tambroni, had time to meet the protesters at the Karang Tumaritis Market. “Members of the Nabire DPRD, Sambena Inggeruhi and Cahaya Tambroni, were present at the Karang Market to receive their aspirations. However, the coordinator of the action [at Karang Tumaritis Market] rejected the DPRD members, because the masses asked to march as well as read their aspirations directly at the Nabire DPRD office,” said Tabuni. However, the police refused the request, and forbade the masses at Karang Tumaritis Market to march to the Nabire DPRD office. “When the crowd was about to walk, there was chaos after the police tried to arrest the coordinator of the action and kick the demonstrators. There was a commotion and chaos at the Karang Tumarits Nabire Market,” said Tabuni. Tabuni said police then fired tear gas and warning shots. Tabuni said he received information that three to five people were arrested by the police, including the coordinator of the action at the Karang Tumaritis Market, and were being interrogated at the Nabire Police Headquarters. Although the demonstrators at Karang Tumaritis Market were dispersed by the police, Tabuni said the demonstration of the Papuan People's Petition at the Nabire DPRD Office was peaceful. "The protesters at the Nabire DPRD office have read their statement," said Tabuni. Limiting the rights of Tabuni residents to criticize the police for preventing Nabire residents from joining the Papuan People's Petition demonstration. He reminded that the freedom to express opinions in public is the right of every citizen guaranteed by the 1945 Constitution. “The police also fired shots, that was a bad treatment. It should be the mass police who want to join the masses in the Nabire DPRD, in trucks so they don't get into chaos," said Tabuni. Separately, the Director of the Papuan Legal Aid Institute, Emanuel Gobay, stated that the demonstration of the Papuan People's Petition in Karang Tumaritis Nabire became chaotic because the police tried to arrest one of the coordinators of the action. He asked the Nabire Police Chief to take action against the police who came to the crowd and tried to arrest the coordinator of the action, because this action made the crowd angry and caused chaos. "[There was a policeman who] pulled one of the participants in the action. And [there was] a police officer who kicked the protester and beat him," said Gobay. General. The action of the police kicking and hitting demonstrators also fulfills the criminal element of beating as stipulated in Article 170 of the Criminal Code.
The demonstration by the Nabire Student and Papuan People's Solidarity (SMRP) was forcibly dispersed by the police, Thursday [31/3/2022] The video footage showing the repressive actions of the security forces has gone viral on social media. In the video, the action of Papuan students and people in Nabire withdraws the Special Autonomy and rejects the DOB. The gathering point for the coral market is disbanded with gunfire and tear gas. It was seen that 2 people were arrested by armed violence apparatus, while the protesters took shelter in the market and in the market aisles. Police in full force while firing shots conducted a search inside the Karang market. Disbanded due to pandemic reasons According to the information compiled by Kabar Mapegaa, the demonstration by hundreds of Solidatitas students and the Papuan people was initially peaceful. Not long after, the police asked the students and the Papuan people who were holding the demonstration in Karang Tumaritis to immediately disperse. The reason is that the crowd action carried out is considered to have the potential to cause the transmission of Covid-19. However, the warnings of disbandment by the police were not heeded by the mass action of students and the Papuan people. The actions of the Papuan students and people who were still holding out at the location were finally forced to disperse with firearms and tear gas during the forced dispersal. The mass action of the Papuan Students and People who tried to survive was finally carried out by repressive actions by the police. Two people from the mass protest were reportedly arrested by armed violence officers Police do an evaluation After the video showing the police's repressive actions against Papuan students and people went viral on social media, Nabire Police Chief AKBP I Ketut Suarnaya, S.I.K., S.H, spoke up. Suarnaya admitted that he regretted the repressive actions taken by his members. Moreover, previously the members had been ordered to act humanely in carrying out security. Therefore, his party will conduct an internal evaluation and are ready to take firm action against the guilty members. "There are still unscrupulous people's behavior, of course we will take firm action," said Suarnya.
- Impact of Event
- 4
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to liberty and security, Right to Protest, Right to self-determination
- HRD
- Minority rights defender, Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Apr 14, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Mar 11, 2022
- Event Description
Hari ke empat aksi unjuk rasa (demo) buruh PT Wahana Graha Makmur (WGM) di Kantor Unit Pelaksana Tekhnis (UPT) Pengawasan Wilayah III Dinas Tenaga Kerja (Disnaker) Sumatera Utara di Jalan Adam Malik, Kota Siantar, dibubarkan aparat kepolisian secara paksa, Jumat (11/03/2022).
Aksi pembubaran paksa oleh aparat Polres Siantar dibantu personil Sat Pol PP Pemko Siantar dan TNI tersebut, sebabkan sejumlah bayi dan anak dibawah umur menjadi korban.
Meski tidak ada terpantau bayi dan anak dibawah umur dari Kabupaten Dairi tersebut alami kekerasan secara fisik, namun mental anak-anak tersebut dikhawatirkan terganggu.
Sebab, sejumlah bayi dan anak dibawa umur tersebut harus menyaksikan kekerasan, berupa pembubaran secara paksa. Dimana, beberapa pengunjukrasa ditarik, digotong dan diseret.
Serta, para anak tak berdosa itu, juga dipaksa untuk menyaksikan pengunjuk rasa (juga orang tua mereka) melakukan upaya perlawanan. Baik dengan suara, maupun rontahan.
Suara tangisan bayi dan anak terdengar lirih, diantara teriakan marah dan suara tangisan pengunjuk rasa, maupun suara tegas berupa perintah dari sejumlah oknum perwira polisi kepada anggotanya.
Bahkan, disaat aksi tarik-menarik antara aparat dengan pengunjukrasa berlangsung, seorang anak berusia sekira 2 tahun, nyaris terinjak.
Aparat Polres Siantar bersama Sat Pol PP dan TNI membubarkan aksi warga Dairi di Kota Siantar, agar pengunjuk rasa dapat dipulangkan ke Dairi. Sehingga tidak lagi melanjutkan aksi menginap di Kantor UPT Pengawasan Wilayah III Disnaker Sumatera Utara.
Sebelum dibubarkan, secara bergantian Kabag Ops Polres Siantar Kompol Lamin, perwakilan UPT Pengawasan Wilayah III Disnker Sumut Ardiles Silitonga, Ketua Lembaga Perlindungan Anak Siantar Simalungun Ida Halanita Damanik, dan perwakilan Disnaker Dairi memberikan pemahaman dan informasi kepada pendemo.
Saat itu, Ardiles Silitonga menyampaikan penolakan PT WGM untuk menjalankan penetapan dari Kepala UPT Pengawasan Wilayah III Disnaker Sumut Bangun Hutagalung, dengan sejumlah alasan.
Penetapan itu sendiri, ungkap Ardiles, sudah dua kali dilakukan UPT Pengawasan Wilayah III Disnaker Sumut. Penetapan kedua, tenggang waktunya akan berakhir pada 21 Maret 2022.
Sebut Ardiles, bila penetapan tidak dilaksanakan PT WGM, maka sengketa buruh dan pengusaha PT WGM akan dibawa ke ranah hukum, dengan meminta Penyidik PNS (PPNS) Disnaker Sumut untuk menggelar penyidikan.
Sementara itu Kapolres Kota Siantar AKBP Sutan Boy Binanga Siregar mengatakan, aksi unjuk rasa buruh PT WGM di Siantar dilakukan tanpa pemberitahuan ke Polres Siantar dan kepada Satgas Penanganan Covid-19 Kota Siantar.
Tindakan kepolisian terhadap pengunjukrasa, menurut Boy Sutan Binanga sudah dipertimbangkan, dan telah sesuai dengan ketentuan peraturan.
“Yang kami lakukan sudah kita pertimbangkan, sesuaikan dengan aturan. Ya, bahwa mereka datang ke Pematangsiantar ini pun, tidak ada melakukan ataupun melaporkan kepada kepolisian maupun Satgas Covid untuk datang kesini melakukan demo atau pun menginap,” ucap Boy Sutan Binanga.
Sehingga, lanjut Boy Sutan Binanga, polisi pun melakukan upaya memulangkan pengunjukrasa ke Dairi. Hal itu mengingat, Kota Siantar saat ini sedang diterapkan PPKM Level 3.
“Kami melakukan upaya-upaya sesuai dengan prosedur. Bahwa saudar-saudara kita ini tidak mempunyai izin. Dan untuk Kota Pematangsiantar sendiri, itu sedang diberlakukan PPKM Level 3. Sehingga kita berupaya dengan SOP, tentunya dengan SOP, supaya mereka bisa kita kembalikan ke Dairi,” ujar Boy Sutan Binanga. (*)
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Labour rights, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Labour rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Apr 14, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Apr 11, 2022
- Event Description
Rumors that Indonesia might postpone the scheduled 2024 presidential elections caused thousands of students around the country to march in protest on Monday.
The students say postponing the vote would allow President Joko Widodo, or Jokowi as he goes by, to remain in office beyond a two-term limit. Widodo has denied the rumors.
"This needs to be explained so that there are no rumors circulating among people that the government is trying to postpone the election, or speculation about the extension of the president's tenure or a related third term," Widodo said at a Cabinet meeting on election preparations.
In front of the parliament building in Jakarta, police used tear gas and water cannons to try to end the protests. Most left after some politicians met with them and vowed to protect the constitution.
However, some politicians reportedly support an extension for Widodo, saying he needs more time to fix the country’s economy, which has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.
"We demand that the lawmakers do not betray the country's constitution by amending it," Kaharuddin, a protest coordinator, said. "We want them to listen to people's aspirations."
Another protester, Muhammad Lutfi, blamed the country’s elites for trying to delay the elections.
A two-term limit for the president was established in 1999 as the first amendment to the country’s constitution. That came one year after pro-democracy protests caused dictator Suharto to step down after leading the country for decades.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Apr 13, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Mar 18, 2022
- Event Description
Human rights groups the Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA), the Commission for the Disappeared and Victims of Violence (KontraS), and 23 organisations condemn the judicial harassment of human rights defenders Haris Azhar and Fatia Maulidiyanti.
‘We call on the police to put an end to the judicial harassment of Fatia and Haris for sharing the research conducted by civil society. The Indonesian government must fulfill its human rights obligations under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) and its Constitution that safeguards freedom of expression and opinion,’ FORUM-ASIA said.
On 18 March, Fatia and Haris were named suspects in an alleged defamation case filed by Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, the Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment, after they revealed the Minister’s controversial involvement in business operations in the gold mining sector in Papua Province’s Intan Jaya Regency[1]. The following day, Fatia and Haris were summoned by the police for questioning.
Luhut filed a criminal and civil lawsuit for IDR 100 billion (USD 7 million) against the human rights activists last year, which stemmed from an investigative report Haris posted on YouTube, mentioning Luhut. The Minister cited the Electronic Information and Transaction Law, an ambiguous law that criminalises free speech in the country.
The report divulged that Luhut was affiliated with PT Madinah Qurrata’ain, a mining company, which holds the Derewo River Gold Project in Intan Jaya Regency. Luhut is a shareholder of PT Toba Sejahtera, whose subsidiary PT Tobacom Del Mandiri or PT Tambang Raya Sejahtra is said to have acquired a 30 per cent stake in PT Madinah Qurrata’ain[2]. Intan Jaya Regency is a conflict-ridden area in Papu. Frequent clashes between the Indonesian security forces and armed groups in the area have resulted in the deaths of innocent civilians and displaced thousands of residents.
Given this alarming development, it is likely that an arrest warrant could be issued against Fatia and Haris at any time. This is not the first time Fatia and Haris were targeted by state forces over charges filed by Luhut. Early this year, police officers arrived to fetch Fatia and Haris at their respective houses for interrogation[3]. FORUM-ASIA and many organisations denounced Luhut’s judicial harassment of Fatia and Haris, which clearly aimed to silence the activists.
The plight of Fatia and Haris highlights the country’s trend of repressing human rights defenders for holding public servants accountable within Indonesian President Joko Widodo’s government. Last August, Presidential Office Chief of Staff Moeldoko filed a defamation complaint against two activists of the Indonesian Corruption Watch for exposing Moeldoko’s involvement in racketeering the government’s Ivermectin rollout and rice export program.[4]
‘We urge the Indonesian government to immediately drop the charges against Fatia, Haris, and other activists and cease any efforts by public officials to criminalise the fair criticisms of human rights defenders and civil society organisations. Cases like these further erode the country’s civic space landscape and deteriorate the country’s compliance with international human rights standards. Despite these threats, we will continue to monitor the performance of public officials and call them out for their wrongdoings,’ said the groups.
- Impact of Event
- 2
- Gender of HRD
- Man, Woman
- Violation
- Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of expression Online
- HRD
- NGO staff, WHRD
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Related Events
- Indonesia: NGO staff issued legal warning for reporting army involvement in gold mining business
- Date added
- Mar 31, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Feb 2, 2022
- Event Description
The firm stance of the Pekanbaru Police Chief Kombes Pol Dr Pria Budi, S.I.K, M.H was awaited by the people of Riau in particular and the people of Indonesia in general.
Why not, it is important that the Police Chief's firm stance is immediately taken for the sake of upholding the rule of law in following up the alleged criminalization of journalist Rudi Yanto and activist Larshen Yunus which was allegedly carried out by his subordinates, Head of Criminal Investigation Unit of Pekanbaru Police Commissioner Andrie Setiawan, SH, SIK, and three investigators of Pekanbaru Police Ipda Petrus Situmorang, SH, Iptu Holder Situmorang, SH and Brigadier Novriadi, SH.
The Pekanbaru Police Chief stated that he had received reports of alleged criminalization of activists and journalists reported by activist Larshen Yunus and Wartakontras.com journalist Rudi Yanto who reported the Head of Criminal Investigation Unit for Pekanbaru Police Commissioner Andrie Setiawan, SH, SIK, and three Pekanbaru Police investigators Ipda Petrus Situmorang, SH, Iptu Holder Situmorang, SH and Brigadier Novriadi, SH.
"We are following up, checking the truth of the report," said Pol Kombes Dr Pria Budi, S.I.K, M.H to wartakontras.com, Friday (11/2/2022) when confirmed via WhatsApp (WA) message.
Moreover, the criminalization of activist Larshen Yunus and journalist Rudi Yanto was carried out when two well-known youths were active in voicing the interests of many people in carrying out their duties as Agents of Change and Agents of Control.
Instead, they are protected and even criminalized when they are in the public space of the Riau DPRD People's Building.
If, the illegal practice of criminalization is continued and continues to be carried out, it will certainly tarnish the image of the Pekanbaru Police Chief who always maintains the good name of the Police Institution.
A multi-generational activist Larshen Yunus is an Anti-Corruption Activist and Activist who is well-known for caring for the poor and defending the oppressed.
Larshen Yunus, a well-known activist from Riau, is an Alumni of the Vocational School of Gadjah Mada University (UGM) and an Alumni of Sospol Unri. Larshen Yunus is also the Chairman of the GAMARI Central Presidium (PP) for five terms and the Head of the Satya Wicaksana Law Office.
Journalist Rudi Yanto is a journalist and editor-in-chief of Wartakontras.com who has been a journalist for 12 years working in the press sector, which is the fourth pillar of democracy. Rudi, who is a former Riau Haluan Daily Journalist, has a Journalist Competency Test Certificate (UKW) from the Press Council.
Not only that, Rudi even has a Digital Media Reporter Certificate from the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology of the Republic of Indonesia. Then, Rudi Yanto joined the Association of Indonesian Journalists (PWI), which is the oldest journalist organization in Indonesia. Along with the euphoria and excitement of the commemoration of the National Press Day (HPN) which falls on February 9, 2022 in Kendari, South Sulawesi, journalists in Riau have been criminalized.
The alleged criminalization of journalists and activists in Riau originated from the Riau Provincial DPRD's State Civil Apparatus (ASN) on behalf of Ferry Sasfriadi with a report of Entrance without Permit and Vandalism in the Honorary Board of the Riau DPRD. This report must be proven in the name of the law, especially since this report is clearly slanderous against journalists and activists. It is clearly suspected that it was engineered by the Pekanbaru Police investigators, allegedly on the orders of the Riau DPRD Secretariat Official and Riau DPRD Members in an effort to criminalize activists and journalists.
“The reporter must be able to prove, who saw the destruction? with what tool did he do it? for what purpose do they do this? these are activists and journalists of Agents of Change and Agents of Control who voice the interests of the community at large," said Dr Yudi Krismen as the Legal Counsel for the Reported Party who is the Doctor of Criminal Law, the Padjadjaran University Alumni.
Journalist Rudi Yanto, one of the reported parties, stated that the evidence of the report against him was slander because there was no evidence and witnesses, let alone CCTV evidence of vandalism, such as the article alleged.
Then, the evidence of this report is slander, namely who the reporter to the Pekanbaru Police has different information between the Riau DPRD internal party, especially the Pekanbaru Police Investigator.
“The Pekanbaru Police investigator who examined me, Ipda Petrus Situmorang, S.H, stated that the reporter was a BK staff. In fact, we already have permission from the Riau DPRD BK Expert Staff," explained Rudi.
However, this Unri Faperika Alumni continued, in the news in online media that attached a photo of the evidence of the report, it explained that the complainant was an ASN. In a different way, the Head of Public Relations of the Riau DPRD, Raja Faisal, said in the press conference that the reporter was the security section of the Riau DPRD. The security section of the Riau DPRD is security and the Riau DPRD security is not ASN.
"From here, it's clear that it's not true, for just who the reporter is, their information is different from one another. I strongly suspect that the five witnesses are false witnesses," said Rudi, who already has a Journalist Competency Test Certification from the Press Council.
According to the report at the Riau DPRD People's Building, investigator Ipda Petrus Situmorang, SH said that his party had examined five witnesses before asking for their statements.
"We asked the five witnesses, what are they trying to do?, even though we were both in the room, the CCTV footage of the Riau DPRD BK room was leaked to journalists, in the video it was clear that we did not do any damage at all. In fact, I was doing my reporting duty which was protected by the Press Law, but instead I was criminalized like this,” said Rudi.
In the process of his investigation regarding the invitation for an ordinary request for clarification on February 2, 2022, Rudi was questioned by Pekanbaru Police Investigator Ipda Petrus Situmorang, SH, who was not at all humanistic and seemed to take sides with the reporter who did not uphold the principle of presumption of innocence. abusively while smoking and intimidating him into making a confession according to the allegations. So, much of what the investigator wrote often did not match the results of my answer.
“Because of the inhumane behavior of the investigators, using abusive language while smoking cigarettes in examining me, examining me like I am a criminal and totally inconsistent with POLRI'S PRECISION. So, we have reported the investigators to the Head of the Propam Riau Police, the Pekanbaru Police Chief and the Pekanbaru Propam Headquarters. We have sent a copy to the Head of the Criminal Investigation Investigation Bureau of the Police, and Commission III of the DPR RI and other related parties," said Rudi, who is a member of the Riau PWI.
In fact, the evidence of this case was engineered and forced, ready for us to be examined on Wednesday (2/2/2022) and immediately went up for investigation. Thursday (3/3/2022). The process for the title of the case is questionable because it has not been notified at all to the reported party and his legal counsel. Then, a notification letter for the start of the investigation was sent to the Pekanbaru Kejari with a letter dated February 9, 2022, which was signed by Andrie Setiawan, SH, S.I.K as Head of Criminal Investigation Unit of the Pekanbaru Police.
"That in this case the Pekanbaru Police must prioritize Restorative Justice first, as mandated by the Indonesian National Police Regulation Number 8 of 2021. And that has not been done at all," said Dr Yudi Krismen.
It is clear that the illegal practice of criminalizing journalists and activists is a legal process that was engineered and forced by the Pekanbaru Police, allegedly at the instigation of Riau DPRD Officials and Riau DPRD Members.
Because the evidence of the CCTV footage that was leaked by the Riau DPRD to journalists, it is clear that we never did any damage in accordance with the article that was alleged, because we did not do any damage, we carried out our duty to cover coverage that was protected by the Press Law, not protected but I was instead criminalized.
“In fact, my report at the Riau Police seems to have been frozen. The secretary of the Riau DPRD until now has not been investigated at all as the reported party. The Secretariat should have been examined two weeks ago, said the investigator, I as the Reporting Party will be notified if the reported party is summoned. However, in fact, until now there has been no follow-up information, this clearly proves that the law is sharp downwards and blunts upwards," explained Rudi.
"I have written to the Riau Police Chief and the Indonesian President Joko Widodo asking that the rule of law be enforced, there should be no difference like what I am experiencing right now, the law is sharp downwards and blunt upwards which clearly contradicts POLRI PRECISION. Stop criminalizing journalists and activists. However, until now there has been no response from the Riau Police Chief at all,” said Rudi.
He continued, the issue of discrimination and criminalization of journalists and activists. Journalist Rudi Yanto and activist Larshen Yunus wrote to the Riau Police Chief and President Jokowi.
“We hope that the rule of law will be enforced and stop the criminalization of journalists and activists. Don't, because what I reported to the Riau DPRD Secretary, Muflihun, was privileged to him, as is happening now," said Rudi.
Moreover, before being reported, journalist Rudi Yanto was expelled from the Riau DPRD Building on Thursday (12/23/2021) and was accused by the Secretary of the Council (Sekwan) of the Riau DPRD, Muflihun of damaging, tearing apart and accused of stealing by stating that there were items missing in the office of the Board of Directors. The honor (BK) of the Riau DPRD when journalist Rudi Yanto carried out coverage on December 15, 2021 with Activist Larshen Yunus who was the resource person, Senior Researcher of Formappi Riau reporting rogue members of DPRD Riau lazy to work.
In his accusation, Sekwan stated that all of this was recorded on CCTV and journalist Rudi Yanto had been reported on behalf of the Riau DPRD institution to the Police. However, in fact the journalist Rudi Yanto and the activist Larshen Yunus were only reported on December 29, 2021.
- Impact of Event
- 2
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of expression Offline
- HRD
- Community-based HRD, Media Worker
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Mar 10, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Feb 14, 2022
- Event Description
The general chairman of the Indonesian Citizen Journalists Association (PPWI), Wilson Lalengke, S.Pd, M.Sc, MA is very concerned and regrets the behavior of unscrupulous police officers at various police stations in this country. One of them is the Kasatreskrim Polres Merangin, Jambi, with the initials IDS with the rank of Adjunct Commissioner of Police (AKP).
“There are strong indications that the police are using their authority arbitrarily. He is currently detaining journalists from Global Investigation News (GIN) on behalf of Ahmad Taufik and Sumiran for reports of alleged criminal acts that lack evidence," said the national press figure when he received a report from the Chief Editor of GIN regarding the detention of his journalist, Monday. February 14, 2022.
When asked about the reason for the detention which seemed forced on the two journalists, Lalengke said that there were strong indications that the detention was related to the news. As a result of the news in the GIN media, payments to unscrupulous officials, both at the Merangin Police and other local authorities from illegal mining entrepreneurs, stopped.
"I strongly suspect that this is related to the news in the Global Investigation News media about illegal mining activities in the Merangin area which are indicated to be backed up by elements at the Resort Police, Kodim, and other local authorities. As a result of the news, regular deposits from unlicensed mining entrepreneurs (PETI) have stalled or have stopped. Now, when there are residents who make LPs for these journalists, the opportunity is not wasted by these elements to silence journalists Ahmad Taufik and Sumiran by detaining the case of loose change that is not supported by strong evidence, "explained the PPRA-48 alumnus of Lemhannas RI in 2012 to hundreds of media affiliated to PPWI while sending a link to the news on the illegal mining case [1].
This arbitrary action by police officers, Lalengke asserted, is not only a violation of the Police Professional Code of Ethics (KEPP) but is also a criminal matter. "Yes, it's very clear, detaining people without being supported by strong evidence for alleged criminal acts as a violation, not only a violation of KEPP but can also enter the realm of crime, even violating human rights," said the PPWI Ketum who is known to be keen on defending these oppressed citizens.
For this reason, Lalengke hopes that the National Police Leaders at the central level evaluate the performance of the Merangin Police as a whole. Likewise, other agencies such as TNI Headquarters are required to carry out monitoring and evaluation (monev) on the performance of their officers in the area.
“I hope that the Jambi Regional Police Chief and the National Police Chief will immediately evaluate the performance of their subordinates at the Merangin Police, including examining the former Chief of Police and the new Chief of Police there. Likewise, the Sriwijaya Military Commander and the TNI Commander, to immediately evaluate the apparatus at the regional Kodim. Information received by the editors shows that Kasdim is involved in PETI activities by providing a dompeng machine that is used by miners to mine illegally," added Lalengke.
It is known that two journalists from the Global Investigation News Bureau of the Merangin Regency have been detained by the Merangin Police on behalf of Ahmad Taufik and Sumiran, since Monday night, February 14, 2022. They were detained on a report from a resident of Merangin, a mother with the initials RH, who accused them of committing criminal offenses as stipulated in the law. in articles 372 and 378 of the Criminal Code, with very weak evidence.
The story begins when RH asked Amrizal, a former GIN journalist, to help seek a suspension of detention for her husband who was arrested because of Article 480 of the Indonesian Criminal Code regarding the collection of stolen goods. Amrizal and RH then entered into a cooperation agreement with operating costs of Rp. 43 million. In the next process, Amrizal invited Ahmad Taufik and Sumiran, fellow journalists at the GIN media, to help him lobby the Merangin Police.
Long story short, the attempt to hold the detention of RH's husband failed even though he was assisted by a lawyer appointed by the Merangin Police investigator. Finally, the legal process against RH's husband went to court and he was sentenced to 1 year in prison.
Due to the failure of Amrizal and his friends, RH asked for the return of all operational funds given to them in the amount of Rp. 43 million [2]. Of course, if they are to be returned, they cannot return the operational funds in full because some of it has been used to pay for their lawyers and operations. Unfortunately, RH persisted in asking for the funds to be returned in full, which because it could not be fulfilled, he went to the police to make an LP on charges of embezzlement and fraud by the reported Amrizal and his friends.
Odd bin miraculous, only Ahmad Taufik and Sumiran were made suspects and are now being detained. Meanwhile, Amrizal as the maker of the agreement with RH and receiving operational funds was not a suspect in this case. Also, the lawyer appointed by the Merangin Police investigator was not prosecuted even though he was involved in the matter.
Based on this anomaly, the public should strongly suspect that this police report from RH was well used as a golden opportunity by individuals at the Merangin Police to avenge their savagery against GIN media friends because these friends often reveal and report on the PETI case which is indicated to be strongly affiliated. with individuals Kasatreskrim Merangin Police. The criminalization process was carried out so that the two journalists could be imprisoned.
When confirmed to the Merangin Police Chief, AKBP Dewa Ngakan Nyoman Arinata, and the former Merangin Police Chief, AKBP Irwan Andy Purnamawan, S.I.K, regarding this case, the two officials did not give any response until this news went up. WhatsApp messages were not answered, voice notes were not responded to, telephones also did not get a response like a good official in serving the people.
Likewise, when the editor contacted the Kasatreskrim AKP Indar Dwi Septian, his two contact numbers were inactive.
- Impact of Event
- 2
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of expression Offline, Right to liberty and security
- HRD
- Media Worker
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Mar 10, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Feb 12, 2022
- Event Description
Translation types Text translation Source text 3,365 / 5,000 Translation results Komnas HAM Commissioner Beka Ulung Hapsara revealed the findings of the field after visiting Wadas Village, Bener District, Purworejo Regency on Saturday (12/2/2022). From the results in the field, his party said that it was true that there was violence perpetrated by the police against local residents. Traumatized residents "What we found was that there was violence perpetrated by the authorities, then residents were still traumatized," he said when contacted on Sunday, February 13. Komnas HAM also asked Ganjar to focus on trauma recovery for Wadas Village residents, especially for women and children. "It's also about security guarantees, no more intimidation, then no threats or coercion," he said. According to Beka, Ganjar accepted these proposals. "He (Ganjar) claimed responsibility for yesterday's incident and will follow up on Komnas HAM's advice," said Beka about the incident in Wadas Village. LBH's social media and activists were hacked. "This pattern of attacks such as hacking often happens to human rights defenders who are critical of public policies. This is not an ordinary crime such as illegal access or hacking, but this is a backlash that can endanger the lives of human rights defenders," said the Executive Director of the Legal Aid Institute. (LBH) Press Ade Wahyudin, quoted from Tempo. The initial hack took place against the Director of LBH Yogyakarta, Yogi Zul Fadhli on Saturday, February 12, 2022. At 15:34, Yogi received an incoming message from WhatsApp that contained his number being registered on a new device along with the WhatsApp code info. Yogi then opened the WhatsApp application and received a notification that his number was no longer registered on WhatsApp. According to WhatsApp, he had registered the number on another phone. Even though he was not registering his phone number on another device. Yogi is trying to take over his WhatsApp again. At 15:44, WhatsApp he was back. On the same day at a different time, the cellphone of a contact person for a press conference of a civil society network in solidarity with the Wadas residents was also hacked. Dean, the name of the owner of the cellphone, cannot open messages on WhatsApp with a locked description. Dean then decided to leave the WhatsApp group which consisted of the civil society network. The hack made it difficult for activists who were in solidarity with Wadas residents to communicate with each other. As a result, some group conversations are disabled. LBH Yogyakarta's Instagram cannot be accessed Previously, LBH Yogyakarta's Instagram account was also inaccessible on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at 23.20 WIB. The account uploaded content about the arrest of Wadas Village residents by the police. Even though it was hacked, now the LBH Yogyakarta Instagram account has recovered. Ade does not want to conclude who is behind the hack, but the public can judge for themselves. "It is difficult to conclude who the perpetrator is. But in fact, there was an attack and it coincided with Wadas' advocacy," he said. LBH Yogyakarta has been accompanying Wadas residents who have refused to mine andesite rocks. Chaos ensued in Wadas Village at the beginning of last week. A number of Wadas residents were arrested because they insisted on refusing to have their land measured and released for andesite mining.
- Impact of Event
- 2
- Gender of HRD
- Man, Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Online Attack and Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Internet freedom, Freedom of expression Online, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to privacy
- HRD
- NGO, NGO staff
- Perpetrator-State
- Unknown
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Unknown
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Related Events
- Indonesia: community-based defenders protesting mining met with police violence, one died
- Date added
- Mar 10, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Feb 23, 2022
- Event Description
The Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) in Indonesia has described the hacking and disinformation attacks against its chairperson Sasmito Madrim as a threat to press freedom and freedom of expression.
This statement was originally published on aji.or.id on 25 February 2022.
The Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) condemned the hacking and disinformation attacks against AJI Chairperson Sasmito Madrim. AJI believes that such tactics should be regarded as an assault against AJI as an organization and its activists in their fight for freedom of expression and freedom of the press.
On February 23, 2022, around 6.15 PM (Western Indonesia Time), an unknown party simultaneously hacked the WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook accounts and the personal mobile number of Sasmito. His Whatsapp account was the first to be hacked when the instant messaging application notified Sasmito on his mobile phone that his number had been registered to another device.
Around 7 PM, the hack had spread to his Instagram and Facebook accounts. The hacker then deleted all of his Instagram posts before uploading Sasmito’s personal contact information. Meanwhile, on Facebook, Sasmito’s profile picture was changed to a pornographic image. Afterward, his mobile number could no longer receive calls and SMS messages.
AJI’s internal digital safety team has made efforts to restore those accounts and has successfully recovered Sasmito’s Facebook account. Meanwhile, the recovery process of his Instagram and Whatsapp accounts is still ongoing.
On February 24, 2022, AJI Indonesia noticed disinformation attacks brandishing Sasmito’s name and photo on social media with the following narratives:
- Sasmito supported the government to disband the Islamic Defenders Front (FPI).
- Sasmito supported the government in constructing the Bener Dam in Purworejo, Central Java.
- Sasmito called for the National Police (Polri) to arrest human rights activists Haris Azhar and Fatia.
On behalf of Sasmito, AJI Indonesia would like to state the following: that AJI Chairperson Sasmito Madrim never issued any of the statements above and that they are all fake. AJI Indonesia is an organization that supports and fights for freedom of association and speech, freedom of expression, and people’s right to information.
The three disinformation posts were trying to pit AJI Indonesia against other civil society organizations. Including the people of Wadas, who are currently fighting the forces behind the natural resource exploitation in their village.
Regarding the attacks on Sasmito, AJI Indonesia states the following:
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The hacks and disinformation attacks against AJI Chairperson Sasmito Madrim are an act of terror against activists fighting for freedom of expression and democracy.
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Requesting the public reject the disinformation narratives spreading on social media.
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Requesting the public support AJI Indonesia in fighting for freedom of the press, freedom of expression, association, speech, and right to information.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Censorship, Online Attack and Harassment, Vilification
- Rights Concerned
- Internet freedom, Freedom of expression Online, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to privacy, Right to protect reputation
- HRD
- Media Worker, NGO staff
- Perpetrator-State
- Unknown
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Unknown
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Mar 10, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Feb 12, 2022
- Event Description
On February 12, a young man was taking part in a seemingly routine protest by the Aliansi Rakyat Petani (Alliance of People’s Farmers) about five kilometers from his home in Tada village in Central Sulawesi. Farmers and other local residents had been organizing almost daily protests since January 2021, demanding the revocation of the license for PT Trio Kencana, a mining company.
But things turned nasty that night. Protesters, angry that the governor had not kept his commitment to speak to them, blocked the provincial road with trucks. The police responded by deploying 15 trucks of their own and water cannons. The authorities turned off the electricity in the area. At around 11:30 p.m., local police started firing teargas to disperse hundreds of protesters blocking the Trans Sulawesi road. They arrested at least 59 protesters.
Protesters alleged that the police used live ammunition to disperse the rally. Nine minutes after midnight, the protesters found the body of Erfaldi Erwin Lahadado, a 21-year-old mechanic. He had been struck by gunfire on his right shoulder.
I checked Erfaldi’s Instagram account. It shows him dressed in a bright yellow jacket next to his Honda motorcycle. His Instagram portrayed the life of a young man: music, family, friends, but no sign of activism.
Why was he on the streets that night?
In August, the Central Sulawesi government had granted PT Trio Kencana a license to start digging for minerals in Kasimbar and South Tinombo districts in Parigi Moutong regency. It’s a huge area of 15,725 hectares, almost the size of Bandung or Washington, D.C. The land contains the homes, farms, schools, clinics and businesses – such as kiosks like the one run by Erfaldi’s mother – of 50,000 people. Parigi Moutong is also Central Sulawesi’s largest food-producing area.
PT Trio Kencana says that it is mining gold on the Kasimbar site and has promised “environmental protection, community service, and transparency” on its website, but it is not clear to local residents how these commitments are being kept. Villagers are concerned about the possibility that their land will be confiscated and are angry about ongoing exploration activities, as three mining pits in Kasimbar have flooded rice fields nearby.
Central Sulawesi, according to the Mining Advocacy Network, an Indonesian environmental group, is facing an ecological crisis because of excessive mining operations. The province has issued a total of 135 licenses over the last decade — 28 for an exploration phase and 107 others for operations already in production. The Mining Advocacy Network has called for the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources in Jakarta to revoke the license for this mining operation.
Among local residents’ chief complaints is that they say they were not consulted about the deal. They are afraid that more digging will pollute the soil and water in the area. Governor Rusdi Mastura promised on February 7 to meet with the affected communities. He has yet to do so. But he has called on the police to arrest “provocateurs.”
The Central Sulawesi police chief, Rudy Sufahriadi, has promised to investigate the fatal shooting. His team found 60 bullet casings at the scene and sent them for ballistic examination in Makassar, South Sulawesi, confirming the villagers’ claim about live ammunition. Many local residents are skeptical that the police will be held accountable. The police promised to announce the result in March.
Rosmawati, Erfaldi’s mother, has repeatedly asked the police and authorities to find the person who shot her son and bring them to justice. She is hoping that his death will be the last among the farmers and others struggling to protect their land and environment.
- Impact of Event
- 2
- Gender of HRD
- Man, Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Killing, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to life, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Community-based HRD, Environmental rights defender, Youth
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Mar 6, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Dec 31, 2021
- Event Description
Jaringan Peduli Perempuan Bengkulu (JPPB) menyoroti pembubaran paksa terhadap kaum perempuan yang menggelar aksi penolakan tambang pasir besi PT Faming Levto Bakti Abadi di Desa Pasar Seluma, selama empat malam lima hari.
JPPB juga menyayangkan tindak aparat saat membubarkan massa.
“Ini tak elok ketika rakyat bersuara, perempuan bersuara dibubarkan paksa. Bukannya ini bagian dari demokrasi yang dilindungi UU, ruang dialog harus diciptakan untuk mendengar mereka,” kata Koordinator JPPB, Fonika Toyib.
Selain itu, yang menjadi sorotan sikap pemerintah daerah dalam menyikapi polemik penolakan tambang pasir besi di Pasar Seluma.
“Kami mendesak hentikan penyelesaian secara represif,” tegasnya.
Sementara itu, Aliansi Badan Eksekutif Mahasiswa (BEM) Nusantara Bengkulu mendukung para masyarakat Desa Pasar Seluma menolak tambang pasir besi.
Koordinator Daerah Aliansi BEM Nusantara Bengkulu Muhammad Fhariz Alatas mengatakan, mereka akan mengawal apapun perkembangan terkait dengan polemik tambang pasir besi yang menimbulkan konflik sosial di masyarakat.
“Kami akan mengawal terkait konflik ini. Dan poin utama tuntutan warga yaitu menghentikan aktivitas pertambangan pasir besi di Seluma, khususnya di Desa Pasar Seluma,” kata Fhariz usai melakukan konsolidasi dengan sejumlah perwakilan masyarakat.
Menurutnya, BEM Nusantara Bengkulu mengunjungi masyarakat untuk memastikan kejadian yang sebelumnya terjadi.
Yaitu, pembubaran paksa ibu-ibu penolak tambang oleh aparat kepolisian.
“Kita datang ke sini, karena kawan-kawan BEM secara pribadi memiliki rasa simpati dan empati terhadap masyarakat di Pasar Seluma ini,” jelasnya. Mahasiswa Bergerak
BEM Nusantara ini merupakan gabungan BEM di Provinsi Bengkulu.
Diantaranya gabungan mahasiswa dari kampus UMB, STIA, UIN FAS, Dehasen dan kampus lainnya di Provinsi Bengkulu. “Kawan-kawan yang belum hadir juga memberikan dukungan ke sini. Termasuk ada dari Curup dan Lebong,” sampainya.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Woman
- Violation
- Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Community-based HRD, Environmental rights defender, WHRD
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Mar 1, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Dec 9, 2021
- Event Description
Mahasiswa di Aceh Barat yang hendak menggelar demonstrasi peringatan Hari Hak Asasi Manusia (HAM) di depan Gedung Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat Kabupaten (DPRK) setempat, dibubarkan kepolisian, Kamis (9/12). Pembubaran itu berujung ricuh.
Enam mahasiswa yang tergabung dalam Gerakan Rakyat Menggugat (GERAM) diduga dipukul polisi. Satu orang terpaksa Dirawat ke rumah sakit.
Kabid Humas Polda Aceh Kombes Pol Winardy, mengatakan aksi mahasiswa tersebut terpaksa dibubarkan karena dilakukan pada malam hari, dan dinilai sudah melanggar Undang-Undang Nomor 9 Tahun 1998 Tentang Penyampaian Pendapat di Muka Umum.
Dia menyebut, sebelum langkah tegas itu dilakukan, polisi telah terlebih dahulu memberi imbauan agar mereka tidak melakukan aksi di malam hari. Namun imbauan ini disebut tak digubris.
"Sebelumnya telah diberikan imbauan oleh pihak Polres Aceh Barat kepada Korlapnya untuk tidak melakukan aksi pada malam hari karena menyalahi aturan. Namun, mereka tidak mengindahkan dan terpaksa diambil langkah tegas untuk dibubarkan," kata Winardy, Jumat (10/12).
Winardy membenarkan saat pembubaran, sempat terjadi aksi saling dorong sehingga salah satu peserta aksi terjatuh dan dilarikan ke UGD rumah sakit.
"Namun, menurut keterangan dokter piket siaga UGD, yang bersangkutan (peserta aksi) dalam keadaan sehat serta tidak ditemukan luka memar," ujarnya.
Winardy mengklaim, aksi saling dorong itu terjadi karena adanya upaya provokasi dari peserta aksi. "Sempat ada upaya provokasi dari kalangan peserta aksi. Namun, berkat profesionalitas petugas di lapangan hal itu bisa diatasi dan aksi ujuk rasa berhasil dibubarkan," ujarnya.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment
- HRD
- Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Mar 1, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Dec 10, 2021
- Event Description
Demo mahasiswa yang digelar di kawasan Patung Kuda Arjuna Wijaya, Jakarta Pusat sempat ricuh. Tiga mahasiswa ditangkap, satu di antaranya dipukul aparat kepolisian.
Pantauan CNNIndonesia.com di lapangan, polisi mengejar mahasiswa ketika kericuhan pecah di Jalan Medan Merdeka Selatan, Jakarta Pusat. Belum diketahui penyebab kericuhan tersebut.
Dalam kejadian itu, tiga mahasiswa ditangkap aparat berpakaian bebas. Mereka dipiting ketika digiring ke kawasan Monas. Satu di antaranya sempat dipukul di bagian kepala dan dada.
Pelaku pemukulan itu mengenakan pakaian bertuliskan polisi di punggungnya. Sementara lainnya mengenakan baju bebas dengan tulisan Satya Haprabu. Mereka sempat memukul peserta aksi yang ditangkap tersebut.
Mahasiswa menggelar aksi di kawasan Monas dalam rangka peringatan Hari HAM Sedunia yang jatuh pada hari ini. Dalam aksi itu, mereka menuntut agar UU Cipta Kerja segera dicabut.
Saat ini situasi di lapangan kembali kondusif. Sementara demonstrasi terus berlangsung di kawasan tersebut.
Di lokasi yang sama, kelompok buruh dari Kongres Aliansi Serikat Buruh Indonesia (KASBI) juga menggelar demonstrasi di depan Balai Kota Jakarta. Mereka menagih janji Gubernur DKI Jakarta Anies Baswedan soal UMP.
Massa buruh memadati Jalan Medan Merdeka Selatan, akibatnya lalu lintas sempat tersendat. Sejumlah aparat tampak bersiaga dan mengatur lalu lintas di sekitar lokasi demo.
"Kenaikan (UMP) itu kan memang tidak layak sesuai dengan kebutuhan hidup kaum buruh di Jakarta. Kami datang untuk menagih janji pak gubernur yang mana katanya memang mau merevisi UMP 2022," kata Sekjen KASBI, Sunarno.
- Impact of Event
- 3
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to liberty and security
- HRD
- Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Mar 1, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Dec 2, 2021
- Event Description
Pihak kepolisian menetapkan 8 mahasiswa Papua pengibar bendera Bintang Kejora di GOR Cenderawasih, Papua sebagai tersangka. Mereka disebut melakukan dugaan tindak pidana makar dan tengah menjalani pemeriksaan.
Koordinator Litigasi Koalisi Penegak Hukum dan HAM Papua, Emanuel Gobay mengatakan bahwa informasi tersebut diterima dari Kepala Unit 1 Reskirim Polda Papua. Saat ini ia mendampingi 8 orang mahasiswa tersebut.
"8 mahasiswa pengibar bendera bintang kejora di Gor Cendewarasih Jayapura telah dinaikan statusnya menjadi tersangka atas dugaan tindak pidana makar," kata Emanuel dalam keterangan tertulisnya, Kamis (2/12/2021).
Emanuel mengabarkan 2 mahasiswa saat ini tengah menjalani pemeriksaan. Sementara 6 orang lainnya tengah menunggu proses pemeriksaan.
Ditangkap Polisi
Sebelumnya 8 mahasiswa itu ditangkap polisi karena melakukan pengibaran bendera Bintang Kejora di halaman GOR Cenderawasih, Jayapura pada Rabu (1/12/2021). Lokasinya terletak di samping Markas Polda Papua.
Mereka mengibarkan bendera Bintang Kejora pada 1 Desember 2021. Tanggal itu merupakan hari kemerdekaan rakyat Papua Barat setelah melawan penjajah.
Namun tanggal yang sama juga dikenal sebagai hari ulang tahun OPM.
- Impact of Event
- 8
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of expression Offline, Right to liberty and security
- HRD
- Minority rights defender, Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Feb 28, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Dec 9, 2021
- Event Description
Sejumlah mama-mama di Desa Rendu Butowe, Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT) melaksanakan aksi telanjang dada menolak kehadiran aparat kepolisian di desa mereka. Warga menolak direlokasi dari tempat tinggalnya.
Hal ini diungkap Aliansi Masyarakat Adat Nusantara (AMAN) dalam akun Twitter @RumahAMAN pada Kamis (9/12). Mulanya, sejumlah aparat kepolisian mendatangi Desa Rendu Butowe pada pagi hari. Kemudian, sekitar pukul 10.45 WITA, mereka memaksa masuk lokasi Lowo Se dengan merusak pagar yang dibangun warga. Menurut AMAN, Beberapa anggota polisi dan Brimob juga melakukan kekerasan terhadap warga.
"Ada aksi perlawanan dari warga dengan melakukan pengadangan, sehingga terjadi aksi saling dorong. Bahkan ada aksi telanjang dada yang dilakukan oleh mama-mama," demikian cuitan AMAN di @RumahAMAN, Kamis (9/12).
Sekjen AMAN Rukka Sombolinggi membenarkan kejadian tersebut. Dia mengatakan kekerasan aparat terhadap masyarakat adat Desa Rendu Butowe bukan kali ini saja terjadi.
Menurutnya, kekerasan aparat terjadi sejak pemerintah mencanangkan Proyek Strategis Nasional (PSN) pembangunan Bendungan Lambo di Desa Rendu Butowe, Nagekeo, NTT.
"Pemerintah tidak mau mendengar sama sekali aspirasi dari masyarakat adat di situ. Masyarakat itu selalu menolak pindah, meminta kampung-meminta itu tidak ditenggelamkan, tidak dirusak. Karena tidak ada lagi kehidupan lain bagi mereka selain kampung itu," kata Rukka saat dihubungi. Menurut dia, rencana pembangunan pemerintah ini tidak memikirkan nasib masyarakat adat. Padahal, selama ini pemerintah mengklaim bahwa pembangunan besar-besaran itu diperuntukkan untuk masyarakat.
"Sementara ini bicara pembangunan, pembangunan untuk siapa? Untuk seluruh rakyat toh, kan mereka juga rakyat Indonesia," jelas Rukka.
"Memang perlu kebesaran hati semua pihak, termasuk pemerintah daerah dan pusat untuk melihat kembali lokasi itu," kata dia menambahkan. Sementara itu, berdasarkan laman resmi AMAN, kejadian ini bukan kali pertama. Sebelumnya, pada 9 Oktober 2021 juga terjadi kekerasan oleh aparat terhadap warga Desa Rendu Betowe.
Saat itu, polisi memborgol tangan Hermina Mawa atau akrab disapa Mama Mince, salah seorang perempuan adat Rendu.
Ketua Forum Penolakan Pembangunan Waduk Lambo (FPPWL) Bernadinus Gaso mengatakan, tindakan memborgol Mama merupakan tindakan kriminalisasi terhadap masyarakat adat yang sesungguhnya tidak boleh terjadi karena mama-mama di sana tidak melakukan aksi penghadangan yang mengganggu keamanan dan ketertiban negara.
Bernadinus menuturkan bahwa perempuan adat dari Rendu, Ndora, dan Lambo melakukan aksi penghadangan terhadap tim survei dan BWS di pintu keluar dari lokasi Lowo Se karena BWS dan timnya melakukan aktivitas pengukuran wilayah adat tanpa izin Masyarakat Adat. Sementara itu, Kabid Humas Polda NTT Kombes Pol Rishian Krisna menyatakan tidak ada kekerasan dalam peristiwa tersebut.
Dia mengatakan masyarakat menutup akses jalan masuk pada saat petugas akan melakukan aktivitas pengukuran di titik poros bendungan Mbay/Lambo (Kali Lowo Se) oleh PT Brantas Abhipraya.
Kontraktor Pelaksana Paket II Pembangunan Waduk Mbay/Lambo itu, kata Rishian, dikawal 25 orang anggota Polres Nagekeo dengan dibantu 10 orang personel satuan Brimob NTT serta 5 personel polwan BKO Polres Ngada dan Satpol PP Kabupaten Nagekeo.
Menurutnya, polisi berusaha melakukan negosiasi dengan masyarakat yang didominasi oleh ibu-ibu. Namun negosiasi itu gagal.
Dia mengatakan masyarakat tetap bersikukuh tidak mengizinkan petugas masuk dan melakukan aktivitas.
"Karena tidak adanya titik temu, anggota melakukan pembongkaran pagar dan mendapatkan perlawanan dari masyarakat di antaranya berupa aksi melepaskan pakaian dari ibu-ibu," kata Rishian saat dikonfirmasi CNNIndonesia.com melalui keterangan tertulis.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Woman
- Violation
- Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Indigenous peoples' rights defender, WHRD
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Feb 28, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Dec 1, 2021
- Event Description
Lembaga Bantuan Hukum (LBH) Papua menyampaikan sedikitnya 26 warga ditangkap aparat kepolisian saat memperingati 60 tahun deklarasi kemerdekaan bangsa Papua pada 1 Desember.
Direktur LBH Papua, Emanuel Gobay menyebut dari 26 warga tersebut, tujuh orang merupakan mahasiswa dari Jayapura dan 19 orang lainnya pemuda serta tokoh di Merauke. Salah satu yang ditangkap adalah Pejuang Papua dari Distrik One Kampung KW Kabupaten Merauke, Paulina Imumbar.
"Tujuh mahasiswa Papua yang ditangkap di Jayapura, 19 Pemuda dan orang tua yang ditahan di Merauke," kata Emanuel kepada CNNIndonesia.com, Rabu (1/12).
Emanuel menjelaskan, ketujuh mahasiswa ditangkap saat aksi long march mulai dari Gedung Olahraga Jayapura menuju Markas Komando Kepolisian Daerah Papua. Sementara itu, kata dia, 19 orang lainnya ditangkap setelah viral Video Paulina Imumbar di media sosial.
"Kalau 19 di Merauke karena ada video yang viral terkait keterangan mama Paulina yang isinya juga ada kaitannya dengan tanggal 1. Sementara 7 di Jayapura karena aksi tanggal 1," jelas dia.
Emanuel mengatakan warga yang ditahan tersebut sampai saat ini masih didampingi oleh pihaknya, PAHAM Papua dan Koalisi Penegak Hukum dan HAM Papua.
Terpisah, Direktur Reserse Kriminal Umum Polda Papua Kombes Faisal Ramdhani membenarkan tujuh orang telah ditangkap di Gedung Olahraga (GOR) Cendrawasih.
Namun, pihaknya belum bisa membeberkan identas ketujuh orang tersebut karena masih dalam proses pemeriksaan.
"Tujuh orang yang kami amankan. [Identitas] Nanti masih diperiksa," kata Faisal saat dikonfirmasi, Rabu (1/12).
Faisal membantah penangkapan itu kaena perayaan HUT 1 Desember. Ia menyebut, ketujuh mahasiswa itu ditangkap lantaran membentangkan bendera bintang kejora.
"Bukan [karena HUT], mereka membentangkan bendera bintang kejora," ucapnya.
Sementara itu, 19 orang lainnya belum bisa dikonfirmasi.
Momentum 1 Desember dianggap sebagai Hari Kemerdekaan bagi rakyat Papua sejalan dengan pengakuan kemerdekaan oleh pemerintahan Belanda pada 1961 silam.
Namun, upaya kemerdekaan Papua kemudian terganjal oleh perjanjian New York Agreement pada 15 Agustus 1962. Perjanjian tersebut dibuat tanpa pelibatan masyarakat asli Papua.
Aksi unjuk rasa 1 Desember memperingati hari puncak peringatan Hari Ulang Tahun (HUT) Organisasi Papua Merdeka (OPM) di Ambon, Maluku berlangsung ricuh di depan Gong Perdamaian Dunia, Ambon Maluku, Rabu (1/12)
Pantauan CNNIndonesia.com, mulanya sekitar 24 mahasiswa Papua menggelar aksi unjuk rasa di Depan Gong Perdamaian Funia, Kota Ambon, Maluku pukul 10.00 WIT. Aksi unjuk rasa HUT OPM itu sempat mendapat izin aparat kepolisian. Namun hanya diberikan waktu aksi hanya satu jam saja. Mereka membentangkan spanduk bertulisan Peringatan 60 Tahu Deklarasi Kemerdekaan West Papua.
Ada beberapa aspirasi lain yang disampaikan yakni Demiliterasi, Cabut Perpanjangan Otsus serta Tolak Lumbung Ikan Nasional dan Sahkan RUU Penghapusan Kekerasan Seksual.
Sejumlah anggota Polresta Ambon yang mengawal aksi 1 Desember HUT OPM lalu meminta mahasiswa untuk membubarkan diri usai waktu yang diberikan telah habis.
Namun, demonstran menolak permintaan polisi soal menyudahi aksi tersebut. Mereka tetap menyuarakan aspirasinya. Kericuhan pun terjadi. Sejumlah polisi berpakaian preman menarik seorang massa aksi yang bukan warga Papua.
Massa lantas memberikan perlindungan terhadap rekan mereka. Di sisi lain, anggota kepolisian tetap berusaha menarik seseorang yang ikut demonstrasi tersebut.
Hingga kemudian, massa berhasil mengevakuasi rekan mereka ke dalam mobil angkutan umum. Namun, anggota kepolisian berpakaian bebas kembali menariknya.
Massa lalu berupaya menyelamatkan rekannya. Setelah ditarik keluar dari mobil angkutan umum, seorang yang menjadi incaran aparat lalu berlari menjauhi lokasi.
Ada beberapa orang yang memukulinya. Namun, kepolisian mengklaim warga yang melakukan pemukulan.
"Ada empat orang bukan warga Papua ikut aksi demo, tadi yang pukul itu warga," kata seorang intel dari Polsek Sirimau, Rabu (1/12).
Sejauh ini, massa berhasil mengamankan rekan mereka dari aparat kepolisian.
- Impact of Event
- 26
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to liberty and security
- HRD
- Minority rights defender, Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Feb 28, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Nov 26, 2021
- Event Description
Polisi mengamankan 30 orang dari Aliansi Gerakan Rakyat Tutup TPL pendemo di gedung Kementerian Lingkungan Hidup dan Kehutanan (KLHK), Tanah Abang, Jakarta Pusat. Puluhan aktivis itu ditangkap usai mencoba menerobos masuk hingga memaksa bertemu menteri.
"Jadi mereka itu kan awalnya di luar pagar terus kemudian mereka nerabas masuk sampai ke lobi. Sampai mendekati pukul 18.00 WIB kita imbau untuk kembali, tapi mereka malah teriak bilang 'ya udah kita nginep di sini aja gimana caranya bisa ketemu ibu menteri'," kata Kapolsek Tanah Abang Kompol Haris Kurniawan saat dihubungi, Jumat (26/11).
Haris mengatakan awalnya demo tersebut berjalan kondusif. Namun, menjelang pukul 18.00 WIB, massa tetap bertahan meski telah diminta polisi membubarkan diri.
Menurut Haris, pihaknya kemudian mengamankan para demonstran di lokasi untuk mencegah massa bersikap anarkistis. Puluhan orang itu kemudian dibawa ke Polres Metro Jakarta Pusat.
"Makanya kita amankan sesuai ketentuan dan kita lakukan pendataan di polres," katanya.
Haris mengatakan, para demonstran tersebut mendemo KLHK menuntut soal pembebasan lahan yang saat ini dikuasai perusahaan pulp.
"Tuntutan mereka soal masalah pengembalian lahan yang sekarang dikuasai oleh perusahaan," katanya.
Dihubungi terpisah, Kasat Reskrim Polres Metro Jakarta Pusat Kompol Wisnu Wardhana mengatakan puluhan aktivis itu kini masih didata di polres. Namun, dia memastikan 30 orang yang sempat diamankan ini akan dipulangkan malam itu juga.
"Malam ini nanti akan kita pulangkan. Nanti kita berikan layanan kemanusiaan dulu kita kasih makan habis itu kita pulangkan malam ini juga," pungkas Wisnu.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to liberty and security, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Land rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Feb 28, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Feb 17, 2022
- Event Description
Kades Kinipan Ditahan, Perjuangan Kinipan Dibungkam.
Kepala Desa (Kades) Kinipan, Wilem Hengki, ditahan di Kepolisian Resor (Polres) Lamandau, Kalimantan Tengah. Tidak hanya alasan penahanannya yang tidak jelas, tetapi hal ini juga menjadi upaya kriminalisasi untuk membungkam perjuangan Masyarakat Kinipan.
Palangka Raya. Pada hari ini Jum’at (14/1/2021), Wilem Hengki, Kades Kinipan ditahan di Polres Lamandau. Padahal, selama ini Kades Kinipan menjadi salah satu tokoh Masyarakat Kinipan yang frontal berjuang mempertahankan wilayah adat Kinipan dari ekspansi perkebunan kelapa sawit PT. Sawit Mandiri Lestari (PT. SML).
Penahanan Kades Kinipan ini terkesan tiba-tiba dan terburu-buru. Aryo Nugroho dari Lembaga Bantuan Hukum (LBH) Palangka Raya, yang juga tergabung dalam Koalisi Keadilan untuk Kinipan, menyatakan kecewa akan penahanan yang dilakukan oleh Polres Lamandau. “Sebagai Pengacara yang mendampingi beliau, saya kecewa akan penahanan yang dilakukan oleh Polres Lamandau,” kata Aryo.
Aryo bahkan mengaku telah meminta agar penahanan Wilem ditangguhkan oleh Polres Lamandau. Namun, pihak Polres justru menyatakan ditahannya Kades Kinipan di Polres Lamandau adalah untuk mempermudah proses penyerahan Wilem ke Kejaksaan pada hari Senin (17/1/2022) nanti.
“Pihak Polres mengatakan bahwa penahanan Kades Kinipan ini adalah usaha paksa (penahanan) dan menunggu pelimpahan ke Kejaksaan. Selain itu, menurut mereka penahanan Kades tidak bisa ditunda karena adanya perintah dari atasan. Padahal Kades tidak pernah mangkir dari proses hukum, mestinya tidak perlu sampai ditahan,” kata Aryo.
Sebelumnya, pada tanggal 11 Agustus 2021 lalu, Kades Kinipan telah ditetapkan sebagai tersangka. Ia diduga telah melakukan tindak pidana korupsi (Tipikor) yaitu penyimpangan dalam penggunaan atau pengelolaan anggaran dana desa tahun anggaran 2019 Desa Kinipan dengan melanggar Pasal 2, Jo Pasal 3, Jo Pasal 18 Undang-Undang Nomor 31 Tahun 1999 tentang Tipikor.
Mencuatnya kasus dugaan Tipikor Kades Kinipan sama janggalnya dengan penahanannya hari ini. Menurut S. Mahendra, selaku Direktur Save Our Borneo, yang juga tergabung dalam Koalisi Keadilan Untuk Kinipan, kasus Kades Kinipan ini tidak lebih hanya sebagai upaya kriminalisasi dalam perjuangan yang sedang dilakukan Masyarakat Kinipan.
“Penahanan Wilem Hengki, selaku Kades Kinipan hari ini, tidak lebih hanya sebagai upaya pembungkaman terhadap perjuangan Masyarakat Kinipan. Ini adalah upaya pelemahan. Kita harus berdiri bersama Kades dan Masyarakat Kinipan,” ungkap S. Mahendra.
Karenanya, seruan untuk membebaskan Kades Kinipan harus kita gaungkan bersama. Koalisi Keadilan untuk Kinipan juga menyatakan siap untuk mendampingi dan mengawal proses hukum Kades Kinipan sampai memperoleh keadilan.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of expression Offline, Right to liberty and security, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Environmental rights defender, Public Servant
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Feb 24, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Jan 17, 2022
- Event Description
Intimidasi terhadap warga Desa Wadas, Kecamatan Bener, Purworejo yang menolak penambangan batu andesit meresahkan sebagian warga.
Intimidasi berupa pemasangan poster berlogo Polda Jawa Tengah berisi ancaman hukum bagi warga yang menghalangi proses pengkuran tanah lokasi penambangan.
Menanggapi hal itu, Kabidhumas Polda Jawa Tengah Kombes Pol M Iqbal Alqudussy menegaskan poster-poster tersebut baru dilidik oleh polisi.
"Baru kita lidik, " jawabnya soal poster berlogo polda di Desa Wadas, Senin (17/1/2022).
Sebelumnya, Staf Divisi Kampanye dan Jaringan LBH Yogyakarta, Dhanil Al Ghifary mengatakan, poster dipasang di 5 titik wilayah Desa Wadas. Poster mencantumkan ancaman pidana terkait tindakan menghalangi tugas pegawai negeri sipil.
Dhanil mengaku tidak mengetahui instansi mana yang memasang poster tersebut. Namun pada poster tercantum logo Polda Jawa Tengah.
"Kami tidak tahu itu dari instansi kepolisian mana. Tapi yang pasti di pojok posternya ada logo Polda Jawa Tengah, " katanya.
Menurut Dhanil, tindakan ini adalah bentuk teror terhadap warga Desa Wadas. Pemasangan spanduk berisi ancaman hukum, bertujuan melemahkan upaya warga yang menolak rencana penambangan batu material pembangunan Bendungan Bener.
Aparat hukum kata Dhanil, tidak bisa serta merta menangkap warga Desa Wadas yang menolak kedatangan petugas pengukur tanah. Sebab dalam aspek hak asasi manusia, warga punya hak untuk tidak digusur secara sewenang-wenang.
Apalagi sengketa izin penambangan batu di Desa Wadas belum sepenuhnya selesai. Kasus ini tidak sama dengan sengketa lahan milik perorangan, sehingga hukum yang berlaku juga memperhatikan aspek khusus.
“Tapi ini kan berbeda. Konteksnya warga punya hak untuk tidak digusur secara sewenang-wenang. Warga punya hak untuk melindungi hak pribadi,” ujarnya.
Warga Desa Wadas, Kecamatan Bener, Kabupaten Purworejo mengaku menerima pesan intimidatif dari orang tak dikenal.
Diduga terkait rencana pengukuran tanah bakal lokasi penambangan batu andesit untuk material Bendungan Bener.
Staf Divisi Kampanye dan Jaringan LBH Yogyakarta, Dhanil Al Ghifary mengatakan, pesan intimidatif menyasar beberapa warga Desa Wadas. Mereka yang diancam diantaranya adalah warga yang menolak rencana penambangan batu andesit di Desa Wadas.
“Beberapa warga mendapat pesan intimidatif. Seperti kalau nanti menghalangi petugas pertanahan akan diciduk (ditangkap),” kata Dhanil, Senin (17/1/2021).
Dhanil belum bisa menyebutkan identitas warga yang menerima pesan intimidatif. Sebab dikhawatirkan mereka akan mendapat intimidasi lebih jauh.
“Benar ada intimidasi (terhadap) warga. Ada beberapa. Dua atau 3 orang yang mendapat pesan (intimidasi) itu.” ujar Dhanil.
Kepada warga, pengirim pesan mengaku sebagai intel Polda Jawa Tengah. “Ngakunya intel Polda, tapi kami nggak tahu intel betulan atau tidak. Untuk orang yang dikirimi pesan intimidatif, sekarang kami belum bisa menyebutkan nama. Ada ketakutan mendapat intimidasi yang lebih.”
LBH Yogyakarta sebagai pendamping advokasi warga Desa Wadas berharap penyelesaian konflik lahan tidak represif. Konflik dapat diselesaikan dengan cara dialog tanpa teror dan intimidasi.
Intimidasi terhadap warga terjadi bersamaan dengan beredarnya isu bahwa petugas Badan Pertanahan Nasional (BPN) akan melakukan pengukuran tanah di Desa Wadas.
Pesan intimidasi yang beredar, berisi ancaman hukum bagi warga yang menghalangi petugas pengukur tanah. Orang yang mengajak warga lainnya untuk menggagalkan pengkuran tanah diancam akan ditangkap karena dianggap melakukan penghasutan.
Menurut Dhanil aparat hukum tidak bisa begitu saja menangkap warga Desa Wadas yang menolak pengukuran tanah untuk lokasi tambang batu andesit. Sebab proses hukum warga menolak izin penetapan lokasi (IPL) penambangan belum selesai.
Selain itu, izin penetapan lokasi (IPL) Bendungan Bener Purworejo tidak melampirkan peta lokasi. Sehingga kata Dahnil, tidak jelas daerah mana saja yang menjadi objek pengadaan tanah untuk Bendungan Bener.
“Dasar mengukur tanah di Desa Wadas itu apa? Karena di SK Gubernur Jateng soal IPL tidak ada secara langsung mengatakan bahwa Desa Wadas menjadi salah satu objek pengadaan tanah. Tidak ada lampiran di SK-nya,” ujar Dhanil.
Alasan lain warga menolak pengukuran tanah adalah putusan Mahkamah Konstitusi atas uji materiil UU 11/2020 tentang Cipta Kerja.
Mahkamah Konstitusi menyatakan, UU Cipta Kerja inkonstitusional bersyarat sehingga harus diperbaiki dalam waktu 2 tahun. Akibatnya semua proyek strategis pemerintah yang berlandaskan UU Cipta Kerja harus ditangguhkan.
“Bendungan Bener ini kan salah satu proyek pembangunan strategis. Artinya kalau pemerintah melihat putusan MK itu sebagai sesuatu yang penting, harusnya menangguhkan segala proses rencana pembangunan Bendungan Bener. Termasuk salah satunya pengadaan tanah (Desa Wadas).”
Calon lokasi penambangan batu di Desa Wadas disatukan dalam izin penetapan lokasi Bendungan Bener. Padahal kata Dhanil, kedua proyek tersebut memiliki
- Impact of Event
- 4
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Intimidation and Threats
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Environmental rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Suspected state
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Feb 24, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Jan 27, 2022
- Event Description
Direktur Eksekutif Wahana Lingkungan Hidup (Walhi) Bengkulu Abdullah Ibrahim Ritonga dipanggil kepolisian untuk dimintai keterangan pada hari ini, Senin (31/1).
Dia akan diperiksa terkait dugaan merintangi atau mengganggu aktivitas pertambangan pasir besi di Pasar Seluma, Kecamatan Seluma Selatan, Kabupaten Seluma.
"Pada surat pemanggilan tersebut, saya akan diperiksa pada 31 Januari di Polres Seluma," kata Ibrahim seperti dilansir dari Antara.
Sejauh ini, Ibrahim masih berkonsultasi dengan pendamping hukumnya sebelum memenuhi panggilan kepolisian.
Belum ada pernyataan dari polisi terkait pemanggilan Ibrahim Ritonga ini. CNNIndonesia.com masih berupaya menghubungi Polsek Seluma dan Polda Bengkulu terkait hal ini.
Diketahui, Walhi sempat menerima warga yang mengaku mendapat intimidasi dari aparat kepolisian beberapa waktu lalu.
Kala itu, warga melancarkan demonstrasi menolak aktivitas tambang pasir besi di Desa Pasar Seluma Kabupaten Seluma. Namun, warga dibubarkan oleh aparat dan mengaku mendapat kekerasan serta intimidasi.
Pada 27 Januari, warga mendatangi kantor Walhi Bengkulu untuk melaporkan hal tersebut. Mereka juga sempat melakukan zoom meeting dengan Komnas Perempuan.
Kelompok yang menamakan diri Perempuan Pasar Seluma menyampaikan kekerasan yang diterimanya dari aparat saat berunjuk rasa menolak tambang pasir besi.
Mereka berharap Komnas Perempuan membantu warga setempat yang ingin memperjuangkan kelestarian lingkungan namun mendapat kekerasan dari aparat. Warga merasa dikriminalisasi, sehingga meminta perlindungan dari Komnas Perempuan.
Setidaknya ada 8 orang yang ditangkap kepolisian pada Desember lalu. Terdiri dari 4 aktivis Walhi dan 4 warga setempat.
Kala itu, Kabid Humas Polda Bengkulu Kombes Sudarno menyebut mediasi antara Pemda dan masyarakat sudah dilakukan. Mediasi melibatkan kepala desa, camat dan Pemda Seluma.
"Tapi masyarakat tetap tidak mau meninggalkan lokasi, sehingga pemda minta ke polres agar dilakukan pembubaran," kata dia saat dikonfirmasi, Senin (27/12).
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of association, Freedom of expression Offline
- HRD
- Environmental rights defender, NGO staff
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Feb 24, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Jan 24, 2022
- Event Description
JATAM, LBH Kendari, LBH Makassar, YLBHI dan KontraS, KIARA serta FNKSDA menilai penangkapan tiga warga Desa Sukarela Jaya, Wawonii Tenggara, Konawe Kepulauan, Sulawesi Tenggara, menunjukkan aparat kepolisian sebagai centeng oligarki.
“Sebanyak tiga warga Desa Sukarela Jaya, Kecamatan Wawonii Tenggara, Kabupaten Konawe Kepulauan, Provinsi Sulawesi Tenggara ditangkap aparat kepolisian dari Polda Sulawesi Tenggara,” kata JATAM, Muhamad Jamil, Senin (24/1).
Ketiga warga itu, diantaranya La Dani alias Anwar (L) dan Hurlan (L), dan Hastoma (L). Mereka ditangkap pada Senin, 24 Januari 2022, sekitar Pukul 13.30 Wita. Semenatara Anwar dan Hastoma ditangkap di kebun milik mereka saat tengah makan siang. Adapun Hurlan ditangkap di rumahnya.
“Penangkapan terhadap Anwar, Hastoma, dan Hurlan oleh polisi hari ini, berikut kriminalisasi terhadap warga Wawonii pada 2019 lalu, patut diduga sebagai bentuk arogansi korporasi tambang yang rakus dan aparat kepolisian yang lebih sering tampil sebagai centeng oligarki,” tegas Jamil.
Menurutnya, belum diketahui penyebab ketiga warga pulau kecil Wawonii itu ditangkap. “Menurut keterangan warga, ketiganya tengah dalam perjalanan laut, menggunakan speedboat Polisi, menuju kantor Polda Sulawesi Tenggara di Kendari,” tuturnya.
Sebagaimana diketahui, Anwar, Hastoma, dan Hurlan merupakan bagian dari barisan warga penolak tambang di pulau Wawonii. Warga, yang sebagian besar menggantungkan perekonomian pada sektor pertanian/perkebunan dan laut, menentang rencana penambangan nikel oleh PT Gema Kreasi Perdana (GKP), anak perusahaan Harita Group.
“Keteguhan warga dalam melakukan penolakan atas tambang nikel itu, berujung pada ancaman, intimidasi, dan kriminalisasi, hingga pada 2019 lalu sebanyak 28 warga dilaporkan ke polisi oleh pihak perusahaan,” ungkap Jamil.
Pihaknya mendapati, tuduhan yang dialamatkan ke warga bermacam-macam dan cenderung mengada-ada. Mulai dari dugaan menghalangi aktivitas perusahaan tambang, dugaan merampas kemerdekaan terhadap seseorang, pengancaman, dan tuduhan penganiayaan.
“Anwar, Hastoma, dan Hurlan, yang ditangkap polisi pada hari ini, Senin (24/1), termasuk ke dalam 28 warga yang sebelumnya telah dilaporkan ke polisi pada 23 Agustus 2019 lalu,” kata Jamil.
Tuduhan yang dialamatkan kepada ketiganya saat itu, adalah terkait dugaan Tindak Pidana Perampasan Kemerdekaan Terhadap Seseorang, sebagaimana dicantumkan dalam Pasal 333 KUHP.
“Penangkapan terhadap warga penolak tambang itu, patut dibaca sebagai upaya negara melalui institusi kepolisian dan korporasi untuk menekan resistensi warga, sehingga rencana investasi penambangan dapat berjalan mulus,” ujarnya.
Jamil melihat, dugaan tersebut semakin kuat, mengingat aparat kepolisian cenderung bersekongkol dengan korporasi yang melakukan tindak kejahatan lingkungan dan melanggar hak asasi manusia.
“Dalam kaitan dengan PT GKP, misalnya, pada 2019 lalu, pihak perusahaan melakukan penerobosan lahan-lahan milik warga,” terangnya.
“Pertama, pada Selasa, 9 Juli 2019, sekitar Pukul 11.00 Wita, PT GKP menerobos lahan milik Ibu Marwah. Kedua, pada Selasa, 16 Juli 2019, sekitar Pukul 15.00 di lahan milik Idris. Ketiga, pada Kamis, 22 Agustus 2019, tengah malam, kembali menerobos lahan milik Amin, Wa Ana, dan (Alm) Labaa,” rinci Jamil.
Menurut Jamil, penerobosan lahan warga yang berulang itu dan berakibat pada rusaknya tanaman jambu mete, kelapa, pala, cengkeh, dan tanaman lainnya justru dikawal ketat aparat kepolisian.
Adapun laporan warga, lanjutnya, kepada pihak kepolisian terkait penerobosan lahan milik masyarakat oleh PT GKP itu tak kunjung diproses, semua mengendap begitu saja.
“Salah satu warga Konawe Kepulauan atas nama Idris, misalnya, melaporkan PT GKP ke Polres Kendari pada Rabu, 14 Agustus 2019. Idris melapor ke polisi karena lahan dan tanamannya dirusak PT GKP pada Selasa, 16 Juli 2019,” jelas Jamil.
Atas dasar itu, koalisi masyarakat sipil itu mendesak Polda Sulawesi Utara untuk membebaskan La Dani (Anwar), Hurlan, dan Hastomo.
Selain itu, mereka juga mendesak Kapolri untuk menghentikan segala bentuk upaya kriminalisasi terhadap masyarakat yang menolak aktivitas pertambangan di pulau Wawonii;
“Mendesak pemerintahan Presiden Joko Widodo untuk menjalankan amanat pasal 66 UU No. 32 Tahun 2009 tentang Perlindungan dan Pengelolaan Lingkungan Hidup,” tukas Jamil.
- Impact of Event
- 3
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of expression Offline, Right to liberty and security, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Environmental rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Feb 24, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Jan 3, 2022
- Event Description
Anthony Hamzah, Ketua Koperasi Petani Sawit Makmur (Kopsa M) mengajukan praperadilan di PN Bangkinang, atas penangkapan Satreskrim Polres Kampar, 3 Januari lalu. Permohonan dibacakan, 31 Januari di hadapan Hakim Tunggal Ersin, setelah mundur satu minggu.
Masalah ini berawal dari peristiwa petang, 15 Oktober dua tahun lalu. Hari itu, Hendra Sakti Effendi, kuasa hukum Kopsa M, memboyong sekitar 300 massa mengusir 72 karyawan dari mes di kebun sawit PT Langgam Harmuni (LH), di Desa Pangkalan Baru, Kecamatan Siak Hulu, Kampar, Riau.
Mereka memaksa para penghuni rumah mengosongkan tempat tinggal. Imbasnya, beberapa rumah rusak dan beberapa orang mengaku kehilangan harta benda maupun barang berharga lain. Ada pula yang mengaku diperas.
Sehari setelah kejadian, General Manager LH, Karealitas Zagota alias Karel buat laporan polisi ke Polres Kampar. Penyidik lalu menetapkan Hendra Sakti dan Aris Zanolo Laia alias Marvel tersangka. PN Bangkinang menjatuhkan hukuman masing-masing 2, 2 dan 1,8 bulan bui kepada keduanya karena terbukti melakukan pemerasan.
Atas laporan polisi itu, penyidik mengembangkan kasus dan menetapkan Anthony jadi tersangka, berdasarkan surat perintah penyidikan (sprindik) dan surat pemberitahuan dimulainya penyidikan (SPDP) 9 September 2021. Anthony dituduh otak pelaku dan mendanai aksi itu.
Anthony kemudian cari perlindungan hukum. Hasto Atmojo Suroyo, Ketua Lembaga Perlindungan Saksi dan Korban (LPSK) pun menerima permohonan layanan pemenuhan hak prosedural dan perlindungan hukum, sepanjang Oktober 2021-Maret 2022, atau selama enam bulan.
Pada 24 November 2021, Kasat Reskrim Polres Kampar Bery Juana Putra menetapkan status daftar pencarian orang (DPO) terhadap Anthony.
“Penetapan tersangka Pak Anthony tidak dapat dibenarkan dan bertentangan dengan peraturan perundang-undangan. Apalagi dia dalam status terlindungi,” kritik Disna Riantina, Kuasa Hukum Anthony. Dia menyoroti laporan polisi yang dibuat Karel.
Karel dianggap tak memenuhi syarat dan memiliki hak mewakili LH, melaporkan kejadian pencurian dan perusakan di kebun perusahaan. Alasannya, LH selama ini tidak memiliki izin usaha kebun sawit. Agustus tahun lalu, LH diketahui baru mengajukan permohonan izin usaha perkebunan ke Pemkab Kampar.
Disna mengatakan, pelaku yang dilaporkan Kareal adalah Hendra Sakti, Marvel dan beberapa pelaku lapangan. Kemudian, putusan perkara Hendra Sakti dan Marvel sudah berkekuatan hukum tetap, tidak menyebut Anthony tersangka.
Anthony sudah pernah diperiksa dan diminta keterangan dalam penyidikan dua perkara itu justru tak pernah dipanggil selama persidangan.
Surat yang diterima keluarga Anthony 15 September 2021 juga tidak mencantumkan nama Anthony sebagai tersangka. Anehnya, SPDP ini justru merujuk laporan polisi 16 Oktober 2020 dan sprindik 6 Januari 2020, yang digunakan dalam perkara Hendra Sakti dan Marvel.
Berarti, ada dua sprindik dalam satu laporan polisi. Kalau dicermati lagi, katanya, sprindik untuk Hendra Sakti dan Marvel terbit duluan sebelum laporan polisi dibuat.
Hendri Sakti mengakui, aksi pengosongan rumah karyawan LH itu inisiatif dia sendiri dan tak ada koordinasi maupun komunikasi dengan Anthony. Dia juga tidak pakai dana operasional jasa pengacara yang pernah diberi Kopsa M untuk menggerakkan massa. Keterangan ini tertuang dalam putusan Nomor: 384/Pid.B/2021/PN Bkn tertanggal 2 November halaman 43-47.
“Jadi tidak ada pertimbangan majelis hakim yang mengatakan Anthony Hamzah ikut dan turut serta melakukan tindak pidana seperti yang dilaporkan,” kata kuasa hukum Anthony dalam berkas permohonan praperadilan.
Keanehan tidak hanya sampai di situ. Saat Anthony jadi tersangka 9 September 2021, dia sama sekali belum pernah dipanggil dan diminta keterangan terkait kasus yang menjeratnya. Polres Kampar baru kirim surat panggilan pertama pada 27 September dan panggilan kedua 6 Oktober. Satu saksi atas nama Henni Puspita Sari juga terima dua kali surat panggilan setelah ada tersangka.
Surat perintah membawa, penangkapan dan penahanan Anthony juga dinilai cacat hukum. Anthony ditangkap di Bekasi, Jawa Barat, 3 Januari 2022. Surat perintah membawa keluar di Bangkinang, Riau, pada jam, hari dan tanggal sama. Nomor surat perintah membawa dan penangkapan juga sama dan dikeluarkan pada waktu berbeda.
Saat membawa Anthony, Tim Polres Kampar tidak meninggalkan surat apapun pada istri maupun anak Anthony, saat itu. Sejumlah surat itu baru diserahkan ke keluarga Anthony, 5 Januari 2022 setelah istri Anthony beberapa kali menanyakan kabar suaminya.
Delita Zul, istri Anthony juga memohon praperadilan ke PN Bangkinang menyoal legalitas perusahaan melaporkan peristiwa perusakan rumah karyawan kebun, penetapan tersangka, penangkapan, penahanan serta administrasi kepolisian lain.
Polres Kampar mengaku telah mengumpul dan mendapat lebih dua alat bukti sah berupa keterangan 16 saksi termasuk Anthony, keterangan dua ahli, surat dan senjata yang dipakai massa saat mendatangi perumahan karyawan LH. Prosedur itu polisi klaim sesuai Peraturan Kapolri 6/2019.
Terkait dua sprindik dalam satu laporan polisi, Polres Kampar menyebut hanya sebatas administrasi untuk penyesuaian nama personil yang menangani perkara Anthony. Dalam rujukan SPDP juga dijelaskan, penetapan tersangka Anthnoy bukan hanya sprindik 9 September 2021 juga sprindik 6 Januari 2021.
Polres Kampar tak menjawab keberatan kuasa hukum Anthony soal tahun penerbitan sprindik Hendra Sakti yang keluar dulu daripada laporan polisi. Polisi juga tidak menjelaskan perbedaan nomor laporan polisi dalam penetapan tersangka dan status DPO Anthony.
Polres Kampar mengaitkan keterlibatan Anthony dalam perusakan dan pengosongan rumah karyawan LH berdasarkan pertimbangan majelis dalam putusan Hendra Sakti halaman 61 yang menyebut aksi itu diketahui dan atas perintah Anthony.
Polres Kampar juga menyebut Anthony, sebagai tersangka tidak kooperatif karena dua kali tidak penuhi panggilan penyidik. Upaya penangkapan dan penahanan pun dianggap sah. Lagi pula, perlindungan LPSK terhadap Anthony sebagai saksi bukan tersangka. Status ini dinilai tak serta merta Anthony kebal hukum.
Polres Kampar sepertinya kurang cermat. Perlindungan LPSK terhadap Anthony sebagai saksi pelaku atau tersangka yang dijelaskan dalam halaman 13 paragraf akhir dan halaman 14 paragraf awal. Polres Kampar juga tidak menjawab keberatan Anthony, soal tidak ada koordinasi dengan LPSK atas tindakan hukum yang mereka lakukan.
Perusahaan tak berizin
Atas kasus perusahaan belum punya IUP, pengurus Kopsa M juga melayangkan surat keberatan ke pemerintah setempat karena LH menguasai 398 hektar lahan koperasi. Mereka juga melaporkan ke Bareskrim Polri, 27 Mei tahun lalu penyerobotan lahan dan tindak pidana perkebunan. Polisi sudah turun dan memeriksa sejumlah saksi termasuk perusahaan.
Idrus, Kabid Usaha Perkebun Dinas Perkebunan, Peternakan dan Kesehatan Hewan (Disbunnakkeswan) Kampar membenarkan, permohonan izin usaha perkebunan (IUP) perusahaan yang masih tertahan di Dinas Penanaman Modal dan Pelayanan Terpadu Satu Pintu (DPMPTSP), Kampar. Informasi yang dia ketahui, LH harus mendapat dokumen pengelolaan lingkungan hidup terlebih dahulu.
Meski LH beroperasi tanpa izin sejak 2008, Disbunnakkeswan Kampar belum pernah mengawasi atau mengecek langsung operasi perusahaan. Dinas cenderung pasif hanya mengimbau perusahaan agar mengurus izin. Dinas tak berinisiatif mengecek kondisi lapangan ketika mengetahui ada pergolakan di masyarakat.
“Kami baru mengecek lapangan setelah ada permohonan izin,” kata Idrus.
Dia tidak menyangkal ada penolakan petani dan anggota Kopsa M. LH, katanya, harus menyelesaikan terlebih dahulu masalah itu. Persoalan ini, katanya, akan dibahas Dinas Lingkungan Hidup (DLH) Kampar dalam permohonan izin lingkungan.
Kabid Tata Lingkungan DLH Kampar Agustriyadi membenarkan ada permohonan dokumen pengelolaan lingkungan oleh perusahaan.
Agus sudah mengetahui keluhan koperasi jauh hari. Dia terima surat Setara Institute dan Equality Law Firm, pendamping dan kuasa hukum Kopsa M, tentang penyerobotan lahan oleh perusahaan.
Masalahnya, Agus tidak menjawab atau membalas surat itu. Dia juga tidak mengundang petani dan pengurus Kopsa M untuk minta klarifikasi. Sikapnya pasif, hanya berharap pihak yang menolak dan keberatan datang menemui langsung.
Sebaliknya, Agus justru respon cepat dengan meminta klarifikasi pada LH. Katanya, perusahaan klaim tak ada konflik lahan melainkan pertikaian dua pengurus koperasi. LH menyatakan bertanggungjawab bila ada masalah kemudian hari. Agus pun manut dengan surat pernyataan yang dibuat LH.
Agus juga aktif minta klarifikasi sampai ke Kantor Pertanahan Kampar. Lembaga itu juga sudah memberikan notulensi yang menyatakan tak ada masalah lahan yang jadi obyek permohonan LH. Dia juga menyerahkan masalah itu pada LH untuk diselesaikan, tetapi mengabaikan keberatan petani dan koperasi.
“Secara sarat administrasi, yang kami terima sudah lengkap. Sudah uji publik tujuh hari. Ada surat penolakan dan sudah kami rapatkan dengan sekretariat daerah juga. Konfliknya berbeda. Maka kami coba ekspos,” katanya, ketika dihubungi, akhir Januari 2022.
Patar Pangasian, pengacara LH hanya membaca permintaan konfirmasi dan pertanyaan seputar permohonan dokumen pengelolaan lingkungan dan IUP yang dikirim ke nomor telepon celularnya. Dihubungi 17 Januari lalu, dia sempat bilang lahan Kopsa M tak ada sangkut paut dengan lahan kliennya. Saat Mongabay hubungi lagi, dia bilang tengah sibuk.
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- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Right to liberty and security
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- Community-based HRD, Land rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
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- Pending
- Date added
- Feb 24, 2022
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- Indonesia
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- Jan 17, 2022
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Aparat kepolisian membubarkan paksa aksi yang digelar para pengungsi Afghanistan di depan Kantor UNHCR, di Pekanbaru, Riau, Senin (17/1) kemarin. Aparat diduga melakukan kekerasan kepada para pengungsi tersebut.
Aksi pembubaran paksa yang dilakukan aparat kepolisian turut dibagikan oleh aktivis HAM, Veronica Koman lewat akun twitter pribadinya @VeronicaKoman.
Dalam video itu, terlihat polisi yang menggunakan tameng dan tongkat memukuli sejumlah pencari suaka. Beberapa orang lari kocar-kacir menghindari pukulan aparat.
Veronica mengatakan para pencari suaka itu semula berunjuk rasa di depan kantor UNHCR menyikapi dugaan bunuh diri seorang pengungsi Afghanistan.
Dalam rekaman video lain terlihat sejumlah orang mengenakan rompi berwarna biru terlihat jatuh di tanah dan seolah diinjak-injak oleh orang yang lain.
Hingga berita ini diturunkan, belum ada keterangan resmi dari kepolisian terkait peristiwa itu. CNNIndonesia.com sudah menghubungi Kabid Humas Polda Riau Kombes Sunarto namun belum mendapat respons.
UNHCR menyayangkan insiden yang terjadi antara pengungsi dan aparat kepolisian di Pekanbaru kemarin. UNHCR menyatakan menyampaikan pendapat di muka umum diizinkan di Indonesia.
"Kami menolak segala bentuk kekerasan. Melakukan aksi damai adalah hal yang diperbolehkan di Indonesia sebagai salah satu cara penyampaian aspirasi," demikian bunyi keterangan resmi UNHCR Sebagaimana dikutip Selasa (18/1).
Di lain sisi, UNHCR mengklaim selalu mengingatkan para pengungsinya agar mematuhi hukum dan tidak mengganggu ketertiban umum.
"Mereka berisiko mengalami pembubaran paksa oleh pihak otoritas atau bahkan dapat didetensi/ditahan," ujarnya.
"Kami akan terus menawarkan pengungsi untuk berdiskusi secara terbuka dengan staff UNHCR dan mitra kerja kami. Dan terus meningkatkan agar mereka mematuhi hukum di negara ini agar insiden serupa tak terulang di masa depan," demikian bunyi keterangan itu.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Community-based HRD
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Feb 24, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Feb 8, 2022
- Event Description
Local opposition to a mine on Indonesia’s Java Island, and the heavy-handed police crackdown on protesters, has turned the national spotlight on a spate of development projects touted by the government as being of “strategic importance.”
The conflict centers on a planned mine that will supply the nearby Bener dam, under construction since 2018, with andesite rock. About a quarter of the village of Wadas in Purworejo district, in the province of Central Java, is slated to be mined — something that locals have strongly opposed since 2013.
But while their protests have simmered for nearly a decade, the issue only exploded onto the national stage this month: On Feb. 8, hundreds of police officers arrived in Wadas, claiming they were there to escort officials from the land agency who wanted to demarcate the 114-hectare (282-acre) mining area within the village.
The heavy police presence triggered a clash with the villagers, resulting in the arrest of 67 people, 13 of them children. Police had previously arrested 11 and 12 villagers, respectively, in similar confrontations in 2019 and 2021.
A preliminary investigation by the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) found that the police used physical violence in the latest incident in Wadas. It said this had caused trauma among some villagers, including children, with several people fleeing their homes and not returning yet.
The police have refuted Komnas HAM’s findings, saying they only “forcefully arrested” the villagers without resorting to violence.
A villager, who asked to be identified by the pseudonym Siji, said he was chased by plainclothes assailants when he was praying at a mosque in Wadas. They assaulted him at his house, then handcuffed him and five other villagers before taking them to the local police station.
Waliyah, another villager, told Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo during the latter’s visit to Wadas on Feb. 13 that her husband was among the villagers arrested during the clash.
“We’re scared, sir. My husband was arrested without knowing what the problem is,” Waliyah said. “Now [he’s] home and if [he] sees the police or strangers in black outfits, [he] gets scared. Every day [he] locks himself in the house. The doors are always locked. [My] children are also traumatized, sir.” ‘Escort investors’
While the Wadas case is one of many land conflicts in Indonesia in which the security forces have been accused of cracking down on local communities in favor of state or corporate interests, it’s one of the few that has shot to national prominence.
In addition to prompting visits from the governor and the rights commission, the latest clash has also seen representatives from the presidential palace meet with the villagers. And while they’ve promised to convey the villagers’ grievances to the president, longtime observers of this and other conflicts say it’s precisely the Widodo administration’s unrelenting push for infrastructure projects that’s fueling these problems.
Wahyu Yun Santoso, an environmental law expert at Gadjah Mada University, linked the Wadas conflict to Widodo’s pro-investment statements, particularly one he issued in December 2021, when he ordered the national police chief to fire any local police chiefs who fail to “escort investors.”
“There’s an indication that the event in Wadas is linked to the president’s statement, coupled with the fact that the Bener dam project is a national strategic project and thus has become a priority,” Wahyu said.
The conflict has also prompted 55 academics from 31 universities and research institutions across Indonesia to issue a joint call for the government to reconsider the dam project as a part of the slate of national strategic projects.
“The urgency of this project has to be reevaluated, especially with violent acts that come with its process,” they said in a press statement. “The state is obligated to provide protection and fulfill human rights.”
Dewi Kartika, secretary-general of the Consortium for Agrarian Reform (KPA), said the Wadas case is the latest example of how the government’s national strategic projects result in land grabbing and conflicts.
“The president has to make sure that all national strategic projects don’t eliminate people’s rights to their lands and space to live,” she said.
The Indonesian Center for Environmental Law (ICEL) said the conflict highlights the failure of the Bener dam project to involve the public in the decision-making process. Instead, the government has pushed this and other projects from the top down, often ignoring the communities most likely to be affected, the NGO said.
“As a result, there’s no space for the public to learn [about the project] and voice their objection against a national strategic project,” ICEL said in a statement. “Furthermore, public involvement is also not effective and too late, seeing how it’s almost certain that the project will proceed.”
ICEL said it’s important for the Widodo administration to guarantee community rights to decide on a project being undertaken in their area, as well as to strengthen public participation in the country’s development. ‘Nothing’s been violated’
Senior government officials have indicated the mine project will go ahead, regardless of the current furor.
Ganjar, the Central Java governor, who is reportedly eyeing a presidential run in 2024, declined to respond directly to the Wadas villagers’ calls for the mine permit to be revoked, calling it a “technical issue.”
Mahfud M.D., the chief minister for legal and security affairs, was more explicit about where the Widodo administration stands, saying the dam project will continue. This time, he added, there will be dialog with the villagers, with the government taking a “persuasive” approach rather than a repressive one.
Mahfud also rejected allegations that the dam project violates any laws, in response to protesters’ concerns about the lack of an environmental impact analysis.
“[That] has been met,” Mahfud said. “Nothing’s been violated.”
The Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi), however, has noted that the planned mine doesn’t have its own environmental impact analysis. Instead, it’s bundled into the environmental impact analysis for the dam.
Halik Sandera, director of the Walhi chapter in Yogyakarta, the nearest large city to Wadas, said the mine should have a separate environmental impact analysis since mining is a different activity from dam construction. Mining activity also requires a host of other permits, including for exploration and post-mining activity, he added.
The initial presentation by project officials to villagers was “focused more on the benefit of the dam, and what a dam is,” Halik said. “They didn’t inform [the villagers] in detail about what the impact [of the mine] on the people would be.”
The Yogyakarta Legal Aid Institute (LBH), which is assisting the Wadas protesters, said the villagers have never been opposed to the dam project itself. The dam, which is expected to be completed by 2024, the final year of the Widodo administration, would provide electricity for three districts, including Purworejo, where Wadas is located.
What they oppose, said LBH Yogyakarta campaign official Dhanil Al Ghifary, is the planned andesite mine, which would destroy their farms.
Siswanto, a Wadas villager, said they’re also concerned about the mine’s environmental impact.
“Mining will threaten the safety of the villagers of Wadas and its surrounding areas,” he said. “The hills of Wadas are in an area that’s prone to landslides.”
Siswanto said the villagers remain opposed to the planned mine, even if the project is touted as being for economic development.
“What’s the use of supporting the economy,” he said, “if people are going to be sacrificed?”
Head of the Research Division of the Yogyakarta Legal Aid Institute (LBH), Era Hareva Pasarua, revealed that approximately 25 residents of Wadas Village, Bener District, Purworejo Regency were transported to the Bener Police Station. Era said that one of the legal team from LBH Yogyakarta, Dhanil Al Ghifary and Julian was also arrested. "About 25 people were brought to the Bener Police, including the legal team from LBH Yogyakarta
One of the prisoners was the artist and activist Bambang Adyatmata or commonly called Yayak Yatmaka.
- Impact of Event
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- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to liberty and security
- HRD
- Artist, Land rights defender, NGO staff
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Feb 22, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Jan 18, 2022
- Event Description
Regarding today’s forced summons of human rights defenders Fatia Maulidiyanti and Haris Azhar, FORUM-ASIA Executive Director Shamini Darshni Kaliemuthu said:
The harassment of Fatia and Haris earlier today reflects the Indonesian government’s continuous use of reprisals against human rights defenders. Approximately 8:00 am, five police officers arrived at Fatia’s residence, and another four arrived at Haris’ house to pick them up for interrogation. This stems from charges filed last year by the Coordinating Minister of Maritime Affairs and Investment, Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan against the two over comments regarding a report alleging the involvement of army officials with the operations of the gold mining sector in Papua.
The unexpected police presence at their respective homes is clearly an intimidation against these defenders, and sends out a message that defenders will be targeted for exposing corruption or rights violations.
We call on the police to immediately end the criminalisation of these two defenders. The Government of Indonesia must instead ensure protection of human rights defenders who hold state actors accountable, and halt any misuse of litigation by authorities, businesses, and other sectors.
Indonesia as a democracy must be committed towards the implementation of laws and policies that protect freedom of expression, and it must respect the rights of its people to share critical or dissenting views to hold the government accountable.
About Fatia and Haris Fatia Maulidiyanti is the Coordinator of the Commission for the Disappeared and Victims of Violence (KontraS). Haris Azhar is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of Lokataru Foundation.
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- Gender of HRD
- Man, Woman
- Violation
- Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of expression Online
- HRD
- NGO staff, WHRD
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Active
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- Date added
- Jan 19, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Nov 23, 2021
- Event Description
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) calls for the immediate release of Muhammad Asrul, a journalist in central Indonesia’s South Sulawesi province who has been sentenced to three months in prison in a defamation case which, under Indonesian law, should have been treated as a civil matter. The prosecution must drop the case and let him be acquitted on appeal, RSF says.
A reporter for the Berita News website who investigated alleged local corruption, Muhammad Asrul was convicted on 23 November by a court in the city of Palopo of criminal defamation under section 27.3 of the “Informasi dan Transaksi Elektronik” Law (Electronic Information and Transactions Law) – usually referred to as the “ITE Law.”
He was convicted in connection with a three-part story in May 2019 about alleged embezzlement by local officials in three building projects – repairs to a hydro-electric dam, the revitalisation of the Palopo Pancasila industrial zone and construction of a bypass west of the city.
Acquittal on appeal
The complaint was brought by the Palopo mayor’s son, Farid Kisam Judas, who was named in the articles. He filed criminal charges on 17 December 2019 accusing Asrul of defamation and inciting hatred. The police arrested Asrul six weeks later, on 29 January 2020, without allowing him access to a lawyer, and he was held for 36 days, until Indonesia’s Press Council, known as the “Dewan Pers,” intervened and obtained his conditional release. But the local prosecutor’s office pursued its criminal investigation.
“Muhammad Asrul’s three-month prison sentence violates the basic principles of press freedom as proclaimed in the Republic of Indonesia’s fundamental laws,” said Daniel Bastard, the head of RSF’s Asia-Pacific desk. “We call on the Palopo prosecutor’s office to immediately drop their unjustified case against this journalist so that he can be released and acquitted on appeal. He should never have been brought before a criminal court because this kind of complaint should be handled as a civil matter, as the ‘Dewan Pers’ has maintained.”
Civil jurisdiction denied
The Press Council, which issued a statement condemning the Palopo court’s decision, can itself act as mediator in a defamation complaint against a journalist by someone named in a media report. The Press Council’s competence in this case was nonetheless denied by the prosecutor’s office, which claimed that Berita News was not registered as a media outlet when Asrul’s articles were published and that this therefore justified treating the matter as a criminal case.
The ITE Law is often used by local officials in Indonesia to harass journalists whose reporting annoys them. Diananta Putra Sumedi, a local website editor in South Kalimantan province, was sentenced to three and a half years in prison under the ITE Law in 2020 for his coverage of the allegedly illegal seizure of land from an indigenous group by a huge palm oil company with accomplices within the local government. The Press Council’s role in this case was also overridden by the local prosecutor’s office, as RSF reported at the time.
Indonesia is ranked 113th out of 180 countries in RSF's 2021 World Press Freedom Index.
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- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Enactment of repressive legislation and policies, Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of expression Offline, Right to liberty and security
- HRD
- Media Worker
- Perpetrator-State
- Judiciary
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jan 11, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Jan 7, 2021
- Event Description
“We have fought against them for so long, but the mining activities just carry on and so does the criminalization,” says Sapoy, a resident of Jomboran village on the Indonesian island of Java.
Sapoy, who goes by one name, was questioned by police in Sleman district, Yogyakarta province, where his village is located, in October in connection with a criminal complaint filed by a mining company operating in the area. He leads a group, the Kali Progo People’s Collective (PMKP), that has since 2017 protested against the mining of sand and rock in the vicinity of the Progo River, the main source of freshwater for many households in Sleman district.
The group says the mining operations have exacerbated the freshwater crisis in the district and created noise pollution. They also accuse the mining companies of forging their community consent documents, one of the pieces of paperwork required for obtaining an operating license.
In January this year, local police received two criminal complaints centered on the mining activities. One was filed Jan. 7 with the Sleman police by Pramudya Afgani, the owner of one of the mining outfits, in which he accused the PMKP of destruction of property and obstruction of mining activities following a protest in December 2020. The PMKP filed its own complaint Jan. 11 with the Yogyakarta police, alleging document forgery by the miners. Since then, however, police have only followed up on Pramudya’s complaint, questioning 18 Jomboran villagers, including Sapoy.
“The locals feel threatened by the mining activities there,” said Himawan Adi, head of advocacy for the Yogyakarta chapter of the Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi), the country’s biggest green NGO. “When they’re expressing their concerns, they end up facing criminalization.”
Walhi Yogyakarta says the police probe into the Jomboran village protesters is the first recorded case of a criminal investigation related to environmental protests since the passage of the country’s amended mining law in May 2020. The law has been widely criticized for stripping back environmental protections and favoring miners in disputes with affected communities.
Observers in Indonesia point to a long history of injustice toward communities involved in disputes with extractive companies. Protesters frequently face the threats of violence, arrest and imprisonment on dubious and often frivolous charges, activists say. In 2020, 69 Indonesians were “criminalized” in this way in eight cases, according to data from the watchdog NGO Mining Advocacy Network (Jatam).
“The state wants to chase after economic growth, but the people want to protect their environment because it’s limited,” said Julian Dwi Prasetya, head of advocacy for the Yogyakarta chapter of the Indonesian Legal Aid Institute (YLBHI).
It’s a similar pattern to the persecution faced by communities embroiled in disputes and land conflicts with palm oil companies across Indonesia. An analysis of 150 disputes involving palm firms found that current channels for addressing the conflicts between villagers and companies generally fail to produce meaningful results for the affected communities.
With no other avenue for redress, communities often resort to staging demonstrations. These typically take the form of peaceful protests in front of government buildings, sometimes escalating into more confrontational actions in or near plantations, such as land occupations and blockades, according to the study.
Indonesia has a tainted track of environmental defenders being threatened with violence and even death. In the first quarter of 2021, 70 people in 10 cases were subject to arrest, physical abuse and unfair court trial, according to the think tank Institute for Policy Research and Advocacy (ELSAM).
“This is harrowing data,” said ELSAM researcher Filarian Burhan.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Environmental rights defender, NGO
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Corporation Extractive industries
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jan 11, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Nov 11, 2021
- Event Description
In 2020, residents of Suka Mukti village in southern Sumatra paid 10 million rupiah each, about $700, to a government agency to obtain titles to their land — a process that is officially supposed to be free. This year, the same agency declared the certificates illegal because, it says, the land falls inside a concession held by a palm oil company.
The fiasco has shone a light on the corruption and opacity that cloud the land-titling process in Indonesia, and the role of a “land mafia” in keeping it that way to serve the interests of big businesses.
“According to the regulations, land certificates are free,” says Roni Septian, head of advocacy at the Consortium for Agrarian Reform (KPA), an NGO. “From that alone, we can see how corrupt the practices of the land agency are. That’s concrete evidence of how sophisticated the land mafia is.”
He adds the Suka Mukti case is just the tip of the iceberg, with the land mafia operating throughout Indonesia.
“Millions of farmers have had their lands robbed from them because the government manipulated data,” he says. Land titles taken away — twice
The village of Suka Mukti, in Ogan Komering Ilir (OKI) district, South Sumatra province, was established by settlers from Java in 1981. They were part of the national government’s “transmigration” program, which aimed to entice people away from densely populated Java by offering them land in other parts of the archipelago.
From 1983-1985, the local government issued land ownership decrees for the 450 Suka Mukti families, but in 1991, the village chief rescinded the decrees for 191 of those families. The reason given was that their lands would be upgraded to “plasma” plantations, which meant they’d be cultivating oil palms and selling the crop to a palm oil company, essentially ensuring them a guaranteed buyer and price.
But the village head instead sold the land to various third parties, including palm oil company PT Treekreasi Marga Mulya (TMM).
Since then, the villagers fought to reclaim their land, and in 2019 applied to the Ministry of Environment and Forestry to carry out an assessment to determine whether they qualified to seek titles to the land. The assessment concluded that the lands didn’t overlap with any existing concessions, so the villagers duly applied for land certificates to the South Sumatra land agency in 2020.
In March that year, they finally obtained their certificates from the agency. But while the process is supposed to be free of charge, the villagers say they had to pay 10 million rupiah per certificate, for the 36 certificates issued.
Now, those certificates are gone. In June 2020, a signboard went up on the land declaring that TMM held the concession to the area, and listing the number for a right-to-cultivate permit, or HGU — the last in a series of licenses that oil palm companies must obtain before being allowed to start planting.
This year, in move reminiscent of how the villagers lost their ownership decrees the first time around, a land agency official visited the village and asked for the certificates back so that they could be “secured.”
“As a layman, I knew nothing,” says Abu, one of the villagers. “So we handed over our certificates.”
On July 9, the South Sumatra land agency sent the villagers a letter telling them their certificates had been revoked: their lands overlapped with TMM’s concession, and the company had obtained its HGU permit back in 1997, trumping the villagers’ 2020 title deeds. Maladministration
The agency’s flip-flop has raised a host of questions for the villagers and others scrutinizing the case, primarily over why it issued the certificates in the first place if the land was already part of an existing concession.
“When we came to the local land agency, they said there’s no HGU and thus the agency was ready to issue the land certificates [for us],” Abu said.
Pius Situmorang, a lawyer representing the villagers, says there’s a suspicion that TMM doesn’t actually have an HGU permit for the land in question. He notes that a sign on the same plot of land claims it’s owned by one Shodiq (likely the OKI deputy district head, Dja’far Shodiq, according to Pius). He adds another part of the contested area was recently acquired by the government for a planned toll road running through the area, and for which the government has paid compensation to some of the villagers.
“There’s no way there’s an HGU permit for that land if there’s already a plasma plantation there owned by an individual, and land procurement done by the state, in which the compensation money was paid out,” Pius says.
Julius Ibrani, secretary-general of the Indonesian Legal Aid and Human Rights Association (PBHI), says the land agency’s issuance and swift revocation of the villagers’ certificates points to gross negligence within the bureaucracy.
“Even if we ignore [the allegations about the land mafia], there’s still maladministration perpetrated not by the locals, but by the government,” he says.
This then raises the question of whether there will be any consequences for the maladministration, says Sandrayati Moniaga, a member of the National Commission on Human Rights.
“Are there any sanctions for the officials involved? If there are, does it mean [the villagers] will be compensated for the revocation of their land certificates?” she says.
Officials from the National Land Agency, to which the provincial land agency reports, have promised to carry out an investigation of the Suka Mukti case. ‘Make, manipulate and falsify’
The HGU permit ascribed to TMM has also raised questions, including over whether it even exists.
Pius, the Suka Mukti villagers’ lawyer, notes that three different permit numbers have been cited. In the land agency’s letter informing the villagers their certificates had been revoked, it gave the HGU number as 45. But the number on the signboard erected on the land after the villagers had obtained the permit is 11. And the number in a document sent by TMM to the villagers lists the permit number as 1.
“There’s clearly a scheme to blur the numbers of the permit,” Pius says. “What’s clear is that there are differing numbers of permit. This is proof that there’s no transparency from the land agency, resulting in this mess.”
Roni from the KPA says TMM’s HGU permit wasn’t registered in the land agency’s information system.
“So it’s very easy for the land agency to make, manipulate and falsify HGU permits that result in the loss of people’s rights over their lands,” he says.
The South Sumatra land agency has failed to explain the differing numbers. Firdaus, the director of land conflict at the National Land Agency, said that based on information gathered by the national government, the HGU permit owned by TMM was originally numbered 1, before it was changed to 45.
The National Land Agency has itself come under fire for refusing to make HGU data public — in flagrant and continued violation of a 2017 Supreme Court ruling ordering it to do so.
Each HGU permit includes details such as land boundaries, coordinates, and the size of the concession, as well as the leaseholder’s name.
In 2015, the NGO Forest Watch Indonesia (FWI) sued the National Land Agency to release the data. In 2017, the Supreme Court declared that HGU documents are public information and ordered the agency to make them publicly available. The decision was upheld on appeal in March 2021, yet the agency continues to hold out. It says it has discussed the matter with the office of the chief economics minister (who holds zero sway on judicial matters) and come to the conclusion that HGU data cannot be shared with the public because of the need to protect national interests.
Rights commissioner Sandrayati says cases like Suka Mukti could be prevented if the National Land Agency just does what the court ruled.
“The Supreme Court has already ruled that the [HGU] document is a public document,” she says. “So where’s the exact location of the [TMM] HGU? [Reveal it] so that we don’t have to debate endlessly.” Pro-investment mafia
A more transparent land-titling process would have prevented the palm oil company from claiming the land in the first place, Sandrayati says.
As part of the government’s transmigration program, the Suka Mukti villagers were not informal settlers; they would have arrived in 1981 with all the necessary documents ready, giving TMM no chance of obtaining an HGU in 1997.
Yet somehow, the land ownership decrees issued by the local government from 1983-1985 weren’t registered by the national government — and hence wouldn’t have been flagged in any application for an HGU permit for that particular area.
Sandrayati says that if those decrees had maps attached with them, the villagers could use them to reinforce their claim to the land.
“If not, then it’s going to be difficult to know where the overlaps [between the villagers’ lands and the concession] are without having the coordinates,” she says.
Roni of the KPA says this opacity in the process provide a space for the land mafia to operate, and that they’ve been by the government’s pro-investor policies, which include making it easy for companies to secure land — in many cases land that’s already occupied by local or Indigenous communities.
“President Joko Widodo [recently] said he would sack police chiefs who are not pro-investment,” Roni says. “So it’s the government itself that encourages the practice of the land mafia. These land mafia are protected by security personnel and the police because they’ve been ordered [by the president] to secure investments.”
The head of the National Land Agency, Sofyan Djalil, recently said at least 125 officials in his agency were believed to have been part of this land mafia since 2016. Some of these officials face criminal investigations; the rest have been slapped with administrative sanctions or simply moved to other positions. ‘Intimidation, terror, criminalization’
For the Suka Mukti villagers, the ordeal continues. Deprived of the titles to their land, they have since Oct. 29 occupied the disputed land in protest, and say they now face pressure from the police.
“There’s been a lot of efforts to intimidate us,” says Syahrul, a villager. “The Ogan Komering Ilir police have been safeguarding the company in its harvesting activities.”
The villagers have been reported to the police by TMM and the Suka Mukti village chief, Sutamar, who accuses some of them of falsifying his signature on documents needed to obtain their land certificates. TMM’s complaint to the police, meanwhile, is about the villagers’ occupation of the contested land.
On Nov. 11, four police officers came to the home of one of the villagers and demanded to see his land certificate, without producing a warrant. On Nov. 20, police summoned some of the villagers for questioning about how they were able to obtain the land certificates from the local land agency in 2020.
Prior to the questioning, a local police officer reportedly told some of the locals not to get involved in the conflict because any holders of land certificates would be arrested.
All these allegations, if true, constitute attempts to criminalize the villagers and silence them, another tactic of the land mafia, according to Gina Sabrina, a project manager with the PBHI, the legal aid association.
“There is intimidation, terror, physical occupation of land such as erecting boards, and efforts to criminalize [the villagers],” she says.
At the same time, TMM is harvesting palm fruit on the contested land in violation of an agreement made with villagers for both sides to not carry out any activities in the area, Syahrul says.
Barita Uli Lumbantobing, a lawyer for TMM, said the villagers don’t have a legitimate claim to the land and reiterated that the company obtained its HGU permit in 1997. He added that the villagers’ occupation of the land had disrupted TMM’s operations. 30 years disenfranchised
Sandrayati, the right commissioner, says all parties should refrain from doing anything that could further inflame the dispute.
“The National Land Agency has to declare that there’s a conflict [in the contested land] and they [the company] must therefore stop its activities first in order to create peace there,” she says. “The villagers also have to be calm first to cool the situation down. The National Land Agency can ask the police to create order and peace, and to not side with a particular party. We need to ensure the police are truly neutral here.”
Abu, the villager, echoed the call for not aggravating the tensions and for the police to not take sides.
“Don’t disturb the villagers who are at the location. The police have to be neutral, don’t side with the party that has money,” he says.
He says the government should work to resolve the conflict as soon as possible, given that the villagers’ lack of formal land ownership has now lasted for more than 30 years.
“We’ve been a victim for 30 years, yet we really want to cultivate our own lands,” Abu says. “I ask the president to solve our conflict with the company and the land mafia. Don’t let us, the common people, be victims of the land mafia. If this persists, our country will be destroyed. When will we be free of [the land mafia]?”
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Intimidation and Threats
- Rights Concerned
- Land rights, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Land rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jan 11, 2022
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Oct 13, 2021
- Event Description
Demo sekelompok mahasiswa di depan Kantor Bupati Tangerang, Banten, berujung ricuh. Polisi membubarkan massa dan mengamankan 18 orang mahasiswa.
"18 orang (diamankan)," ujar Kapolresta Tangerang Kombes Wahyu Sri Bintoro saat dimintai konfirmasi detikcom, Rabu (13/10/2021).
Wahyu tidak memberikan penjelasan lebih detail soal identitas 18 mahasiswa yang diamankan itu. Belum diketahui juga apakah para mahasiswa itu sudah dipulangkan atau belum.
Sementara itu, Wahyu menegaskan pihaknya telah memberikan pengarahan kepada personel yang melakukan pengamanan. Dalam apel tersebut, Wahyu menekankan kepada anggota agar tidak melakukan kekerasan dan melaksanakan pengamanan dengan humanis.
"Sudah di-APP (beri pengarahan) tidak ada tindakan atau gerakan tambahan seperti memukul, tetap lakukan secara humanis," imbuh Wahyu. Polisi-Mahasiswa Sempat Dorong-dorongan
Demonstrasi tersebut berlangsung pada siang tadi di depan kantor Bupati Tangerang. Demo bertepatan dengan peringatan hari ulang tahun Kabupaten Tangerang ke-389.
Wakapolresta Tangerang AKBP Leonard M Sinambela mengatakan aksi mahasiswa tersebut hendak menuntut Bupati Tangerang atas beberapa persoalan. Namun saat itu Bupati sedang tidak berada di lokasi lantaran sedang ada beberapa kegiatan.
"Mereka itu menuntut Bupati menemui padahal kan tidak ada Bupati kan kegiatan paripurna dan kegiatan rangkaian lainnya," kata Leonard saat dihubungi terpisah.
Leonard juga mengatakan dalam aksi itu massa dan pihak kepolisian sempat terlibat dorong-dorongan. Hingga akhirnya polisi menangkap sejumlah peserta demo.
"Ya mereka yang mendorong-dorong, mereka yang maksa para petugas akhirnya kan diamankan, dibawa ke Polres sekarang dimintai keterangan," tambahnya.
Leonard menyampaikan, aksi tersebut tidak mengantongi izin dari pihak kepolisian, mengingat situasi saat ini masih pandemi COVID-19.
"Jadi gini, intinya dari Polresta Tangerang melakukan kegiatan pengamanan kegiatan penyampaian pendapat. Teman-teman ini juga pada prinsipnya kan tidak dikasih surat izin demo karena kan kita masih status PPKM level 3," jelas Leonard.
Brigadir NP polisi, pelaku smackdown mahasiswa di Tangerang diberi sanksi hukuman penahanan selama 21 hari. Ia juga mendapatkan teguran tertulis dan didemosi dari jabatannya di satuan Reskrim dengan tidak diberikan kewenangan untuk penyelidikan dan penyidikan.
Persidangan Brigadir NP dipimpin oleh Kapolresta Tangerang Kombes Wahyu Sri Bintoro dan mendapatkan supervise dari Promam Polri. Persidangan di Polda Banten dan dihadiri oleh Fariz selaku korban dan ditemani oleh ketiga rekanya.
"Terhadap saudara NP telah sah dan meyakinkan melakukan pelangagran aturan disiplin Polri. Dia benar secara fakta melakukan pelanggaran atura disiplin. NP diberikan sanksi terberat dan berlapis. Apa saja, mulai dari penahanan di tempat khusus selama 21 hari, jadi dilanjutkan sejak putusan ini, dia berada di tempat tahanan khusus Propam Polda Banten," kata Kabid Humas Polda Banten AKBP Shinto Silitongga di Serang, Kamis (21/10/2021). Sanksi demosi sebagai bintara di Polresta Tangerang adalah tidak diberikannya kewenangan tugas pada yang bersangkutan. Selain itu, ia diberi teguran secara tertulis. Teguran ini, oleh Kabid diklaim bisa mengakibatkan secara administrasi berimbas pada kenaikan pangkat dan jadi kendala mengikuti pendidikan lanjutan di kepolisian.
Dalam persidangan disiplin ini, Brigadir NP dinilai melakukan tindakan eksesif dan di luar prosedur. Ia juga dinilai tidak mengindahkan perintah atasan dan menimbulkan korban.
"Terakhir tindakan NP dapat menjatuhkan nama baik Polri," ujarnya.
Di putusan, katanya memang tidak ada kata-kata penurunan pangkat pada brigadir NP. Tapi, ia sebut teguran tertulis itu bisa menjadi kendala dalam pendidikannya ke depan. "Untuk penurunan pangkat tidak diberikan di putusan. Tapi sanksi teguran tertulis akan jadi kendala besar bagi yang bersangkutan untuk prosesi kenaikan pangkat pada jenjang lain," ujarnya.
- Impact of Event
- 18
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to liberty and security, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Dec 6, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Oct 23, 2021
- Event Description
Majelis hakim Pengadilan Negeri Ambon memvonis mahasiswa Universitas Pattimura Ambon Risman Soulissa yang menyerukan demonstrasi menurunkan Presiden Joko Widodo dan Gubernur Maluku Murad Ismail. Aktivis Himpunan Mahasiswa Islam (HMI) Cabang Ambon ini divonis selama delapan bulan penjara oleh majelis hakim yang diketuai Lucky Rombot Kalalo di Pengadilan Negeri Ambon pada Jumat (23/10/2021). Dalam sidang dengan agenda pembacaan putusan itu, majelis hakim menilai perbuatan Risman telah melanggar ketentuan dalam pasal 14 ayat (2) UU RI Nomor 1 tahun 1964 Undang-undang Informasi Teknologi Elektronik. Tanggapan penasihat hukum Menanggapi putusan hakim tersebut, salah satu panasihat hukum terdakwa, Hamid Fakaubun mengaku kecewa dengan putusan hakim yang memvonis kliennya 8 bulan penjara dipotong masa tahanan. Menurut Hamid putusan hakim tersebut tidak mempertimbangkan sejumlah fakta persidangan. “Kita kecewa dengan vonis yang diberikan, karena hakim tidak mempertimbangkan fakta-fakta persidangan. Tentu selaku penasehat hukum dengan melihat semua fakta persidangan kita berharap klien kita bebas dari segala tuntutan tapi faktanya dia dihukum,” kata Hamid kepada Kompas.com, Selasa (26/10/2021). Hamid menjelaskan, saat ini tim kuasa hukum sedang membahas masalah tersebut guna memutuskan apakah akan melakukan banding terkait putusan hakim atau tidak. “Sebentar ini kita akan rapat untuk membahas masalah ini karena kemarin saat ditanya hakim kita menjawab masih pikir-pikir. Kita juga sudah koordinasi dengan keluarga dan keluarga menyerahkan sepenuhnya kepada tim PH, jadi kita tunggu direktur LBH sebentar dan kita akan putusan langkah selanjutnya,” ungkapnya. Risman sendiri sudah tiga bulan menjalani penahanan di Lapas Ambon. Apabila tim kuasa hukum memutuskan menerima putusan hakim, maka hukuman yang harus dijalani Risman Solissa tersisa lima bulan. Karena status Risman saat ini mahasiswa semester akhir di Universitas Pattimura, maka pihaknya akan berkoordinasi dengan pihak Lapas untuk mempermudah studi kliennya itu. “Kita akan bicara dengan pimpinan lapas dulu karena Risman ini statusnya mahasiswa semester akhir agar dia bisa melakukan aktivitas studinya juga karena ada hal-hal yang urgen yang harus dilakukan di kampus,” ungkapnya. Diberitakan sebelumnya, mahasiswa di Ambon bernama Risman Soulissa ditangkap sejumlah polisi di kawasan Poka, Kecamatan Teluk Ambon pada Minggu (25/7/2021) malam. Dia ditangkap setelah menyerukan aksi unjuk rasa menolak Pemberlakuan Pembatasan Kegiatan masyarakat (PPKM) di akun media sosial. Saat itu Risman juga menggunggah seruan mencopot Presiden Joko Widodo, Gubernur Maluku dan Wali Kota Ambon. Risman kemudian diperiksa kurang lebih delapan jam dan akhirnya ditetapkan sebagai tersangka pada Senin pagi. Polisi menjerat tersangka dengan Pasal 45A sebagaimana dimaksud dalam Pasal 45 ayat 3 Undang-undang Nomor 19 Tahun 2016 tentang perubahan kedua atas UU nomor 11 tahun 2008 tentang Informasi dan Transaksi Elektronik dan atau Pasal 14 ayat 2 UU Nomor 1 Tahun 1946 tentang peraturan hukum pidana.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of expression Online, Right to liberty and security
- HRD
- Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Judiciary
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Related Events
- Indonesia: student leader arrested under repressive law after calling for demonstration
- Date added
- Nov 25, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Oct 15, 2021
- Event Description
Jerit tangisan ibu-ibu tak tertahan lagi, saat sejumlah anggota Brimob bersenjata AK 101 memborogol mereka. Para ibu dari Suku Adat Rendu di Desa Rendu, Kabupaten Nagekeo, NTT tersebut, menggelar aksi penghadangan petugas yang akan mengukur tanah adat mereka untuk Waduk Lambo.Masyarakat adat di Desa Rendu, masih belum setuju dengan rencana pemerintah membangun Waduk Lambo, karena bakal menenggelamkan tanah adat, makam keramat, dan tempat sakral untuk kegiatan ritual masyarakat adat.Para ibu rumah tangga yang bersikukuh melakukan penghadangan pengukuran tanah adat ini, kaget begitu melihat anggota Brimob yang mengendarai sejumlah motor trail, lengkap dengan senjata laras panjang, helm baja, dan rompi anti peluru menghampiri serta langsung memborogol tangan para ibu peserta aksi.Petugas pengukuran lahan langsung menyerobot masuk ke lokasi yang rencana akan dibangun waduk tersebut. Para ibu rumah tangga itu menangis histeris, menyaksikan petugas mulai mengukur tanah adat mereka dengan pengawalan ketat anggota Brimob.
Hermina Mawar, salah seorang ibu rumah tangga yang turut diborgol tangannya oleh anggota Brimob, mengaku sangat kecewa tanah adat yang secara turutn-temurun ditempati masyarakat adat Rendu bakal ditenggelamkan oleh pembangunan waduk. "Itu tanah ulayat. Tanah adat. Tanah leluhur kami. Di tanah itu ada makam leluhur kami yang selalu kami hormati. Tempat itu juga menjadi lokasi ritual adat kami. Sampai kapanpun kami akan menolak pembangunan waduk," tutur Hermina Mawar.
Hingah saat ini, masyarakat Adat Rendu masih terus berjaga-jaga di pintu masuk desanya. Mereka bersiap menghadang berbagai upaya untuk pembangunan waduk tersebut, karena sebagian tanah adat di lokasi yang akan dibangun waduk, mereka nilai sebagai tanah suci.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Woman
- Violation
- Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Land rights, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Indigenous peoples' rights defender, WHRD
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Nov 25, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Sep 2, 2021
- Event Description
Kriminalisasi terhadap 2 petani yang tergabung dalam Koperasi Petani Sawit Makmur (Kopsa M) atas laporan PT Perkebunan Nusantara (PTPN) V dan proses tidak prosedural Polres Kampar, menunjukkan bahwa cara-cara lama perusahaan BUMN berkolaborasi dengan penegak hukum belum berubah.
"Praktik ini seharusnya menjadi masa lalu. Tetapi faktanya di lapangan masih banyak terjadi. Klaim bahwa PTPN V compliance dengan standar sustainability policy dan standar bisnis dan HAM dalam tata kelola perkebunan, ternyata hanya menjadi slogan untuk dagang Sawit ke dunia internasional," ungkap Ketua Setara Institute Hendardi di Jakarta, Selasa (14/9/2021).
Petani yang menjual hasil kebun sendiri, kata Hendardi, justru dituduh menggelapkan barang oleh PTPN V dan Polres Kampar dengan drama merampas truk milik koperasi dan melaporkannya kepada Polres Kampar.
Dalam sekejap, kurang dari 24 jam, Polres Kampar telah menetapkan tersangka. Kasus rekayasa dengan nomor LP/434/IX/2021/SPKT/POLRES KAMPAR/POLDA RIAU, tanggal 1 September 2021 ini, telah menjerat Kiki Islami Parsha (pada 2/9/2021) dan Samsul Bahri (pada 7/9/2021).
"Atas ancaman kriminalisasi tersebut, perwakilan 997 petani yang sedang memperjuangkan hak-haknya yang dirampas PTPN dan pihak swasta lainnya ini mendatangi Lembaga Perlindungan Saksi dan Korban (LPSK). LPSK telah menetapkan petani-petani Kopsa M berada dalam status perlindungan lembaga negara ini," kata Hendardi.
Petani-petani ini, lanjut Hendardi, adalah saksi dan korban dari tata kelola PTPN V yang tidak akuntabel dan memperdaya rakyat dalam skema kerja sama yang tidak setara.
"Penggunaan instrumen hukum untuk membungkam petani adalah tindakan indisipliner dan kesewenang-wenangan aparat yang tidak boleh dibiarkan," cetus Hendardi. Menkopolhukam Mahfud Md dan Kapolri Jenderal Listyo Sigit Prabowo, menurut Hendardi, harus menghentikan kriminalisasi yang memalukan institusi-institusi negara dan BUMN. "Komplonas dan Bareskrim Polri harus mengawasi secara langsung dan seksama atas peragaan kesewenang-wenangan aparat Polri. Visi Polri yang Presisi dari Kapolri harus dipatuhi jajaran kepolisian di level Polda, Polres dan Polsek di seluruh Indonesia," tandas Hendardi.
- Impact of Event
- 2
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of expression Offline
- HRD
- Community-based HRD, Environmental rights defender
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Corporation Agricultural business
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Nov 25, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Sep 30, 2021
- Event Description
Polisi membubarkan dan menangkap aktivis Papua yang akan melakukan aksi unjuk rasa di depan Kantor Kedutaan Besar Amerika Serikat di Jakarta Pusat, Kamis (30/9/2021) siang. Salah satu peserta aksi, Ambrosius Mulait, mengungkapkan bahwa massa aksi yang berjumlah 17 orang langsung diangkut paksa begitu tiba di depan Kedubes AS. "Kami belum aksi sama sekali, sudah dipaksa naik ke mobil dalmas (pengendalian masyarakat)," kata Ambrosius saat dikonfirmasi, Kamis. Ambrosius juga menyebutkan, polisi melakukan tindakan represif saat mengamankan peserta unjuk rasa dengan menyemprot gas air mata hingga terjadi bentrok fisik. "Ada teman-teman kami yang dapat pukul dari aparat," katanya. Kapolres Jakarta Pusat Kombes Hengki Hariyadi membenarkan ada 17 aktivis Papua yang diamankan. Hengki menyebutkan, petugas kepolisian tak membolehkan aksi unjuk rasa itu karena saat ini Jakarta masih berstatus pemberlakuan pembatasan kegiatan masyarakat (PPKM) level 3 untuk mencegah Covid-19. "Jadi intinya pada saat PPKM level 3 ini bahwa segala kegiatan yang berpotensi menimbulkan kerumunan itu dilarang, dalam hal ini penyampaian pendapat di muka umum ini dilaksanakan mereka tanpa izin, kemudian tanpa rekomendasi dari pihak pengamanan," kata Hengki. Adapun aksi unjuk rasa yang digelar para aktivis Papua ini bertujuan untuk menyampaikan enam tuntutan, yakni:
- Aksi dalam rangka memperingati Roma Agreement yang ke-59.
- Mendesak Presiden Joko Widodo menarik anggota TNI-Polri yang ada di Papua karena membuat situasi masyarakat Papua tidak nyaman
- Bebaskan tahanan politik Victor Yeimo yang mengalami sakit dan ditahan di Mako Brimob Jayapura
- Menolak perpanjangan otsus karena dianggap sudah gagal menyejahterakan masyarakat Papua
- Berikan hak untuk penentuan nasib sendiri (referendum)
- Menolak Rrasisme dan tuntaskan pelanggaran HAM di Papua.
- Impact of Event
- 17
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- #COVID-19, Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to liberty and security, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Minority rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Nov 25, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Sep 24, 2021
- Event Description
Sedikitnya ada delapan orang tergabung dalam Front Perjuangan Rakyat (FPR) sempat diamankan polisi ketika melakukan aksi di depan Istana Negara, Jakarta Pusat. Namun, polisi mengklaim telah memulangkan mereka. "Terhadap mereka yang kami amankan adalah rekan-rekan dari FPR sejumlah delapan orang," ujar Wakapolres Metro Jakarta Pusat, Ajun Komisaris Besar Polisi Setyo Heriyatno kepada wartawan, Jumat 24 September 2021. Polisi telah memeriksa kedelapan orang tersebut. Kemudian, mereka dapat edukasi dari pihak kepolisian. Setelah itu, polisi memulangkan kedelapan orang tersebut. "Untuk saat ini mereka telah kami pulangkan dengan dijemput oleh orangtuanya," kata dia. Setyo berdalih pengamanan yang dilakukan terhadap mereka merupakan langkah antisipasi terjadinya kerumunan. Pasalnya, mereka demo tapi tak menyampaikan pemberitahuan dulu ke polisi. "Berdasarkan UU nomor 9 Tahun 1998 tentang kemerdekaan menyampaikan pendapat dimuka umum, Pasal 6 yaitu dalam penyampaian pendapat di muka umum berkewajiban mentaati hukum dan ketentuan peraturan UU yang berlaku. Selain itu juga diatur dalam Inmendagri nomor 43 tahun 2021 tentang PPKM level 4, level 3 dan level 2 melarang setiap bentuk aktivitas atau kegiatan yang dapat menimbulkan kerumunan," ujar dia. Maka dari itu, Setyo mengatakan kalau apa yang mereka lakukan tidak lain dalam rangka menegakkan protokol kesehatan COVID-19.
"Dengan berdasar aturan tersebut tindakan Polres Metro Jakarta Pusat lakukan dalam hal ini adalah untuk menegakkan protokol kesehatan COVID-19 mengingat saat ini jumlah masyarakat yang terkonfirmasi positif COVID-19 di wilayah DKI Jakarta masih fluktuatif. Oleh karena itu yang kami lakukan mengacu kepada Adagium Salus Populi Suprema Lex Esto yaitu keselamatan rakyat adalah hukum tertinggi," kata dia lagi.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention
- Rights Concerned
- #COVID-19, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to liberty and security, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Community-based HRD
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Nov 25, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Sep 13, 2021
- Event Description
Kunjungan Presiden Joko Widodo ke Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) diwarnai penangkapan 10 mahasiswa, Senin (13/9). Mereka ditangkap setelah membentangkan poster di Jalan ir Sutami yang dilalui Presiden Jokowi.
Dalam rilis yang diterima CNNIndonesia.com, aksi tersebut digelar mewakili Presiden dan Wakil Presiden BEM se-UNS. Poster berisi kritik tersebut ditujukan kepada Presiden Jokowi yang akan menghadiri Forum Rektor se-Indonesia di Auditorium Fakultas Kedokteran UNS. "Dalam peristiwa tersebut setidaknya ada 10 mahasiswa yang ditangkap oleh aparat," demikian menurut rilis yang dikirim oleh Presiden BEM UNS, Zakky Musthofa.
Mahasiswa yang pertama ditangkap bernama Daffa. Ia membentangkan poster di halte bus di dekat pintu masuk UNS sekitar pukul 10.59 WIB. Sekitar 11.13 WIB, Daffa dibawa oleh aparat ke dalam mobil hitam.
Dua orang mahasiswa bernama Khanif dan Tekwo sempat menghampiri Daffa sebelum memasuki mobil.
"Mereka berdua dibawa pula ke dalam mobil," katanya.
Aparat juga menggeledah tas milik Afif, Prama, Tema, dan Ammar. Aparat bahkan sempat memberhentikan motor yang dikendarai Tema dan Ammar sebelum menggeledah isi tas mereka. "Empat mahasiswa tersebut dibawa oleh aparat dengan mobil putih," katanya.
Selain tujuh mahasiswa tersebut, polisi juga menangkap tiga mahasiswa lain. Mereka yaitu Mishbakh, Wicak, dan Raden yang ingin menyuarakan aspirasinya.
"Mereka bertiga turut dibawa oleh aparat," katanya.
Zakky mengaku heran dengan penangkapan yang dilakukan aparat kepolisian. Pasalnya, mahasiswa memiliki tanggung jawab membela aspirasi rakyat.
"Kami pertanyakan apa yang jadi kesalahan teman-teman? Kami sebagai mahasiswa punya tanggung jawab membela rakyat. Ternyata tidak diberi kesempatan," katanya melalui telepon.
Apalagi, Zakky menilai aksi yang dilakukan BEM cukup santun seperti yang diminta oleh Jokowi.
"Poster kita kan enggak barbar. Isinya sama sekali enggak kasar," katanya. Sebelumnya, Gabungan BEM se-UNS juga sempat meminta waktu melalui pihak UNS untuk menyampaikan aspirasi secara langsung secara tatap muka dengan Presiden Jokowi. Sayangnya, permintaan tersebut ditolak.
"Ternyata kami tidak diberi kesempatan, baik secara akademis maupun di jalanan. Padahal kami tidak membuat aksi yang besar yang menimbulkan kerumunan," katanya.
- Impact of Event
- 10
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of expression Offline, Right to liberty and security, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Nov 25, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Sep 24, 2021
- Event Description
Aksi mahasiswa yang tergabung dalam Gerakan Mahasiswa Nasional Indonesia (GMNI) dan Serikat Petani Indonesia (SPI) dibubarkan paksa aparat kepolisian. Sejumlah mahasiswa bahkan dipukul mundur saat berorasi di kantor Badan Pertanahan Nasional (BPN) Kabupaten Sukabumi.
Pantauan di lokasi aksi massa berjumlah puluhan orang itu awalnya berjalan kondusif, massa mulai berdatangan sekitar pukul 13.30 WIB menggunakan mobil komando yang dilengkapi alat pengeras suara.
Sekitar 20 menit aksi demonstrasi berjalan, aparat kepolisian kemudian mengeluarkan peringatan menggunakan pengeras suara. Polisi menyebut aksi demonstrasi tersebut tidak mengantongi izin. Sekitar pukul 14.00 WIB, polisi mulai tegas memukul mundur mahasiswa dan SPI.
Aksi saling dorong terjadi pada saat polisi memaksa mundur sehingga terjadi kericuhan antara massa pengunjuk rasa dengan polisi. Petugas dari Sabhara Polres Sukabumi terus memaksa massa untuk membubarkan diri sehingga massa dari pengunjuk rasa mundur memenuhi Jalan Suryakencana, Kota Sukabumi.
"Aksi gabungan SPI - GMNI, berkaitan dengan hari tani nasional 2021. Namun aksi dibubarkan, persoalan dibubarkan bukan persoalan polisi yang benar atau kita yang benar tapi yang pasti seharusnya polisi mengatur karena jumlah kita sedikit. Tinggal diatur tanpa harus pembubaran paksa," kata Rozak Daud, perwakilan SPI kepada awak media, Jumat (24/9/2021).
Rozak juga membandingkan aksinya dengan giat vaksinasi yang digelar di Gedung Juang, menurutnya aksi itu juga menimbulkan kerumunan. "Vaksinasi Gedung Juang, di dalam halaman Gedung Juang tertata tapi di luar itu bagaimana tetap kerumunan. Bagaimana polisi tidak adil dalam mengatasi persoalan ini, kalau memang jumlahnya sedikit polisi lebih mudah mengatur," ungkap Rozak.
"Soal tidak ada izin, saya tidak sepakat sejak kapan aksi harus ada izin, kita harus mengirim surat pemberitahuan kita sudah dua kali mengirim surat pemberitahuan tapi tidak diterima oleh pihak kepolisian, kalau izin itu untuk keramaian aksi ini kan bisa pemberitahuan bukan izin, pemberitahuan sudah sejak hari Senin," sambung Rozak.
Dalam aksi kali ini, Rozak menyoroti keberpihakan BPN kepada petani yang dinilai tidak ada terlebih kepada tanah-tanah bermasalah di Kabupaten Sukabumi. Pihak SPI juga menyebut BPN Kabupaten Sukabumi adalah sumber masalah.
"BPN menjadi sumber masalah pertanahan, selama ini yang kita alami, setiap persoalan lokasi perkebunan. BPN selalu berkolaborasi dengan pihak perusahaan kongkalingkong, jarang BPN berpihak ke petani," kata perwakilan SPI, Rozak Daud kepada awak media, Jumat (24/9/2021).
SPI dijelaskan Rozak menggelar aksi dalam rangka peringatan hari tani 2021 pihaknya mengusung isu persoalan adanya 137 lahan di daerah yang saat ini sarat dengan konflik.
"Kita tarik ke persoalan di daerah ada 137 lahan konflik, sudah berdasarkan surat dari staf presiden. Dari jumlah itu ada 3 lokasi di Sukabumi, kami aksi hari ini jangan sampai lokasi ini bermasalah lagi dengan yang di wilayah Kecamatan Warungkiara. Itu sih yang kami bawa untuk mengingatkan pemerintah," ujar Rozak.
Rozak menyebut sejumlah lokasi yang berstatus konflik, dari tiga lokasi itu persoalannya disebut Rozak tidak kunjung usai. Bahkan BPN dinilai tidak proaktif menyelesaikan konflik tersebut.
"Tiga lokasi lahan itu ada dj Kecamatan Caringin, Desa Pasir Datar, kemudian Kecamatan Jampang Tengah, perkebunan dan Lengkong, perkebunan PT Jaya. Ingin segera dituntaskan dipersiapkan sejak dini setelah surat dari SPI. Selama ini BPN tidak bisa menanggapi secara serius, padahal BPN tahu 3 lokasi itu dimana, tidak ada respon setelah surat itu makanya kita melakukan aksi," tegas Rozak.
Sejumlah awak media mencoba mengkonfirmasi tuntutan massa aksi ke pihak BPN, namun hingga petang tadi tidak ada unsur pimpinan maupun staf kantor tersebut yang bersedia memberikan keterangan kepada media.
Sementara itu Wakapolres Sukabumi Kota, Kompol Wisnu Pradana mengatakan pembubaran paksa dilakukan pihaknya karena saat ini kondisi Kota Sukabumi masih dalam PPKM. Ia juga menegaskan bahwa aksi demonstrasi yang dilakukan mahasiswa tidak mengantongi izin.
"Kita kedatangan mahasiswa unras di kantor BPN, dalam hal ini kami mengapresiasi, aspirasi adalah hak masyarakat. Namun ketentuan diatur dalam perundang-undangan dengan kondisi sekarang masa PPKM dimana kami sedang berusaha keras menekan laju peningkatan COVID-19. Oleh karena itu kami sudah sampaikan tiga peringatan kepada rekan-rekan kami, kepada mahasiswa untuk dapat membubarkan diri," kata Wisnu.
Wisnu juga menyampaikan terimakasih karena bantuan dan kerjasama peserta aksi demo untuk menjaga situasi kamtibmas dan keselamatan masyarakat.
"Untuk kejadian tadi sangat disayangkan, sudah 3 kali peringatan, kegiatan tersebut tidak memiliki izin, kedua kegiatan dilakukan pada masa PPKM dimana orang dilarang berkumpul atau berkerumun oleh karena itu kami mendorong keluar dari tempat unjuk rasa. Sifatnya pembubaran kerumunan massa karena memang kita utamakan keselamatan masyarakat," pungkas Wisnu.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Administrative Harassment, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment
- HRD
- Community-based HRD, Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Nov 25, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Sep 23, 2021
- Event Description
Sungguh naas nasib yang menimpa Hend, seorang jurnalis salah satu media online di Dumai, ia babak belur hingga alami lebam akibat diduga karena dihajar oleh anak buah salah satu pengusaha mafia BBM yang berada di pinggir jalan lintas perwira, kejadian Kamis (23/9/2021), sekitar pukul 11.20 WIB siang saat korban pulang liputan dari Gedung DPRD Kota Dumai, ia melintas di Jln. Perwira, Kelurahan Bagan Besar, Kecamatan Bukit Kapur.
Dari keterangan korban kepada wartawan menjelaskan, saat itu ia turun ke lokasi tempat kejadian peristiwa (TKP) dan saat itu, ia melihat Mobil Tangki bermuatan BBM, les Merah Putih bertuliskan Pertamina, di salah satu lokasi, diduga mafia penampungan BBM inisial EPH. Hend kemudian mengambil foto mobil tangki yang diduga sedang melakukan aktivitas ilegal (bongkar muatan/kencing BBM).
Saat pengambilan foto, Hend di hampiri 4 orang berpakaian preman penjaga gudang, dan spontan melakukan intimidasi/penyerangan, dengan memukulnya, akibatnya, pipi sebelah kanan memar, bibir sebelah atas kanan pecah luka, dan ada pukulan helm mendarat di kepalanya. Kemudian Foto barang bukti di hapus dan HP milik Hend pecah.
Selanjutnya kata Hend, ia dibawa ke belakang WC oleh oknum preman penjaga gudang dilokasi tersebut dan diminta untuk membuat pernyataan diatas kertas materai 10 ribu. Isi pernyataan, agar tidak menuntut di belakang hari dan akan dikenakan sangsi jika lakukan penuntutan.
“Kemudian saya diberi uang Rp 100 Ribu untuk biaya perobatan,” katanya.
Karena merasa tidak adil atas apa yang ia alami yang sudah babak belur akibat dihajar oleh oknum preman penjaga gudang mafia BBM, Hendri menolak dalam hati ia tidak terima di perlakukan seperti ini dan diberi uang Rp 100 tersebut untuk biaya perobatan.
“Saya kemudian kembali ke Kota dan menceritakan ke rekan-rejan Jurnalis atas kejadian yang menimpa saya. Rekan-rekan Jurnalis langsung merespon,” terang Hend.
Atas kejadian yang menimpa dirinya, Hend akhirnya melapor ke Polres Dumai dan dilakukan visum dan dimintai keterangan atas kejadian yang menimpa dirinya.
Sementata Ketua PWI Kota Dumai Bambang Rio saat di mintai tanggapan, ia mengaku masih fokus mendampingi korban.
“Nanti ya, masih mendampingi korban buat laporan,” ujarnya.
Untuk diketahui, sesuai UU Pers no 40 Tahun 1999, Pasal 4 Ayat 1 sebagai landasan hukum kegiatan jurnalistik, Kemerdekaan Pers dijamin sebagai hak asasi warga negara. Ayat 3, untuk menjamin kemerdekaan Pers, Pers Nasional mempunyai hak mencari, memperoleh, dan menyebarluaskan gagasan dan informasi.
Sementara, Pasal 18 ayat 1 mengatur Sanksi Pidana, berbunyi “Setiap orang yang secara melawan hukum dengan sengaja melakukan tindakan yang berakibat menghambat atau menghalangi pelaksanaan ketentuan Pasal 4 ayat (2) dan ayat (3) dipidana dengan pidana penjara paling lama 2 (dua) tahun atau denda paling banyak Rp.500.000.000,00 (lima ratus juta rupiah)”.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment
- HRD
- Media Worker
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Non-state
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Nov 25, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Sep 30, 2021
- Event Description
Aksi Peringatan Hari Oligarki dan G30S/TWK oleh Aksi Kamisan yang tergabung dalam Aliansi Semarang Raya di Kantor Gubernuran, Kamis (30/09) berakhir ricuh. Dalam Press Release yang dilaksanakan pada Kamis (30/09) pukul 19.30 WIB, disebutkan bahwa terdapat tujuh massa aksi yang mendapat tindakan represif dari aparat kepolisian, yakni:
G – Mahasiswa Undip RH – Mahasiswa Undip BG – Mahasiswa Undip G – Mahasiswa Undip MS – LPM Hayam Wuruk NC – Walhi Jawa Tengah CG – PBH LBH Semarang
Kericuhan ini dinilai karena pembubaran paksa oleh aparat, mengingat dalam Pasal 6 ayat (2) Perkap Nomor 9 Tahun 2008 telah diatur bahwa aksi di tempat terbuka dapat dilakukan pukul 06.00 – 18.00 WIB, lalu dilanjutkan Pasal 13 ayat (1) huruf b Undang-Undang Nomor 9 Tahun 1998 tentang koordinasi antara koordinator aksi dengan Polri apabila aksi dilaksanakan hingga larut malam. Dalam kericuhan tersebut, polisi menangkap mahasiswa yang dianggap sempat meneriaki polisi dengan kata-kata yang tidak pantas.
“Tadi mereka meneriaki kami dengan kata-kata tak pantas,” terang Wakasat Sabhara Polrestabes Semarang, Kompol R Justinus, dikutip dari TribunJateng.com.
Pernyataan ini mendapat tanggapan dari CG, salah satu massa aksi yang mendapat tindakan represif dari aparat. Menurutnya, mahasiswa tidak dapat dianggap sebagai penyebab kericuhan mengingat upaya pembubaran oleh aparat telah dilakukan sejak pukul 17.45 WIB.
“Sebelum jam berakhir, ancaman pembubaran sudah ada. Kalau disebutkan penyebabnya mahasiswa dan berakibat represif, tidak masuk akal. Kami juga tidak mengucapkan kata-kata kasar kepada polisi, melainkan kepada UU Ciptaker,” jelasnya.
Selain itu, polisi menuding kegiatan aksi ini tidak memiliki izin. Gusti sebagai salah satu massa aksi menyangkal tudingan tersebut dengan mengatakan bahwa dalam pasal 10 Undang-Undang Nomor 9 Tahun 1998 tidak disebutkan perlunya izin dalam aksi, melainkan pemberitahuan tertulis yang ditujukan kepada Polri.
“Kami sudah mengirimkan surat pemberitahuan pada 29 September siang,” ujarnya saat diwawancarai langsung oleh awak Manunggal.
CG menyayangkan tindakan aparat yang langsung membubarkan paksa massa aksi, alih-alih berkoordinasi dengan koordinator aksi. Padahal, dalam pasal 7 Undang-Undang Nomor 9 Tahun 1998 tentang Hak dan Kewajiban dijelaskan bahwa aparat pemerintah berkewajiban dan bertanggung jawab untuk melindungi hak asasi manusia, menghargai asas legalitas, menghargai prinsip praduga tak bersalah, dan menyelenggarakan pengamanan.
“Polisi membubarkan massa aksi dengan tindakan kekerasan. Beberapa di antaranya: pukulan pada pelipis mata, muka, kepala bagian belakang, tendangan ke arah perut dan bagian rusuk,” tutup CG.
Aksi yang dilakukan di Gubernuran Jawa Tengah tersebut bertepatan dengan pemecatan 58 pegawai Komisi Pemberantasan Korupsi (KPK) yang tidak lolos Tes Wawasan Kebangsaan (TWK).
Perwakilan Lembaga Bantuan Hukum (LBH) Semarang, Dhika, mengatakan aksi dimulai sekitar pukul 16.00 WIB dengan titik kumpul di patung kuda Pleburan.
“Lagi-lagi negara mengerahkan kekuatan berlebih untuk memberangus kebebasan berpendapat,” ucapnya dalam rilis yang dibagikan, dikutip Pikiran-Rakyat.com, Jumat, 1 Oktober 2021.
Setelah berkumpul, massa kemudian melakukan long march ke titik aksi di Kantor Gubernur Jawa Tengah.
Pada aksi ini, massa melakukan berbagai kegiatan seperti orasi, musikalisasi puisi, dan aksi teatrikal.
“Sekitar 17.45 WIB, sesaat sebelum aksi teatrikal dimulai, aparat Kepolisian keluar dari gerbang kantor Gubernur dan memaksa massa aksi untuk bubar, dengan alasan sudah lewat waktu yang ditetapkan Undang-Undang,” tutur Dhika.
Padahal, berdasarkan penjelasan Pasal 13 ayat (1) huruf b UU Nomor 9 Tahun 1998 tentang kemerdekaan menyampaikan pendapat di muka umum, anggota Polisi diwajibkan berkoordinasi dengan koordinator aksi.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Administrative Harassment, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of expression Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to Protest
- HRD
- NGO staff, Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Nov 25, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Nov 7, 2021
- Event Description
Activists in Indonesia have called for a thorough investigation after an explosion outside the home of the parents of a prominent human rights lawyer who represents those involved in the West Papuan independence movement.
The blast occurred outside Veronica Koman’s parents’ house in Jakarta on Sunday morning. If it was a targeted attack, it would be the first instance of bombs being used to target those working on issues relating to West Papua outside of the region, according to human rights groups.
Police said they were investigating and did not confirm whether the explosion was caused by a bomb. A letter was left at the time of the explosion, according to Amnesty International, which claimed to be written by “a militant who defended the nation”.
“If the police and [security] forces in the country and abroad cannot arrest Veronica Koman … we were called to scorch-earth wherever you hide, including your protector horde,” the letter said.
Michael Hilman, a Papuan human rights activist, said at a virtual press conference that Koman’s family had been repeatedly subjected to intimidation and threats.
Separately on Sunday, another of Koman’s relatives was sent a package containing a dead chicken alongside a letter that said “anyone who helps to hide Veronica Koman will end up like this”. On 24 October, Koman’s parents’ house was subject to an arson attempt by unknown assailants.
The National Commission on Violence Against Women (Komnas Perempuan) condemned the terrorism perpetrated against the family. It said: “We also recommend the Indonesian police immediately investigate the case and ensure the legal process can be carried out properly in order to break the chain of impunity and prevent recurrence.”
According to Komnas Perempuan, the families of female human rights defenders are often targeted with intimidation. “
At a certain point, the efforts that have been made, the attacks that have been carried out both online and offline, actually show a fairly severe level of torture, which can actually be anticipated by the state in the context of the state providing protection,” she said.
Koman’s case is the latest in a series of incidents targeting human rights defenders, the media were told. Other figures recently targeted include the activists Haris Azhar and Fatia Maulidiyanti, who investigated politicians who have mining businesses in West Papua. Both are subject to criminal investigations after being reported to the police by the minister for maritime affairs and investment, Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, one of the politicians who was mentioned in the document.
“This is evidence of discrimination and brutality on the Papua issue. Human rights violations, violence, crimes, are used to cover up other crimes in West Papua,” Azhar said.
Chief of the press division of the Bureau of National Police, Brig Gen Rusdi Hartono, said the explosion outside Koman’s parents’ home was being investigated, as were other incidents targeting human rights defenders.
“All incidents concerning citizens’ rights will be handled by the police,” he said.
Koman, an activist and lawyer, was appointed as the key advocate representing the National Committee for West Papua (KNPB), the most significant Indigenous youth movement in the Pacific region, focusing on nonviolent protest supporting independence.
In 2019, Indonesian police charged Koman for allegedly spreading provocation and fake news on social media after she reported police violence against anti-racism protesters in West Papua. Since then she has remained in exile due to safety concerns.
Koman continues to work on West Papua issues from abroad, helping Papuan human rights activists advocate for thousands of internally displaced people in the region who had to flee for safety due to the conflict between the Indonesian military and Papua liberation army.
West Papua, formerly Irian Jaya, is Indonesia’s easternmost province, annexed in 1965 through a controversial referendum. Since then, a low level of insurgency has arisen across the region. Thousands of people in the highland have been displaced. In recent violence, two babies were killed. The United Liberation Movement of West Papua blamed the Indonesian military; the police spokesperson Ahmad Mustofa Kamal accused the liberation army.
- Impact of Event
- 3
- Gender of HRD
- Man, Woman
- Violation
- Death threat, Intimidation and Threats, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to property
- HRD
- Family of HRD
- Perpetrator-State
- Unknown
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Unknown
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Nov 15, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Nov 9, 2021
- Event Description
Two Greenpeace activists in Indonesia were reported to the police over their supposedly unfounded criticism of deforestation happening under the government’s watch.
The activists, Greenpeace Indonesia Head Leonard Simanjuntak and Indonesia Forest Campaign Head Kiki Taufik, were accused of spreading fake news and violating Indonesia’s Information and Electronic Transactions Act (UU ITE) for debunking President Joko Widodo’s deforestation claim.
At the COP26 summit in Glasgow earlier this month, Jokowi said deforestation in Indonesia has declined in recent years. Greenpeace Indonesia later challenged the president’s claim and called it “nonsense,” citing Forestry Ministry data that showed deforestation rising from 2.45 million hectares between 2003 and 2011 to 4.8 million hectares between 2011 and 2019.
The Committee for the Eradication of Mafia of Law Secretary General Husin Shahab took issue with Greenpeace’s criticism.
“Criticize if it’s based on truth. If not, then that’s fake news,” Husin said yesterday of his decision to file the police report against Leonard and Kiki.
The police have not issued any statements on whether or not they will process the complaint.
Husin reportedly registered to run for a legislative seat in East Java in 2019 with the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI), which is now part of the government’s coalition of parties. Husin, however, was reportedly dismissed from the party in 2018 for being involved in a polygamous marriage.
Greenpeace Indonesia maintains that its criticism of Jokowi’s claim was based on factual data.
“We will face this complaint, even though we are in the middle of a climate crisis that requires real action from the government,” Greenpeace Indonesia campaigner Asep Komarudin said.
Greenpeace Indonesia forest campaigner Asep Komarudin said his side is ready to face a police report filed by the Cyber Indonesia forum for criticizing President Joko Widodo or Jokowi's speech about deforestation.
“We’ve heard about this report from our media partners, and there has been no call from the police. We will deal with this, even though we are now focusing on the climate crisis which requires concrete action from the government,” Asep told Tempo on Monday, November 15.
Leaders of Greenpeace Indonesia, Leonard Simanjuntak and Kiki Taufik, were reported to Jakarta Metro Police after criticizing the President's speech on deforestation at the World Leaders Summit at the United Nations Climate Change Summit (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland.
Both were reported for criminal acts under the Electronic Information and Transactions or ITE Law. Chairman of Cyber Indonesia Husin Shahab assessed that the environment watchdog submitted false and misleading data on deforestation.
In response to the report, Asep said that Greenpeace is ready to compete with data to prove the data validity. “Greenpeace uses valid, accurate data to the public. We are also ready to have an open debate with the Environment and Forestry Ministry regarding how we analyze it scientifically and intellectually,” he said.
According to Asep, making such a police report might destroy the democratic climate. Criticism of the government should not be responded to by a police report but an open dialogue or debate.
- Impact of Event
- 2
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Enactment of repressive legislation and policies, Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Online
- HRD
- Environmental rights defender, NGO staff
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Non-state
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Nov 15, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Aug 16, 2021
- Event Description
Peri Asso (29) korban penembakan di Dekai, Kabupaten Yahukimo, Papua, meninggal dunia pada Minggu (22/8) dini hari sekitar pukul 02.20 WIT di RS Polri Bhayangkara, Kota Jayapura.
Korban tertembak saat aparat keamanan membubarkan unjuk rasa di Dekai, Senin lalu (16/8). Peri sempat mendapat perawatan di RSUD setempat, sebelum dievakuasi ke Jayapura Jumat (20/8).
Jenazah korban sudah diserahkan ke pihak keluarga di Sentani untuk dimakamkan.
Kapolda Papua Irjen Pol Mathius Fakhiri kepada Antara, Minggu petang membenarkan meninggalnya korban penembakan di Dekai saat menjalani perawatan di RS Bhayangkara.
"Saya masih menunggu laporan lengkapnya dari Kabid Dokkes Polda Papua," kata Mathius.
Ia menyatakan berdasar laporan Kapolres Yahukimo, situasi kamtibmas di wilayah itu relatif aman. Meski demikian, Mathius meminta anggotanya untuk bersiaga dan melakukan patroli guna memberikan rasa aman ke masyarakat
Aksi demo yang dilakukan warga di Dekai, 16 Agustus lalu, menuntut aparat membebaskan juru bicara KNPB Viktor Yeimo yang hingga kini masih ditahan di Mako Brimob Kotaraja.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Death, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Right to life
- HRD
- Minority rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Oct 31, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Jun 28, 2021
- Event Description
Petugas kepolisian membubarkan aksi demo mahasiswa di depan gedung DPRD kota Batam, Senin, (28/6/2021).
Para mahasiswa itu sudah dihadang oleh kepolisian didepan pagar gedung DPRD sebelum sempat menyampaikan aspirasinya.
Imam Tohari, tim gugus tugas kota Batam meminta agar mahasiswa tidak melakukan aksi ditengah kondisi covid yang menanjak naik.
Sementara itu, Mahasiswa masih memaksa bisa masuk ke gedung DPRD untuk dapat bertemu anggota DPRD menyampaikan aspirasi mereka. Karena melakukan perlawanan saat akan dibubarkan, seluruh mahasiswa yang melakukan aksi itu digelandang menaiki mobil Satpol PP untuk di bawa ke Polresta Barelang.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Administrative Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- #COVID-19, Freedom of assembly, Offline
- HRD
- Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Oct 30, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Jun 24, 2021
- Event Description
Aksi Demonstrasi Mahasiswa Islam Indonesia (HMI) Komisariat STKIP Taman Siswa, di depan kantor Bupati Bima. Kamis (24/6/2021), dibubarkan Polisi.
Pembubaran itu sempat membuat ricuh suasana dan terjadi keributan antara masa dengan petugas yang berusaha membubarkan aksi tersebut
Atas kejadian itu Kapolres Bima AKBP Gunawan Tri Hatmoyo, S.I.K menyesalkan adanya insiden itu, dalam keterangan persnya, Jumat (25/6/2021), dia meminta maaf kepada peserta demonstrasi atas kejadian itu dan dia akan menindak anggotanya apabila terbukti melakukan tindakan kekerasan kepada massa.
“Tindakan yang dilakukan oleh anggota di lapangan saat mengamankan massa aksi yang menyampaikan tuntutannya. Saya sangat menyesalkan hal tersebut terjadi, Saya akan menindak lanjuti dan lakukan pemeriksaan serta proses sesuai ketentuan yang ada,” ungkapnya
Dikatakan, pihaknya telah memanggil anggotanya yang diduga melakukan kekerasan terhadap para demonstran
“malam ini kami langsung melakukan pemeriksaan terhadap personel kami terkait kejadian tersebut,” jelasnya
Gunawan mengaku bahwa dia sangat dekat dengan HMI dan hubungan silaturahmi dengan OKP yang ada di Bima pun baik-baik semuanya.
“Mereka adalah mitra kerja kami semuanya, mungkin situasi dilapangan yang membuat anggota lepas kontrol sehingga menyebabkan adanya insiden tersebut. sekali lagi saya sangat menyesalkan hal tersebut terjadi,” pungkasnya.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Oct 30, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Aug 13, 2021
- Event Description
Kepolisian Daerah (Polda) Sumatera Barat memanggil Direktur Lembaga Bantuan Hukum (LBH) Padang Indira Suryani terkait kasus dugaan ujaran kebencian, pada Jumat (13/8). Hal ini diduga berawal dari unggahan LBH Padang di media sosial.
Perwakilan Tim Hukum LBH Padang Dechtree Ranti Putri mengatakan pihaknya menerima surat pemanggilan itu pada 12 Agustus 2021, sebagai saksi atas dugaan tindak pidana ujaran kebencian.
"Iya dipanggil, namun LBH Padang tidak bisa memenuhinya dengan beberapa alasan," katanya kepada CNNIndonesia.com, Jumat (13/8).
Pihaknya menduga, kasus ini erat kaitannya dengan unggahan akun Instagram LBH Padang yang mengkritik penghentian penyelidikan kasus dugaan penyelewengan anggaran Covid-19 di Sumbar.
Pantauan CNNIndonesia.com, pada Selasa (29/6) lalu, LBH Padang mengunggah karikatur mengenai penghentian penyelidikan penyelewengan anggaran Covid-19 dengan dugaan kerugian negara sebesar Rp4,9 miliar.
Diketahui, Polda Sumbar menghentikan penyelidikan kasus karena tak menemukan unsur kerugian negara.
Ranti menyampaikan, tidak dipenuhinya panggilan tersebut karena sejumlah alasan, di antaranya pemanggilan berjarak hanya satu hari dari proses pemeriksaan.
Pemanggilan ini, lanjutnya di luar prosedur dan melanggar hukum sebagaimana ketentuan Pasal 227 ayat (1) KUHAP berbunyi "semua jenis pemberitahuan atau panggilan oleh pihak yang berwenang dalam semua tingkat pemeriksaan kepada terdakwa, saksi atau ahli disampaikan selambat - lambatnya tiga hari sebelum tanggal hadir yang ditentukan, di tempat tinggal mereka atau di tempat kediaman mereka terakhir".
Kemudian pemanggilan dilakukan secara tidak patut, karena dalam proses panggilan petugas mesti bertemu sendiri dan berbicara langsung kepada yang dipanggil sebagaimana ketentuan Pasal 227 ayat 2 KUHAP.
"Dalam Pasal 227 ayat 2 KUHP itu jelas tertulis petugas yang melaksanakan panggilan tersebut harus bertemu sendiri dan berbicara langsung dengan orang yang dipanggil dan membuat catatan bahwa panggilan telah diterima oleh yang bersangkutan dengan membubuhkan tanggal serta tandatangan, baik oleh petugas maupun orang yang dipangil dan apabila yang dipanggil tidak menandatangani maka petugas harus mencatat alasannya," ujar Ranti.
LBH Padang, kata Ranti, telah mengirimkan surat kepada Polda Sumbar C.q Penyidik karena tidak bisa menghadiri panggilan ini, karena kesalahan prosedur formal dan melanggar hukum.
Selain itu, Indira selaku yang dipanggil atas kasus ini juga kebingungan dengan permasalahan pemeriksaan terhadap LBH Padang.
Ia mengaku tidak tahu menahu soal kasus apa yang akan diperiksa oleh Polda Sumbar terhadap LBH Padang.
"Kami bingung dengan surat panggilan saksi dari Polda Sumbar ini. Saat ini kami menunggu informasi dari kepolisian," jelasnya.
Sementara Kabid Humas Polda Sumbar Kombes Pol Stefanus Satake Bayu Setianto mengatakan memang ada pemanggilan terhadap LBH Padang. Namun yang bersangkutan tidak datang.
"Secara tertulis dalam surat pemanggilan itu ketua LBH Padang, namun secara struktur organisasi beliau direktur, suratnya akan diperbaiki," kata Stefanus.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- #COVID-19, Online
- HRD
- NGO staff
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Oct 14, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Aug 2, 2021
- Event Description
Direktur Lembaga Bantuan Hukum (LBH) Bali Ni Kadek Vany Primaliraing dilaporkan ke Polda Bali atas tuduhan dugaan makar karena memberikan bantuan hukum kepada mahasiswa Papua.
Pelaporan tersebut menjadi tanda tanya karena advokat dianggap ikut melakukan upaya makar disaat menjalankan mandat konstitusi.
Permasalahan itu bermula saat LBH Bali mendampingi aksi damai Aliansi Mahasiswa Papua (AMP) pada 31 Mei 2021.
Pendampingan itu juga didasarkan dengan surat permohonan pendampingan hukum Nomor 09/AMP-KK-BALI/III/2021 tertanggal 27 Mei 2021.
Dengan demikian LBH Bali sedang menjalankan mandat konstitusi yakni Pasal 1 Ayat 3, Pasal 27 Ayat 1, Pasal 28 Ayat 1 dan Pasal 34 Ayat 1 dalam UUD 1945 dan UU Nomor 16 Tahun 2011 tentang Bantuan Hukum.
"Pada poinnya melindungi serta menjamin hak warga negara akan kebutuhan akses terhadap keadilan (access to justice) dan kesamaan di hadapan hukum (equality before the law)," kata Vany kepada Suara.com, Rabu (4/8/2021).
Akan tetapi, Vany justru dilaporkan ke Polda Bali oleh pelapor Rico Ardika Panjaitan pada Senin, 2 Agustus 2021 atas dugaan tindak pidana makar dan dugaan pemufakatan makar.
Vany lantas menjelaskan kalau saat mendampingi klien, advokat dilarang membedakan perlakuan terhadap klien berdasarkan jenis kelamin, agama, politik, keturunan, ras atau latar belakang sosial dan budaya. Itu tertuang dalam Ayat 1 Undang-undang Nomor 18 Tahun 2003 yang mengatur tentang profesi advokat.
Kemudian pada Ayat 2 UU 18/2003 dijelaskan kalau advokat tidak dapat diindetikan dengan kliennya dalam membela perkara klien oleh pihak yang berwenang dan/atau masyarakat.
"Sehingga LBH Bali sedang menjalankan mandat konstitusi dan UU 40 tahun 2008 tentang Penghapusan Diskriminasi Ras dan Etnis," ujarnya.
Lebih jauh, Vany menganggap kalau pelaporan advokat sekaligus aktivitas Hak Asasi Manusia (HAM) merupakan upaya kriminalisasi, sekaligus pelemahan kerja bantuan hukum serta rasisme terhadap teman-teman Papua.
Menurutnya hal tersebut juga menciderai konstitusi dengan melakukan pembatasan hak atas bantuan hukum.
Selain itu, pelaporan itu juga menjadi pertanyaan karena advokat yang tengah menjalankan mandat konstitusional tetapi malah dituduh makar dan menjadikan konstitusional RI sebagai korbannya.
"Bahkan logikanya LBH Bali sedang melaksanakan mandat konstitusi memberikan bantuan hukum, implementasi asas praduga tidak bersalah, asas persamaan di depan hukum, asas legalitas dan ini justru dapat menjadi Pelaporan Palsu sebagaimana di atur dalam Pasal 220 KUHP," tuturnya.
Vany juga menyayangkan aparat kepolisian yang tidak melakukan edukasi terhadap pelapor pada saat melakukan pelaporan. Sebagai tegaknya asas legalitas dan pendalaman pengetahuan konstitusi.
"Mengorbankan hidup orang lain khususnya orang miskin dan kelompok minoritas untuk kepentingan pribadi merupakan hal yang keji."
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Offline, Right to work
- HRD
- Lawyer, NGO staff
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Suspected non-state
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Oct 14, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Jul 26, 2021
- Event Description
Pria bernama Persada Bhayangkara Sembiring diduga disiram dengan air keras oleh orang tidak dikenal (OTK). Persatuan Wartawan Indonesia (PWI) Sumatera Utara (Sumut) mengatakan Persada merupakan pemimpin redaksi (pemred) salah satu media lokal di Medan.
"Mengecam tindak kekerasan kembali terjadi terhadap wartawan yang bertugas di lingkungan Kota Medan khususnya, dan Sumatera Utara umumnya," kata Ketua PWI Sumut Hermansjah kepada wartawan, Senin (26/7/2021).
Herman mengatakan peristiwa ini terjadi pada Minggu (25/7) pukul 22.00 WIB. Herman mengatakan pihaknya mendapatkan informasi peristiwa ini terkait pemberitaan tentang perjudian.
"Diduga sering menaikkan berita perjudian, lalu ditelepon, jumpalah di Simpang Selayang. Setelah jumpa, lalu tiba-tiba diduga Pemred Jelajahperkara disiram air keras ke wajahnya," tutur Herman.
Herman mengatakan pihaknya akan membentuk tim untuk mendampingi korban dalam menjalani kasusnya. Herman juga mengingatkan agar wartawan berhati-hati dalam menjalankan tugas.
"Apapun beritanya, wartawan harus mengutamakan keselamatan daripada jiwa jadi taruhan kawan-kawan saat menjalankan tugas di lapangan," ucapnya.
Rekan dari korban, Bonni Manulang, mengatakan dirinya dihubungi Persada usai peristiwa itu terjadi. Bonni kemudian membawa Persada untuk berobat ke RS Adam Malik Medan.
"Untuk kondisi korban setelah wajah disiram air keras, tampak sangat parah, mengerikan di sekitar wajah tersiram air keras, wajah langsung bengkak (tembem) dan menguning, tapi tidak sampai melepuh. Tetapi setelah ditangani tim medis, kondisi fisik sudah semakin baik dan bisa melihat," tuturnya.
Bonni mengatakan Persada saat peristiwa itu sedang menunggu seseorang di lokasi kejadian. Dari keterangan Persada, menurut Bonni, dia disiram dua orang yang menggunakan sepeda motor.
"Tiba-tiba datang dua orang pria mendekat dengan menggunakan sepeda motor. Tanpa berbicara apa-apa, satu orang pria itu turun dari motornya dan langsung menyiramkan sesuatu ke bagian wajahnya yang belakangan diketahui adalah air keras," jelasnya.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Violence (physical), Wounds and Injuries
- Rights Concerned
- Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment
- HRD
- Media Worker
- Perpetrator-State
- Unknown
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Unknown
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Oct 14, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Jul 24, 2021
- Event Description
Safii Wakabiro Indo rubrik.com Kabupaten Asahan dan juga sebagai Ketua Pimpinan Anak Cabang (PAC) Pemuda Pancasila Kecamatan Sei Kepayang Timur bersama Hamdan Sinaga Wartawan Indo rubrik.com dan juga Sebagai Sekretaris PP mendapat perlakuan yang sangat keji dari Oknum berseragam bersama dengan rekan-rekannya para Preman berkisar pada Pukul 01.00 Wib Malam Sabtu 24/7/21.
Hal tersebut dikatakan Korban Safii dan Hamdan Sinaga pada Wartawan di klinik menteri Udin Jalan Tomat Minggu 25/7/21, yang mana Oknum berseragam dan para Preman yang melakukan penganiayaan datang dengan mengenderai Dua (2) unit Mobil dan Tiga (3) Unit Sepeda motor, yang mana oknum tersebut diketahui berinisial CDR Oknum TNi Al yang bertugas di Kabupaten Batubara.
CDR dengan rekan-rekannya para oknum preman meminta Kartu Tanda Anggota (KTA) dari kedua Wartawan tersebut dan berusaha untuk membakar KTA itu.
Dimana bermula Dua wartawan dan rekan-rekannya yang sedang melaksanakan tugas mengambil Fhoto sebuah Truk Tangki yang berada persis di depan Polres Asahan diduga membawa minyak Ilegal yang akan dibawa ke Kota Tanjungbalai.
Dan kedua Wartawan yang bertugas di Kabupaten Asahan tersebut ditegur oleh oknum-oknum tersebut dengan berkata mengapa kau Fhoto-fhoto itu dan dengan secara Spontan langsung mengejar serta menganiaya Safii dan Hamdan Sinaga.
Ke Dua Wartawan Asahan yang sedang bertugas tersebut dipukuli serta ditendang,dan tidak sampai disitu oknum-oknum tersebut juga melakukan penculikan dengan membawa kedua Wartawan ke dalam mobil.
Untuk selanjutnya Dua (2) Wartawan yang sudah diculik disekap pada sebuah Hotel yang ada di Kisaran,dan disana mereka diperlakukan secara tak manusiawi, setelah puas melakukan penganiayaan tersebut kedua korban dipaksa serta diintimidasi untuk menanda tangani sebuah surat perjanjian yang isinya sudah ada perdamaian antara kedua belah pihak, sekitar pukul 06.00 Wib kedua Korban yang sudah babak belur dilepaskan oknum-oknum tersebut.
Menanggapi hal tersebut Ketua Persatuan Wartawan Republik Indonesia (PWRI) Kota Tanjungbalai Yusman Kumis sangat menyesalkan hal tersebut dan mengutuk keras aksi yang dilakukan oleh Oknum TNI AL tersebut dan juga para Preman suruhan dari CDR.
Untuk itu kita meminta agar persoalan tersebut dapat diusut secara tuntas karena Indonesia adalah Negara Hukum jadi siapapun yang melawan Hukum harus dihukum,apa lagi Wartawan yang sedang melaksanakan tugas yang sudah dilindungi dan diatur dalam UU pokok Pers Nomor 40 Tahun 1999, Ungkap yusman dengan nada geram.
- Impact of Event
- 2
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Abduction/Kidnapping, Intimidation and Threats, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment
- HRD
- Media Worker
- Perpetrator-State
- Armed forces/ Military
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Oct 14, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Jul 25, 2021
- Event Description
Seorang aktivis mahasiswa Universitas Pattimura Ambon, Risman Soulissa ditangkap polisi. Aktivis Himpunan Mahasiswa Islam (HMI) Cabang Ambon ini ditangkap terkait seruan aksi unjuk rasa mencopot Presiden Joko Widodo, Gubernur Maluku, Murad Ismail dan Wali Kota Ambon yang diunggah di media sosial. Risman dijemput sebuah mobil lalu ditangkap oleh sejumlah Anggota Polresta Pulau Ambon dan Pulau-Pulau Lease di sekitar tempat tinggalnya di kawasan Poka, Kecamatan Teluk Ambon pada Minggu malam (25/7/2021). “Benar. Yang bersangkutan telah ditangkap dan saat ini telah resmi ditahan,” kata Kapolresta Pulau Ambon dan Pulau-Pulau Lease, Kombes Pol Leo Surya Nugraha Simatupang kepada Kompas.com via telepon seluler, Senin (26/7/2021). Ditetapkan tersangka ujaran kebencian Setelah ditangkap, mahasiswa tersebut langsung diperiksa oleh penyidik di kantor Polresta Pulau Ambon. Dia kemudian langsung ditetapkan sebagai tersangka dalam kasus ujaran kebencian.“Saat ini sudah ditetapkan sebagai tersangka. Nanti kalau soal teknisnya silahkan ke Kasat Reskrim saja,” katanya. Unggah seruan aksi di Facebook Kepala Sub Bagian Humas Polresta Pulau Ambon dan Pulau-Pulau Lease, Ipda Isack Leatemia menjelaskan, penangkapan terhadap Risman dilakukan setelah tersangka mengunggah dua gambar berisi seruan aksi unjuk rasa di akun Facebook miliknya pada 21 Juli 2021 lalu. Dalam unggahan itu ada seruan untuk mencopot Presiden Joko Widodo, Gubernur Maluku dan juga Wali Kota Ambon. “Tersangka memposting dua gambar berserta keterangannya yang memuat ujaran kebencian,” katanya saat dihubungi secara terpisah. Isack menerangkan, perbuatan tersangka itu telah menyalahi ketentuan Pasal 45A sebagaimana dimaksud dalam Pasal 45 ayat 3 Undang-undang Nomor 19 Tahun 2016 tentang perubahan kedua atas UU nomor 11 tahun 2008 tentang Informasi dan Transaksi Elektronik dan atau Pasal 14 ayat 2 UU Nomor 1 Tahun 1946 tentang peraturan hukum pidana. “Perbuatan tersangka menyebarkan ujaran kebencian sebagaimana diatur dalam undang-undang,” katanya.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Enactment of repressive legislation and policies, Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Online, Right to liberty and security
- HRD
- Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Oct 14, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Jul 14, 2021
- Event Description
Sekitar 23 mahasiswa Universitas Cenderawasih (Uncen) ditangkap oleh polisi saat menggelar unjuk rasa menolak Otonomi Khusus Papua Jilid II di beberapa lokasi berbeda, Selasa (14/7).
"Berdasarkan jumlah keseluruhan, yang ditangkap ada 23 orang massa mahasiswa yang ditangkap masing-masing dari 3 tempat yang berbeda," kata Direktur LBH Papua, Emmanuel Gobay saat dikonfirmasi, Selasa (14/7).
Gobay menyebut penangkapan juga dibarengi aksi represif aparat kepolisian sehingga mengakibatkan lima mahasiswa terluka. Para mahasiswa yang ditangkap langsung dibawa ke Mapolres Jayapura.
Aksi represif terhadap lima mahasiswa Papua terjadi di kawasan Uncen Bawah, Abepura, dengan jumlah korban 3 mahasiswa. Lalu satu orang lain mengalami kekerasan di Unecn Atas Waena dan yang lainnya di sekitar wilayah Dok 8.
"Alasan penahanan massa aksi mahasiswa dan Pemuda ini dikarenakan mereka tidak membubarkan diri saat diminta bubar sehingga pihak kepolisian mengamankan masa aksi ke Mapolresta Jayapura," jelas dia.
Gobay menyebut pihaknya sudah meminta keterangan dari Polda Papua atas penangkapan 23 mahasiswa Uncen tersebut.
Dikatakan dia bahwa polisi menyatakan tidak ada pelanggaran hukum lain yang dilakukan oleh massa aksi. Penangkapan dilakukan karena massa tak mau bubar saat diminta membubarkan diri.
"10 orang diangkut dari Uncen bawah, 10 orang diangkut dari Uncen atas dan 3 orang diangkut dari Dok 9," tukasnya.
Kabid Humas Polda Papua, Kombes Ahmad Musthofa Kamal mengonfirmasi penangkapan sejumlah mahasiswa Uncen tersebut.
Para mahasiswa itu masih berada di Polres Jayapura. Namun Kamal belum bisa merinci jumlah mahasiswa yang ditangkap. Alasan penangkapan, menurutnya, karena mahasiswa mengabaikan arahan kepolisian.
"Sudah diingatkan untuk tidak keluar kampus (saat unjuk rasa). Dan izin tidak diberikan karena situasi Kota Jayapura zona merah," jelas Kamal.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to liberty and security, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Minority rights defender, Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Oct 14, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Jul 15, 2021
- Event Description
Sebanyak 50 mahasiswa Papua yang sempat ditangkap aparat kepolisian saat menggelar aksi unjuk rasa menolak pengesahan Revisi Undang-Undang Otonomi Khusus (RUU Otsus) Papua, di depan MPR/DPR, Senayan, Jakarta sudah dibebaskan.
"Sudah diperbolehkan pulang tapi masih menunggu barang-barang [yang disita]," kata pendamping hukum mahasiswa dari PBHI Julius Ibrani kepada CNNIndonesia.com, Kamis (15/7).
Julius mengatakan mahasiswa tersebut ditangkap aparat dengan alasan telah melanggar ketertiban protokol kesehatan di tengah pandemi virus corona (Covid-19).
"Sekitar 50 orang yang ditangkap dan ditahan secara sewenang-wenang saat melakukan aksi," ujarnya.
Secara terpisah, Koalisi Kemanusiaan Papua mengecam keras penggunaan kekerasan yang diduga dilakukan aparat saat menangkap massa unjuk rasa.
Koalisi Kemanusiaan Papua merupakan kemitraan sukarela yang terdiri dari sejumlah organisasi seperti Amnesty International Indonesia, Imparsial, Biro Papua PGI, dan lain-lain.
"Kami memandang tindakan tersebut melanggar hak atas kebebasan berekspresi serta hak atas kebebasan berkumpul warga yang sedang menyampaikan aspirasi mereka secara damai," kata Koalisi Kemanusiaan Papua melalui keterangan tertulis.
Koalisi menyatakan unjuk rasa yang dilakukan mahasiswa merupakan aksi damai sebagai respon atas kebijakan pemerintah. Menurut mereka, seharusnya negara menjamin keamanan para demonstran.
Hak atas kebebasan berekspresi dan berkumpul, kata mereka, seharusnya dijamin melalui UU No. 12 Tahun 2005 tentang Pengesahan Kovenan Internasional tentang Hak-hak Sipil dan Politik.
Sementara tindakan aparat dinilai melanggar Pasal 11 ayat (1) huruf b dan Pasal 13 ayat (1) huruf a Peraturan Kapolri No. 8 Tahun 2009 yang menegaskan larangan melakukan intimidasi, ancaman dan siksaan fisik.
Sebelumnya, salah seorang mahasiswa yang turut mengikuti aksi, Ambrosisus Mulait mengatakan puluhan mahasiswa Papua yang menggelar aksi di MPR/DPR ditangkap polisi.
Ia mengatakan aparat mengamankan mahasiswa dengan alasan melanggar protokol kesehatan. Ambrosius bersama massa aksi lainnya sudah berkumpul di Senayan sejak pagi.
CNNIndonesia.com sudah menghubungi Kabid Humas Polda Metro Jaya Kombes Yusri Yunus dan Direktur Reskrimum Polda Metro Jaya Kombes Tubagus Ade Hidayat terkait penangkapan ini, namun belum mendapat jawaban.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- #COVID-19, Freedom of assembly, Offline, Right to liberty and security, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Minority rights defender, Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Oct 14, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Jul 8, 2021
- Event Description
Aksi mengeluarkan paksa alat berat yang ada di lokasi galian C tepat di area Bendung Wae Cebong yang dilakukan warga Desa Compang Longgo, Kecamatan Komodo, Kabupaten Manggarai Barat, Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT) berbuntut panjang.
Dua warga Compang Longgo yang ikut dalam aksi yang menyuarakan kekhawatiran munculnya dampak lingkungan seiring aktivitas galian C itu malah dilaporkan ke Polres Manggarai Barat.
Dua warga tersebut adalah Leonardus Suhardiwan dan Heronimus Taji. Keduanya akan diperiksa oleh Satreskrim Polres Manggarai Barat pada Kamis (8/7/2021) besok.
Jajaran Satreskrim Polres Manggarai Barat menerbitkan surat Undangan Klarifikasi dengan Nomor B/1336/VII/2021.
Rujukan yang dipakai polisi adalah a) Pasal 184 Ayat (1) huruf a Undang-Undang No.8 Tahun 1981 tentang KHUAP, b) Undang-undang Nomor 2 tahun 2002, tentang Kepolisian Negara Republik Indonesia, c) Undang-Undang Nomor 3 Tahun 2020 Tentang Perubahan Atas Undang-undang Nomor 4 Tahun 2009 Tentang Pertambangan Mineral dan Batubara.
Dalam undangan tertuang Unit Tipidter Satuan Reskrim Polres Manggarai Barat sedang melakukan penyidikan terhadap dugaan Tindakan Pidana “Menghalang-halangi kegiatan Pertambangan Galian C di Wilayah Desa Compang Longgo yang memiliki ijin”.
Tokoh pemuda setempat, Leonardus Suhardiwan menyayangkan kriminalisasi aksi yang merupakan bentuk keprihatinan terhadap lingkungan. Hal ini dinilai kian menegaskan arogansi pengusaha galian C dalam merespon aksi keprihatinan warga. Sebelumnya, warga juga beberapa kali mengupayakan mediasi dengan pengusaha galian C milik Kelompok Handel Berseri itu. Namun selalu berakhir buntu.
“Dan tiba-tiba mereka (pengusaha galian C) malah membuat laporan ke polisi. Ini yang kita sayangkan, berhadapan dengan masyarakat tapi caranya seperti ini,” kata Leo sapaannya saat ditemui Baranewsaceh.com di kediamannya pada Rabu (7/7) malam.
Sebelumnya, penolakan dilakukan warga dengan cara mediasi. Tak sampai di situ, warga juga berkirim surat penolakan galian C ini terhadap pemerintah kabupaten, provinsi dan pusat yang ditanda tangan ratusan warga Compang Longgo.
“Itu aksi spontanitas warga. Karna dua minggu terakhir ini tidak ada aktivitas disana (seputar lokasi Bendung Wae Cebong). Tiba-tiba kemarin pagi, muncul eksa dan mobil lagi”, ungkap Leo.
Kalau begini ceritanya, besok kami siap hadir memenuhi panggilan itu, tutup Leo dengan nada santai.
Diberitakan sebelumnya, Puluhan warga Desa Compang Longgo Kecamatan Komodo, Kabupaten Manggarai Barat, Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT), mengeluarkan paksa alat berat yang ada di lokasi galian C tepat disamping area Bendung Wae Cebong. Aksi warga yang sempat memanas ini merupakan bentuk penolakan warga terhadap penambangan tersebut.
Warga menilai, dampak dari penambangan di lokasi tersebut akan merusak lingkungan dan mengganggu aliran air yang masuk ke Bendung Wae Cebong berakibat fatal pada lahan pertanian milik warga di persawahan Walang. Pasalnya, sebagai besar merupakan petani yang menjadi mata pencarian warga.
- Impact of Event
- 2
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Right to healthy and safe environment
- HRD
- Environmental rights defender, Youth
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Extractive industries
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Oct 14, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Jun 10, 2021
- Event Description
Kapolres Kampar AKBP M Kholid dilaporkan ke Divisi Propam Polri terkait dugaan kriminalisasi petani sawit yang tergabung dalam Koperasi Petani Sawit Mandiri (Kopsa M) dalam perkara sengketa lahan dengan PTPN V. Pelaporan dilakukan Setara Institute.
"Sejak 2017 petani melalui Ketua Kopsa M Pak Antony Hamzah melakukan perlawanan melaporkan ke Bareskrim dan KPK, sejak itu kriminalisasi terjadi terhadap Pak Antony, dan itu dibiarkan oleh Polres Kampar," kata Disna Riantina, Pengacara Publik, Koordinator Tim Advokasi Keadilan Agraria-Setara Institute, di Jakarta, seperti dilansir dari ANTARA.
Antony Hamzah adalah Ketua Kopsa M yang sejak 2017 melakukan upaya-upaya hukum membela hak 979 anggota koperasi atas pengelolaan lahan perkebunan sawit yang dikerjasamakan dengan PTPN V, di Desa Pangkalan Baru, Siak Hulu, Kabupaten Kampar, Riau.
Sebuah media massa di Pekanbaru Riau, Kamis (10/6) menuliskan berita Ketua Kopsa M Antony Hamzah ditetapkan sebagai tersangka dalam perkara sengketa tanah dengan PTPN V.
Namun, ketika dikonfirmasi ke Polres Kampar, berita tersebut dinyatakan sebagai kabar bohong (hoaks). Hanya saja, Polres Kampar dalam hal ini Kapolres dan penyidik Satreskrim Polres Kampar tidak menganulir berita yang beredar tersebut atau tetap membiarkan berita tersebar tanpa ada penyataan resmi polisi yang menyatakan berita tersebut kabar bohong.
"Tindakan-tindakan jajaran Polres Kampar bukan hanya bertentangan dengan peraturan perundang-undangan, tetapi mencoreng citra Polri dan menjadi ukuran keseriusan Polri memberantas mafia tanah," kata Disna.
Disna mengatakan Antony bersama petani sawit sedang memperjuangkan hak-haknya melalui jalur hukum, dan saat ini mendapat ancaman kriminalisasi melalui skenario peristiwa hukum yang melibatkan PTPN V, PT Langgam Harmuni, akibat peristiwa tindak pidana perusakan yang dilakukan oleh sekelompok preman di lahan milik anggota Kopsa M, sehingga saat ini Ketua Kopsa M menghadapi ancaman menjadi tersangka.
Atas tindakan perusakan di lahan saat ini menjadi objek pelaporan ke Bareskrim Polri dan Satgas Mafia Tanah Polri, jajaran Polres Kampar sejak Januari 2021 terus melakukan pemeriksaan terhadap sejumlah petani dengan cara-cara yang tidak prosedural, disertai tekanan dan ancaman, katanya lagi.
Menurut dia, Polres Kampar menutup mata atas ketidakjelasan pelaporan yang tidak memiliki 'legal standing', laporan polisi Nomor LP/332/X/2020/Riau Res Kampar tertanggal 16 Oktober 2020 adalah persekongkolan pihak-pihak untuk melemahkan dan membungkam petani Kopsa M guna menutupi penyerobotan lahan dan hilangnya kebun-kebun petani serta dugaan tindakan korupsi di PTPN V.
"Perilaku jajaran Polres Kampar yang secara insinuatif dan menyudutkan Kopsa M melalui media-media massa termasuk mendramatisir peristiwa perusakan secara hiperbolik adalah tindakan tidak profesional dan menggambarkan obsesi mengkriminalisasi Ketua Kopsa M tanpa dasar," kata Disna.
Aliansi Keadilan Agraria-Setara Institute dan Kopsa M melaporkan dugaan korupsi di PTPN V yang menyebabkan kebun gagal dan 979 petani tidak memiliki lahan.
Selain laporan dugaan korupsi ke Komisi Pemberantasan Korupsi (KPK) pada 25 Mei 2021, aliansi juga melaporkan dugaan tindak pidana penyerobotan lahan ke Bareskrim Polri pada 27 Mei 2021. Kopsa M juga telah melaporkan peristiwa perampasan hak ini kepada Presiden Joko Widodo pada 23 Februari 2021.
Antony Hamzah yang juga Dosen Universitas Riau saat ditemui di Kantor Setara Institute, di Jakarta, mengatakan pada tahun 2003 Kopsa dan PTPN V membuat perjanjian kerja sama pembangunan kebun sawit pola Kredit Koperasi Primer Anggota (KKPA) untuk anggota koperasi yang direncanakan 2.000 hektare. Nota kesepahaman waktu itu ditandatangani oleh Kopsa M dan Mardjan Ustha selaku Direktur SDM PTPN V.
Perkebunan dibangun dengan memakai pinjaman dari bank dengan PTPN V sebagai avalis. Nominal pinjaman saat itu Rp115 miliar.
Pada tahun 2017, saat Antony dipilih menjadi Ketua Kopsa M, meminta kejelasan luas lahan perkebunan saat ini yang telah dihibahkan petani seluas 4.000 hektare.
"Dari hasil penelusuran dan pengukuran luas lahan menyusut menjadi 1.400 hektare," kata Antony.
Dari 1.400 hektare tersebut, lanjut Antony, hanya 300 hektare lahan yang bisa dipanen, sisanya gagal, satu hektare hanya bisa panen kurang dari satu ton. Petani hanya mendapatkan hasil Rp50 ribu per bulan dalam hasil panen.
Di bawah kepemimpinan Antony, Kopsa M menolak menandatangani surat pengakuan utang, karena belum jelas hak petani atas lahan perkebunan.
Kopsa M juga memiliki bukti ada lahan hibah petani yang diperjualbelikan oleh oknum di PTPN V.
"Yang kami perjuangkan, lahan petani yang dicaplok ini, utang tumbuh lahan hilang," kata Antony.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of association, Freedom of expression Offline
- HRD
- Community-based HRD, Land rights defender
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Corporation Agricultural business
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Oct 14, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Jun 13, 2021
- Event Description
Direktur Lembaga Bantuan Hukum (LBH) Semarang, Eti Oktaviani menceritakan, proses nonton bareng (nobar) film ‘The End Game’ sempat mengalami gangguan dari sejumlah pihak yang mengaku ‘intel’ sehingga harus dibubarkan. Kejadian ini, menurutnya, terjadi saat LBH Semarang bersama Gerakan Rakyat Menggugat (Geram) melakukan kegiatan nobar film ‘The End Game’ pekan lalu. “Memang saat itu pada saat pelaksanaan ada distraksi-distraksi ya, yang itu berasal dari intel. Karena yang bersangkutan mengaku intel, kemudian memaksa agar penayangan atau diskusi untuk review film End game ini tidak dilaksanakan saat itu,” kata Eti dalam konferensi virtual, Minggu (13/6/2021). Eti menjelaskan, protokol kesehatan Covid-19 menjadi isu utama untuk membubarkan kegiatan nobar tersebut. Karena besarnya pemaksaan agar kegiatan nobar dibubarkan, Eti mengatakan, akhirnya pihak LBH Semarang pun membubarkan kegiatan tersebut. “Dengan proses yang cukup panjang dan kemudian ada pemaksaan-pemaksaan oleh aparat sehingga sekitar 15 atau 10 menit sebelum film itu selesai, akhirnya dengan sangat terpaksa kami memberhentikan, karena sudah cukup panas situasinya saat itu,” ucap dia. Padahal, apabila aparat mengkhawatirkan penerapan protokol kesehatan, Eti menyebut, seharusnya mereka tidak perlu sampai membubarkan kegiatan nobar. Menurut Eti, pihak aparat penegak hukum dapat memantau dan memastikan protokol kesehatan Covid-19 bisa terlaksana “Nah kemudian di sini seharusnya menjadi satu hal yang cukup sangat terlihat atau terpampang nyata ya bahwa memang ada hal yang dicapai itu bukan hanya sebatas menghindari penyebaran Covid-19 tetapi ada hal lain yang memang agar diskusi atau pemutaran film ini tidak bisa terlaksana saat itu,” ucap dia. Eti pun menegaskan, pihaknya berkomitmen untuk melakukan nobar film ‘The End Game’ 10 kali setelah sempat dibubarkan aparat. Menurut dia, banyak mahasiswa dan organisasi non-pemerintah yang mengikuti kegiatan nobar tersebut. “Dengan adanya pembubaran itu, kawan-kawan merespons dengan satu kali proses nobar dibubarkan maka kami berkomitmen untuk menyelenggarakan 10 kali lagi, apa, layar atau menancapkan layar nobar film End Game,” ungkapnya. Diketahui, tidak lolosnya 75 pegawai KPK dari Tes Wawasan Kebangsaan (TWK) yang merupakan alih status kepegawaian menjadi aparatur sipil negara (ASN) menjadi polemik di masyarakat. Sebagai bentuk perlawanan dan upaya menyelamatkan KPK, WatchDoc merilis film dokumenter berjudul The End Game. Film dokumenter ini bercerita soal kesaksian para pegawai KPK yang dinyatakan tak lulus TWK. Sejak dirilis, kedua trailer film ini telah ditonton puluhan ribu orang di YouTube. Trailer pertama menceritakan kesaksian sejumlah pegawai yang dinyatakan tak lulus wawasan kebangsaan. Mereka yang tak lulus berasal dari sejumlah kelompok dan latar belakang agama yang berbeda. Sementara, trailler film kedua menceritakan kesaksian 16 penyidik dan penyelidik, terkait sejumlah kasus yang mereka tangani di KPK. Mereka antara lain, Novel Baswedan, Kasatgas Penyelidik KPK Harun Al Rasyid, Ketua Wadah Pegawai KPK Yudi Purnomo, dan sejumlah nama lain.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Administrative Harassment, Censorship
- Rights Concerned
- #COVID-19, Offline, Right to work
- HRD
- NGO
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Oct 14, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Jun 23, 2021
- Event Description
Kontributor TV One Ilham Zulfikar diintimadasi dan mendapat ancaman oleh oknum humas PT.Brahmakerta Adwira selaku pelaksana proyek pembangunan jembatan lintas nasional Idi Rayeuk, Aceh Timur, Aceh, Rabu (23/06).
Saat itu, Ilham bersama wartawan monologis.id Ihsan dan Koordinator LSM LAKI Aceh Timur Saiful Anwar tengah mewawancari warga Desa Keude Blang, Idi Rayeuk terkait badan sungai akibat proyek tersebut. Tiba-tiba didatangi seorang pria.
Oknum yang kerap disapa Tekong itu lalu menyanyakan identitas wartawan sambil marah-marah. Lalu dia mencoba menendang Ilham sebanyak dua kali, namun Ilham berhasil mengelak.
“Sambil marah-marah dia mengayunkan kaki sebanyak dua kali namun tidak mengenai karena saya mengelak sambil merekam kejadian itu,” kata Ilham.
Usai melakukan hal itu, Tekong meninggalkan lokasi sambil menghina dengan memaki-maki wartawan.
Sementara itu, Koordinator Taslim Wilayah PT. Brahmakerta Adwira sebagai rekanan pelaksana pemenang tender duplikasi Jembatan Idi Rayeuk dari Kementerian PUPR melalui Balai Pelaksana Jalan Nasional (BPJN) Sumatera 1 menjelaskan secara teknis jumlah item kegiatan yang sedang mereka lakukan.
Taslim juga menyebutkan bahwa pekerjaan mereka sebenarnya sudah sesuai spesifikasi.
“Jika anda ingin melihat lebih rinci, kita ada gambar,” tegas.
Terkait permintaan RAB dan spesifikasi yang diminta LSM LAKI Aceh Timur, tidak bisa ditawarkan jika tidak kepada auditor eksternal BPK RI.
Pihak LAKI Aceh Timur sendiri merasa tidak puas atas penjelasan dari pihak rekanan.
"Sebenarnya perusahaan telah mencoba untuk mengungkapkan informasi yang menjadi hak publik dalam melaksanakan proyek Pemerintah dan ini bertentangan dengan Undang-Undang No.14 tahun 2008 tentang informasi publik karena proyek jembatan tersebut akan digunakan oleh masyarakat sebagai pengguna jalan," kata Koordinator LSM LAKI Aceh Timur Saiful Anwar.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment
- HRD
- Media Worker
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Non-state
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Oct 14, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Jun 16, 2021
- Event Description
Tindakan tegas pembubaran aksi demo mahasiswa Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta (UMS), dilakukan gabungan Polisi, TNI dan Satpol PP Sukoharjo, Rabu (16/6/2021) sore.
Pembubaran dilakukan sewaktu-waktu massa peserta aksi keluar dari kampus UMS di Pabelan, Kartasura, menuju titik aksi di pertigaan Jl Ahmad Yani, Pabelan, Kartasura. Jarak kampus dengan titik aksi sekitar 200 meter.
Belum sempat menggelar orasi, massa langsung dihalau ratusan petugas gabungan untuk diminta kembali ke dalam kampus. Pembubaran dilakukan untuk mencegah terjadinya serta mengantisipasi kemacetan arus lalu lintas yang akan ditimbulkan.
Kapolres Sukoharjo AKBP Bambang Yugo Pamungkas yang turun langsung memimpin dilapangan bersama Dandim 0726/Sukoharjo Letkol Inf Agus Adhy Darmawan mengatakan, tindakan tegas mencegah melonjaknya penyebaran Covid-19 di Kota Makmur yang oleh.
"Kemarin kami rapat luar biasa di Pemkab bersama jajaran instansi terkait lainnya. Bahwa melihat situasi Solo Raya saat ini, angka kasus Covid-19 meningkat. Termasuk Sukoharjo juga meningkat dengan adanya (Covid-19) varian baru,".
Dengan adanya peningkatan kasus corona, maka seluruh jajaran yang terlibat dalam penanganan Covid-19 harus waspada terhadap segala kegiatan masyarakat untuk menurunkan angka penyebaran virus.
"Seperti kegiatan (aksi demo) ini, melibatkan orang dari luar daerah. Maka harus diingatkan untuk tidak berkumpul. Kami akan memulai dengan himbauan, jika masih membandel akan diberikan sanksi. Kami angkut untuk selanjutnya diberi sanksi," tegas Kapolres.
Pantauan hariankota.com dilapangan, aksi demo dilakukan oleh puluhan mahasiswa, mendesak Presiden Joko Widodo (Jokowi) mengeluarkan Perppu UU No.9 Tahun 2019.
Selain itu, menuntut dikembalikannya marwah dan independensi Komisi Pemberantasan Korupsi (KPK. Cabut SK Pimpinan KPK No. 652 Tahun 2021, dan demo massa aksi juga menuntut Ketua Umum KPK Firli Bahuri diberhentikan.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Administrative Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- #COVID-19, Freedom of assembly, Offline, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Oct 14, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Jun 30, 2021
- Event Description
Puluhan mahasiswa perwakilan Badan Eksekutif Mahasiswa (BEM) Universitas se Eks Karisidenan Surakarta turun ke jalan di Kartasura. Para mahasiswa yang mengatasnamakan “Aliansi Soloraya Menggugat” menuntut Ketua KPK cabut SK Pimpinan KPK Nomor 652 Tahun 2021.
Aparat Kepolisian sebelum aksi dimulai sudah melakukan penyekatan dan menghalau peserta aksi disejumlah titik masuk Kartasura. Meski sudah dihalau, massa dari sejumlah BEM universitas ini tetap berdatangan. Titik kumpul yang sedianya di lapangan Ngabeyan Kartasura lalu menuju Tugu Kartasura, berubah di halaman sebuah ruko di Jalan Slamet Riyadi Kartasura, atau sekitar 1 km dari lokasi sebelumnya.
“Kami hanya ingin menyerukan save KPK, selamatkan KPK, pecat Filry dan cabut UU nomor 19 tahun 2019,” ungkap Widi Adi Nugroho selaku Koordinator umum dari UMS dalam orasinya, Rabu (30/6).
Dalam aksi itu, setidaknya 50 an mahasiswa dari BEM UMS, UNS, Uniba, Unisri dan Universitas Raden Mas Said (IAIN) turun ke jalan. Dengan mengenakan almamater masing tampak mengusung keranda bertuliskan RIP KPK.
Setidaknya, ada lima tuntutan yang dibacakan, yakni mendesak Ketua KPK Firli Bahuri untuk mencabut SK Pimpinan KPK Nomor 652 Tahun 2021, Mendesak Presiden RI untuk mengganti ketua KPK Firli Bahuri, Menuntut DPR untuk mencabut UU No. 19 tahun 2019 tentang KPK, Menuntut KPK untuk segera menyelesaikan kasus korupsi yang ada di Indonesia. Dan mengajak kepada seluruh elemen masyarakat untuk mengawal dan melawan pelemahan tindak pidana korupsi.
Aksi para mahasiswa tersebut mendapat pengawalan ketat dari Polres Sukoharjo yang di backup Polresta Surakarta dan Polres Karanganyar, dibawah kendali Kapolres Sukoharjo AKBP Wahyu Nugroho didampingi Dandim 0726/Sukoharjo Letkol Inf Agus Adhy Darmawan.
“Tidak diperkenankan ada kegiatan berkumpul jadi wajib dibubarkan. Kami minta mahasiswa pulang kembali kerumah masing-masing,” ungkap KBO Polres Sukoharjo Kompol Agus Pamungkas, mewakili Kapolres Sukoharjo, AKBP Wahyu Nugroho.
Selang 30 menit dibubarkan, mendadak ada massa susulan dari HMI dengan membawa bendera dan berorasi di seberang jalan. Aparat pun dengan sigap membubarkan mereka dan menghalau masuk ke dalam kampung untuk diminta pulang ke rumah masing-masing juga.
“Mengingat situasi Sukoharjo tidak aman, kita tidak akan menoleransi apapun kegiatan yang menimbulkan potensi kerumunan,” tegasnya.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Administrative Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Offline, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Oct 14, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Jun 26, 2021
- Event Description
Kapolres Jayapura Kota Kombes Pol Gustav Urbinas memastikan melarang ada demonstrasi di masa pandemi covid-19.
Larangan ini mengugurkan wacana Koalisi Rakyat Papua untuk menduduki kantor Gubernur Papua menuntut Sekda Papua Dance Flassy meletakkan jabatannya.
"Kami sudah menerima surat ijin keramaian dari pihak Koalisi Rakyat Papua, namun kami menolak ijin tersebut," kata Urbinas kepada Tribun-Papua.com, Sabtu (26/6/2021) melalui gawainya.
Dikatakan, pihaknya telah mengeluarkan Surat Tanda Terima Pemberitahuan (STTP), dan pihaknya sudah membalasnya.
"Kami sudah keluarkan STTP dengan penjelasan tidak merekomendasikan aksi unjuk rasa tersebut," ujarnya.
Ia menegaskan akan membubarkan secara paksa apabila tetap melakukan aksi tersebut.
"Sudah jelas, ada surat pemberitahuan penolakan aksi, apabila memaksakan diri, kami bubarkan," tegasnya.
Kata dia, perintah pembubaran apabila ada titik kumpul masa sudah disampaikan di Polsek Jajaran.
"Kami akan bubarkan," tegas Gustav kembali.
Untuk personil Polresta Jayapura Kota nantinya akan diperkuatan dari Polda dan Kodam XVII/Cenderawasih.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Administrative Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Offline, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Minority rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Oct 14, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Jun 26, 2021
- Event Description
Rektorat Universitas Indonesia (UI) memanggil pengurus Badan Eksekutif Mahasiswa (BEM) UI terkait postingan "Jokowi: The King of Lip Service" di Instagram, @bem_official, Sabtu (26/6). Dalam surat yang ditandatangani Direktur Kemahasiswaan, Tito Latif Indra, terdapat 10 mahasiswa yang dipanggil pihak rektoriat pada hari Minggu ini. Kepala Biro Humas dan Keterbukaan Informasi (KIP) UI, Amelita Lusia membenarkan adanya pemanggilan tersebut. "Ya, betul," ujar Amelita kepada Kompas.com, Minggu sore.
Amelita menyebutkan, pemanggilan tersebut sebagai langkah urgen akibat permasalahan yang timbul sehari setelah postingan BEM UI mulai ramai dibicarakan. Amelita menegaskan, pemanggilan itu merupakan bagian dari langkah pembinaan. "Pemanggilan ini adalah bagian dari proses pembinaan kemahasiswaan yang ada di UI," ujar dia. BEM UI mempublikasikan postingan berjudul Jokowi:The King of Lip Service di akun media sosialnya. Dalam postingan tersebut, BEM UI mengkritik Presiden Joko Widodo yang kerap kali mengobral janji.
Postingan itu juga menyindir sejumlah janji dan keputusan Jokowi, mulai dari rindu didemo, revisi UU ITE, penguatan KPK, dan rentetan janji lainnya. Pihak kampus menilai, postingan BEM UI tersebut kurang tepat. Amelita menyebut postingan tersebut telah melanggar beberapa peraturan yang ada. "Hal yang disampaikan BEM UI dalam postingan meme bergambar Presiden Republik Indonesia yang merupakan simbol negara, mengenakan mahkota dan diberi teks Jokowi: The King of Lip Service, bukanlah cara menyampaikan pendapat yang sesuai aturan yang tepat, karena melanggar beberapa peraturan yang ada," ujar Amelita. Amelita menegaskan, kebebasan menyampaikan pendapat dan aspirasi pada dasarnya dilindungi undang-Undang (UU). Akan tetapi, penyampaian aspirasi tersebut seharusnya sesuai aturan yang ada.
"Perlu kami sampaikan bahwa kebebasan menyampaikan pendapat dan aspirasi memang dilindungi undang-Undang. Meskipun demikian dalam menyampaikan pendapat, seyogyanya harus menaati dan sesuai koridor hukum yang berlaku," ujar dia.
- Impact of Event
- 10
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Intimidation and Threats
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of expression Online, Right to healthy and safe environment
- HRD
- Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Government
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Oct 14, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Sep 27, 2021
- Event Description
The North Sulawesi Regional Police conducted an in-depth investigation to uncover and arrest the perpetrators of the shooting of a resident of Toruakat Village, Bolaang Mongondow.
The shooting occurred during the installation of boundary markers at the Bolingongot plantation, the mining location of PT Bulawan Daya Lestari (BDL).
"The police will continue to work professionally in handling this incident", said Head of Public Relations, Kombes Jules Abraham Abast, in Manado, quoted by Antara, Wednesday, September 29.
Jules Abraham said that the police continued to make various efforts to deal with the conflict which caused five victims, namely one was shot dead and four people were injured.
The Police also appealed to the public to maintain a conducive security and order situation.
"The public and both parties are advised to remain calm, not easily provoked by the situation, and to fully entrust the handling of this incident to the police", he said.
He explained that the conflict occurred on the afternoon of Monday, September 27, shortly after the installation of the stakes at the location. Allegedly involving the guards at the location of PT BDL with the community of Toruakat Village, Bolmong Regency.
Information was obtained, the injured victims consisted of three guards at the location of PT BDL and one resident of Toruakat Village. While one victim who died was a resident of Toruakat Village.
"Until now, the police have added security personnel around the scene to prevent further conflicts. Police personnel also carry out patrols around Toruakat and Dumoga", said Kombes Jules.
- Impact of Event
- 2
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Killing, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to life
- HRD
- Community-based HRD, Environmental rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Unknown
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Unknown
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Oct 1, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Sep 22, 2021
- Event Description
Chief Investment Minister Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan lodged a defamation complaint against rights activists Haris Azhar and Fatia Maulidiyanti on Wednesday over a video alleging business motive behind current security operations in Papua with Luhut’s involvement.
Luhut himself came to the Jakarta Police headquarters to report the case and “defend my name and that of my children and grandchildren”.
The retired army general said he made the decision after his two attempts to demand public clarification and apology from the two activists went unanswered.
"They didn’t respond during the two occasions, prompting us to take legal action under both criminal and civil laws," Luhut told reporters.
"There is no such thing as absolute freedom, everything has a consequence. I have the right to defend my rights. I have asked them to present evidence [on the allegation] and there was none,” he added.
In the video published on Haris’ YouTube account last month, he interviewed Fatia, who is the coordinator of the Commission for the Disappeared and Victims of Violence (Kontras), an NGO focusing on human rights issues.
Both discussed allegations that the current military operation in Papua was actually meant to protect mining businesses in the easternmost province.
Fatia implied that mining company Toba Sejahtera Group, in which Luhut is a shareholder, had mining projects in the district of Intan Jaya, Papua.
“It’s fair to say that Luhut has a role in mining businesses in Papua,” Fatia said in the podcast video.
“The core of human rights problems in Papua is militarism. And it turns out that behind the militarism approach – supposedly to restore security and peace in Papua – there are economic motives.”
At one point of the talk show, both activists called the minister “Lord Luhut”.
In an interview with Kompas TV earlier this month, Haris said he had responded to the reprimand by inviting Juniver Girsang, an attorney for Luhut, to become a guest in his podcast and present Luhut’s views to ensure a fair exchange of opinions.
In the same interview, Juniver said his client had no slightest interest in attending and increasing views and revenues of a podcast program that already insulted him in public.
The Jakarta Globe has reached Haris for comments.
In a separate news conference, a lawyer representing both activists said Luhut as a state official is not immune from criticism.
“If he cannot be criticized, there will be no voice of the people. Once we lost people’s voice, democracy is gone,” lawyer Asfinawati said.
“Fatia criticized Luhut in his capacity as a state official, nothing is personal,” she added.
Luhut’s attorney meanwhile said that in addition to the criminal suit, he also planned to file a Rp 100 billion ($7 million) civil case against the activists.
“If judges accept the lawsuit, the Rp 100 billion money will be donated to the Papuan people,” Juniver said.
It’s not the first time a close aide of President Joko Widodo involved in a feud with activists that led to legal motions.
On August 20, Presidential Office Chief of Staff Moeldoko filed a defamation complaint against two Indonesia Corruption Watch (ICW) activists over allegations that the former military chief had cashed in on the distribution of Covid-19 medication Ivermectin and misused authority to join in rice export program.
- Impact of Event
- 2
- Gender of HRD
- Man, Woman
- Violation
- Enactment of repressive legislation and policies, Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Online
- HRD
- NGO staff, WHRD
- Perpetrator-State
- Government
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Active
- Related Events
- Indonesia: NGO staff issued legal warning for reporting army involvement in gold mining business
- Date added
- Sep 23, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Sep 18, 2021
- Event Description
Hari ini, Sabtu, 18 September 2021, sekitar pukul 05.00 pagi, kami mendapati salah satu bagian (sisi barat-pojok) teras kantor LBH Yogyakarta terdapat bekas seperti terbakar api. Bekas terbakar itu menyebar di beberapa sisi, yakni di lantai, tembok, kaca jendela, ventilasi hingga naik ke atas atap. Api sempat menyambar ke dalam kantor mengenai gorden. Di sekitarnya juga ditemukan serpihan kaca yang tampaknya adalah pecahan botol. Kami memperkirakan, kantor LBH Yogyakarta telah diserang dengan lemparan bom molotov oleh pihak yang tidak bertanggung jawab.
Terhadap peristiwa ini, kami ingin menyampaikan beberapa hal:
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Berdasarkan informasi sementara yang kami himpun, kejadian ini kemungkinan berlangsung di atas pukul 01.00 (dini hari). Namun kami belum mengetahui siapa pelaku dan apa motifnya. Hanya saja kami menduga serangan ini terkait dengan pembelaan LBH Yogyakarta terhadap kasus-kasus struktural dan perkara masyarakat miskin lain. Saat ini upaya advokasi perkara tersebut sedang berjalan secara intensif, kami menduga ada oknum yang tidak senang dengan aktivitas bantuan hukum LBH Yogyakarta yang selama ini aktif mendampingi masyarakat kecil.
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Kami menilai serangan ini adalah teror terhadap pembela hak asasi manusia sekaligus juga organisasi bantuan hukum, yang selama ini melakukan tugas-tugas konstitusional memberikan bantuan hukum kepada masyarakat miskin. Perbuatan pelaku bertentangan prinsip-prinsip negara hukum dan nilai-nilai hak asasi manusia.
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Kami mengecam keras serangan ini. Tindakan ini adalah kejahatan pidana yang melanggar Kitab Undang-Undang Hukum Pidana (KUHP). Oleh karena itu kami akan melaporkan peristiwa ini ke pihak yang berwajib (polisi) maupun lembaga-lembaga terkait.
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Penting digarisbawahi, kami sama sekali tidak takut dengan teror. Kejadian ini justru menambah berlipat-lipat semangat kami untuk terus maju dan tidak pernah berhenti melakukan pembelaan serta memperjuangkan hak-hak dan kepentingan rakyat miskin korban ketidakadilan dalam kasus-kasus struktural.
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- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Intimidation and Threats, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to property, Right to work
- HRD
- Lawyer, NGO
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Suspected non-state
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Sep 20, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Sep 10, 2021
- Event Description
On 10 September 2021, General Moeldoko, the Presidential Chief of Staff officially reported human rights defenders Egi Primayogha and Miftachul Choir to the Criminal Investigation Unit of the National Police of Jakarta for alleged defamation, related to article 27 of the Electronic Information and Transactions Law and articles 310 and 311 of the criminal code. If charged, the human rights defenders could be sentenced to 6 years in prison. Egi Primayogha is a human rights defender and member of Indonesia Corruption Watch (ICW), a prominent anti-corruption organisation in Indonesia. As a student, he was involved in various civil society movements in university, such as the student press and student co-operative movement. The human rights defender is currently working on various human rights issues such as freedom of information, access to health, and the right to natural resources. He is also vocal about the implication of politicians and business groups in human rights violations. Mifta chul Choir is a human rights defender and a short-term contract member of the Political Corruption Division of Indonesia Corruption Watch (ICW). His research focuses on political economy of the coal mining industry, the party financing regime and the electoral system. Prior to joining ICW, Miftachul Choir was involved with the student press and various student movement groups. Currently, he is a postgraduate student at the Institute of Human Rights and Peace Studies (IHRP), Mahidol University. On 10 September 2021, General Moeldoko, the Presidential Chief of Staff, officially accused Egi Primayogha and Miftachul Choir of defamation and reported them to the Criminal Investigation Unit of the National Police of Jakarta. The accusations against the human rights defenders relate to a study published by the Political Corruption Division of ICW which alleges the involvement of various public officials, in promoting the circulation of the drug Ivermectin during the COVID-19 pandemic. Both human rights defenders were involved in the research and presentation of this study. On 29 July 2021, it was reported that the Presidential Chief of Staff planned to issue a subpoena against Egi Primayogha and Miftachul Choir regarding the study published by ICW. On the same day, 109 civil society organisations and community groups expressed solidarity with Egi Primayogha, Miftachul Choir and ICW and urged General Moeldoko to withdraw the subpoena. On 2 August 2021, the lawyer of the Presidential Chief of Staff sent a subpoena to ICW, specifically addressing Egi Primayogha and Miftachul Choir. The subpoena asked them to withdraw the claims made by their study and to apologise to the Presidential Chief of Staff within 24 hours. It also threatened to report the human rights defenders to the police if the demands were not met. Subsequently, two other subpoenas issued by Moeldoko were sent to Egi Primayogha and Miftachul Choir on 5 August 2021 and 20 August 2021, with similar demands and threats. In Indonesia, article 27 paragraph (3) of the Electronic Information and Transactions Law concerns defamation, and articles 310 and 311 of the Criminal Code concern attacking someone’s honor and reputation with accusations and defamation respectively. However, the Criminal Code also contains relevant justifications for the publishing of the study by the human rights defenders under Article 310 paragraph (3), which states, “it does not constitute defamation if the act is carried out in the public interest”. It has been observed by human rights defenders in Indonesia that government officials often abuse their power by using the Electronic, Information, and Transactions Law and defamation charges to silence activists or human rights defenders in the country.
- Impact of Event
- 2
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- #COVID-19, Online
- HRD
- NGO staff
- Perpetrator-State
- Government
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Sep 17, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Aug 26, 2021
- Event Description
On August 26, 2021, human rights defender Haris Azhar and woman human rights defender Fatia Maulidyanti were issued one subpoena by the Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment concerning the posting of a talk show on Haris Azhar's YouTube channel. In the subpoena, Haris Azhar and Fatia Maulidyanti were asked to explain the motive for posting the video to the Coordinating Minister. In addition, the two defenders were asked to apologize in five days to the Minister through Haris Azhar's YouTube channel, mass media, and online media and promise not to repeat the act. The subpoena mentions that if an apology is not made, legal actions will be taken against the human rights defenders. Haris Azhar is a human rights defender in Indonesia. He previously served as the Coordinator of Commission for the Disappeared and Victim of Violence (KontraS) a nation wide group and community of NGOs operating in Indonesia since 2010. Haris Azhar has contributed to human rights and public interest litigation cases, events, campaigns and publications for promoting and defending human rights in Indonesia and South East Asia. The human rights defender had also served as a member of the Executive Committee of FORUM-ASIA and has been the Deputy Chair of INFID-Indonesia, which are both prominent human rights organizations. Fatia Maulidiyanti is a woman human rights defender and the Coordinator of the Commission for the Disappeared and Victims of Violence (KontraS), a prominent human rights organization in Indonesia established in 1998. She has been involved in various civil society movements since she was in the university, namely student press, working on various human rights issues such as death penalty, business and human rights, unfair trial, human rights defenders and human rights in conflict. She is also the founder of a book donation community for death-row inmates called Books For Tomorrow. In the online video for which the human rights defenders are facing legal action, Haris Azhar and Fatia Maulidiyanti discussed the research results of several human rights organizations, such as KontraS, Walhi, Jatam, YLBHI, and Pusaka, about the business of Indonesian Army officials and retirees behind the gold mining business and their plan to exploit the Blok Wabu area in Intan Jaya, Papua. The subpoena issued by the Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment has mentioned that Haris Azhar and Fatia Maulidiyanti will face charges under Article 27 paragraph (3) of the Electronic Information and Transactions Law concerning defamation, and Articles 310 and 311 of the Criminal Code concerning attacking someone’s honor and reputation with accusations and defamation respectively. However, the Criminal Code also contains relevant justifications for the posting of the talk show under Article 310 paragraph (3), which states, “it does not constitute defamation if the act is carried out in the public interest”. Human rights defender Haris Azhar has been a target of similar reprisals in the past. On 28 July 2016, the human rights defender published an article on Facebook alleging the involvement of Indonesian police officials in corrupt activities, including the acceptance of bribes from an international drug trafficking network. On 2 August 2016, three government agencies, the BNN, the TNI, and the National Police, filed a joint defamation complaint against Haris Azhar under the 2008 Electronic Information and Transactions Law. Following public pressure, on 10 August 2016, the National Police announced that they have set up an independent team to investigate the alleged involvement of security officials in drug trafficking. It has been observed by human rights defenders in Indonesia that government officials are abusing their power by using the Electronic, Information, and Transactions Law to silence activists or human rights defenders in the country.
Front Line Defenders is deeply concerned about the subpoena issued against Fatia Maulidiyanti and Haris Azhar as it believes that they are being targeted for their peaceful and legitimate work in defence of human rights.
- Impact of Event
- 2
- Gender of HRD
- Man, Woman
- Violation
- Intimidation and Threats
- Rights Concerned
- Online
- HRD
- NGO staff, WHRD
- Perpetrator-State
- Government
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Active
- Date added
- Sep 6, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Jul 19, 2021
- Event Description
Indonesian security forces have used discriminatory excessive force and racially abused protesters peacefully opposing the renewal of the Papuan Special Autonomy Law, new research by Amnesty International has revealed.
Papuan protesters told how they were targeted with water cannons, kicked and punched, and beaten with guns and rubber batons in peaceful protests during the last month. At least one person was injured after security forces opened fire on protesters on 16 August. Three protesters reported being called “monkey” while being arrested during protests in July.
Amnesty International has analysed videos and photos which show police using unlawful force on peaceful protesters, and verified injuries suffered by protesters.
“The reports of assault – both physical and verbal – that we have gathered reveals the true contempt the security forces have for the rights of Papuans.
“The Indonesian authorities must immediately investigate the reports of use of discriminatory excessive force and racial abuse against protesters, and also ensure the right to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly is respected.”
To date, protests against the controversial renewal of the Papua Special Autonomy Law have taken place in several cities, from July 14 to August 16. Amnesty International interviewed 17 people who participated in protests in the cities of Jakarta, Jayapura, Sorong and Yahukimo, and verified their accounts using open source video footage.
The protests have also called for the release of Victor Yeimo, a pro-independence activist from Papua facing life imprisonment for his political views.
A protestor who participated in the demonstration in Sorong on July 19 told Amnesty International that police officers beat him as he was arrested. He said: “I was kicked in the stomach and on my head. I was arrested because I only asked the National Police Chief for help to free the protesters who were arrested by the police.” The arrest and beating were corroborated by another protestor and video footage.
A protestor in Sorong criticized the excessive use of force by security forces. He said: “They just want us Papuans not to speak out about our rights. That’s why every time we take action, it’s always forced to disband like that.”
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Minority Rights, Online, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to liberty and security, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Minority rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Aug 23, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Aug 16, 2021
- Event Description
Indonesian security forces have used discriminatory excessive force and racially abused protesters peacefully opposing the renewal of the Papuan Special Autonomy Law, new research by Amnesty International has revealed.
Papuan protesters told how they were targeted with water cannons, kicked and punched, and beaten with guns and rubber batons in peaceful protests during the last month. At least one person was injured after security forces opened fire on protesters on 16 August. Three protesters reported being called “monkey” while being arrested during protests in July.
Amnesty International has analysed videos and photos which show police using unlawful force on peaceful protesters, and verified injuries suffered by protesters.
“The reports of assault – both physical and verbal – that we have gathered reveals the true contempt the security forces have for the rights of Papuans.
“The Indonesian authorities must immediately investigate the reports of use of discriminatory excessive force and racial abuse against protesters, and also ensure the right to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly is respected.”
To date, protests against the controversial renewal of the Papua Special Autonomy Law have taken place in several cities, from July 14 to August 16. Amnesty International interviewed 17 people who participated in protests in the cities of Jakarta, Jayapura, Sorong and Yahukimo, and verified their accounts using open source video footage.
The protests have also called for the release of Victor Yeimo, a pro-independence activist from Papua facing life imprisonment for his political views.
On August 16, security forces opened fire on protesters in Yahukimo, injuring one person. One protestor told Amnesty International he heard multiple gunshots, and that several bullets were also found close to where the protest took place.
In a protest in Jayapura on the same day, protesters confirmed the use of water cannons, and beatings with rubber batons and guns by security forces. Amnesty International has verified video showing the use of water cannons against peaceful protesters and security forces beating them with rubber batons.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Violence (physical), Wounds and Injuries
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Minority Rights, Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to Protest, Right to self-determination
- HRD
- Minority rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Aug 23, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- May 4, 2021
- Event Description
Aksi demo di depan rumah dinas Gubernur Sumatera Utara, Jalan Sudirman Medan, berakhir ricuh, Jumat (7/4/2021) sore. Massa terlibat keributan dengan Satpol PP dan Polisi.
Informasi yang dihimpun, unjuk rasa digelar massa yang tergabung dalam Aliansi Mahasiswa Peduli Kesejahteraan Sumatera Utara (AMPK Sumut).
Mereka menuntut Pergub No 1 Tahun 2021 tentang PBBKB yang menjadi penyebab naiknya harga BBM di Sumut, dicabut.
Tak lama massa melakukan orasi, personel Satpol dan kepolisian yang melakukan penjagaan langsung membubarkan aksi unjuk rasa.
Sekitar enam orang mahasiswa dibawa masuk ke mobil Sat Sabhara dan selanjutnya diboyong ke kantor polisi.
"Kami dibubarkan karena gak boleh demo di rumah dinas," kata salah seorang pengunjuk rasa Irham.
Koordinator Aksi Irwandi P Sembiring mengatakan, rencana unjuk rasa itu sudah diberitahukan melalui surat yang dikirim ke Polrestabes Medan pada 4 Mei 2021.
Dalam surat yang dilayangkan itu, mereka akan menggelar demo selama 6 hari berturut-turut, mulai Jumat hingga Rabu (7-12/5/21).
"Kita meminta Edy mencabut Pergub No 1, karena telah menyebabkan kenaikan harga BBM di Sumut, ditengah kondisi ekonomi masyarakat sedang sulit akibat pandemi seperti sekarang ini," ujar Irwandi.
Sementara itu, seorang jurnalis detikcom bernama Ahmad Arfah Fansuri Lubis disebut dipukul saat sedang melakukan tugas jurnalistik.
Saat itu, Arfa merekam kericuhan yang terjadi tersebut. Tiba-tiba ada yang menghalangi Arfah merekam video itu.
"Tadi awalnya aku ambil video (massa diamankan), ada yang pukul bagian belakang kepalaku, cukup keras. Pelaku dari satpol PP yang berjaga," kata Arfa saat dikonfirmasi.
- Impact of Event
- 4
- Gender of HRD
- Man, Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Administrative Harassment, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- #COVID-19, Freedom of assembly, Freedom of association, Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to liberty and security
- HRD
- Media Worker, Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jul 28, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- May 21, 2021
- Event Description
Sejumlah mahasiswa yang tergabung dalam Front Pejuang Reformasi Total (FPRT) menggelar aksi di Jalan AP Pettarani, Kota Makassar, Sulawesi Selatan, Jumat (21/5). Mereka memperingati Reformasi atau tepatnya 21 Mei 1998 ketika Soeharto menyatakan berhenti dari jabatan presiden.
Dalam aksinya, mereka menyuarakan Reformasi jilid dua di masa kini. Namun, unjuk rasa berujung pembubaran oleh pihak kepolisian.
Mulanya, aksi unjuk rasa berjalan kondusif. Setiap orator bergantian bicara menggunakan pengeras suara. Mereka menyuarakan sejumlah tuntutan sambil membentangkan spanduk.
Berikut tuntutan massa aksi yang mendambakan Reformasi Jilid dua.
- Turunkan Presiden Jokowi
- Cabut UU Cipta Kerja Omnibus Law
- Tolak politisi Orba dan reformis gadungan
- Usut tuntas penculik aktivis
- Cabut Perpres No.32 tahun 2018
- Tolak Soeharto jadi pahlawan Nasional
- Tolak utang luar negeri
- Tolak investor asing dan majukan BUMN
- Wujudkan pendidikan gratis yang berkualitas dan sekolah tatap muka
- Tolak pelemahan KPK
"Kami menuntut pemerintah mewujudkan pendidikan gratis yang berkualitas dan melaksanakan pendidikan tatap muka dengan tetap mematuhi prokes," kata Koordinator Lapangan, Riang Egi Saputra dalam orasinya.
Di tengah-tengah unjuk rasa, massa lalu membawa ban bekas. Mereka membakarnya di tengah jalan. Api menyala. Asap membubung. Polisi lalu gusar.
Aparat kemudian menghampiri massa dan membubarkan unjuk rasa. Massa lantas lari tunggang langgang berhamburan. Polisi tak tinggal diam. Mereka mengejar massa yang berupaya menyelamatkan diri dari penangkapan.
Dua orang diamankan petugas. Hingga saat ini, belum ada keterangan resmi dari pihak kepolisian ihwal unjuk rasa yang berujung pembubaran. Identitas pengunjuk rasa yang diamankan pun belum dirilis kepolisian.
- Impact of Event
- 3
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Administrative Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of association, Offline, Right to liberty and security, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jul 28, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- May 25, 2021
- Event Description
The Papuan Student Alliance (AMP) action to demand the release of Papuan political prisoners in front of the East Jakarta District Court was repelled by a mob from Pemuda Cinta NKRI. The atmosphere got heated when the AMP masses remained at the location and did not disperse. Luckily, the riots between the two groups were managed by the police who were on guard at the location.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Intimidation and Threats
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of association, Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Minority rights defender, Student
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Non-state
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jul 28, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- May 18, 2021
- Event Description
A recent clash between Indigenous community members in Sumatra and workers from a pulpwood plantation company has marred ongoing efforts to resolve a decades-long land conflict.
At least a dozen members of the Natumingka Indigenous community in North Sumatra province were reported to have been injured during a clash that broke out on May 18 when they blocked some 400 workers and security guards of PT Toba Pulp Lestari (TPL) from entering the disputed area. They had staged the protest to defend what they say is their ancestral land. Police officers were present at the scene at the request of the company.
Among those injured was Jusman Simanjuntak, 75, who had to receive multiple stitches after being struck in the head when the clash turned violent and rocks were being thrown.
“The defeat of Natumingka on May 18, 2021, is not a regret for me, but that became a moment of resurgence of the Natumingka community,” he said at an online press conference on June 3.
The two sides have been locked in dispute over the land in North Sumatra’s North Tapanuli district since 1992. Twenty-three Indigenous communities, including the Natumingka, claim ancestral rights to some 20,754 hectares (51,284 acres) inside the concession granted to TPL, an affiliate of pulp and paper giant Royal Golden Eagle.
The company, previously known as PT Inti Indorayon Utama, was initially granted a 269,060-hectare (664,862-acre) concession, but this was reduced in 2020 to 167,912 hectares (414,920 acres) by the environment ministry as it overlapped with Indigenous lands. The Indigenous communities contend much of the concession is part of their ancestral territory, but TPL has already planted half of the disputed area with eucalyptus.
In August 2019, the environment ministry ordered TPL to halt its activities pending a resolution between all sides.
At the same time, the Indigenous communities have been working to receive state recognition for Indigenous land certification. Since 2013, when a landmark Constitutional Court ruling struck down the state’s claim to Indigenous peoples’ forests, the government has recognized the rights of dozens of Indigenous groups to forest areas across Indonesia.
But the communities in North Tapanuli say the Indigenous land recognition process for them is taking much longer than needed. Jusman said that some 300 million rupiah ($20,800) that was allocated to fund the process has been requisitioned for efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19.
“The communities were ready to help funding if that’s what it takes, but the government declined saying that it has no legal basis,” Jusman said.
In the wake of the recent clash between the Indigenous communities and TPL, Indonesia’s national parliament has called for the police to investigate and press charges against the company for the violence against the communities.
“The fact is that the land concession is overlapping with Indigenous lands, creating a rooted agrarian conflict that has been going on for so long and unresolved up to this day,” Bambang Soesatyo, the parliamentary speaker, said in a statement.
Jandres Silalahi, an executive at TPL, said the company regretted the clash that broke out at a time when dialogue between all stakeholders was ongoing to try and resolve the conflict.
While a resolution is still far from being achieved, many members of the Indigenous communities defending their claims against TPL have been met with violence and imprisonment. In 2000, a university student and a high school student were killed defending the area against TPL.
The Indigenous communities have since the early 1900s claimed ancestral rights to a large swath of forest in what is today North Tapanuli district, where they still practice subsistence farming today. In 1913, the communities loaned part of the land to the Dutch colonial authorities for a pine plantation. After Indonesia declared independence from the Dutch in 1945, the new government claimed the pine forest, among other Dutch-run assets and properties at the time, as belonging to the Indonesian state.
“If the district leader doesn’t care about the Natumingka community, we will keep on fighting,” Jusman said.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Land rights, Offline
- HRD
- Indigenous peoples' rights defender
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Agricultural business
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jul 28, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- May 3, 2021
- Event Description
The Advocacy Team for democracy reported allegations of procedural violations, unlawful acts committed by Polda Metro Jaya in the 2021 National Education Day Action (Hardiknas). Quoted from the Jakarta Legal Aid Institute (LBH) website, aid Hukum.or.id, Saturday (29/5/ 2021), during the Education Day Action (Hardiknas), last May 3, 2021, the police force dispersed the mass of action consisting of students, students and workers. The dispersal was carried out at 17.00 WIB when student representatives were having an audience with the Director General of Higher Education of the Ministry of Education and Culture. “Police officers dispersed by means of violence and intimidation to the participants of the action. At that time, 9 participants in the action were arrested and named as suspects.
- Impact of Event
- 10
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Intimidation and Threats
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Offline, Right to liberty and security, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Labour rights defender, Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jul 16, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- May 1, 2021
- Event Description
A total of 97 people were arrested during an action to commemorate International Labor Day at the Horse Statue area and the Office of the International Labor Organization (ILO), Central Jakarta, Saturday (1/5). This amount was obtained from a summary of statements submitted by the police until the May Day action ended at 17.05 WIB.
Police arrested 15 Papuan students who were about to hold a demonstration to commemorate International Labor Day at the Arjuna Wiwaha Statue, Central Jakarta. Head of Public Relations of Polda Metro Jaya, Commissioner Yusri Yunus said his party was securing it for administrative reasons. He said the students did not give notice before the action. Furthermore, the police arrested 22 Anarko. Yusri said the group was arrested when they were about to join the labor masses at the ILO Office. The arrests were also made to 30 students who are members of the Indonesian Catholic Student Association (PMKRI). Finally, the arrests were made to 30 students who had joined the Confederation of the Indonesian Trade Union Alliance Congress (KASBI) and the People's Labor Movement (Gebrak).
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Offline, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jul 16, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- May 21, 2021
- Event Description
The demonstration of students and workers who are members of the Makassar People's Faction, in the Flyover area of Jalan AP Pettarani, Friday (21/5/2021), was forcibly dispersed by a group suspected of being a community organization (ormas).
The forced dispersal of the demonstration was observed in an amateur video that was widely circulated on social media. The video, which lasts 1 minute 37 seconds, shows a number of members of mass organizations arriving and dispersing the demonstration.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Intimidation and Threats
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Minority Rights, Offline, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Labour rights defender, Student
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Suspected non-state
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jul 16, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Apr 21, 2021
- Event Description
Victor Mambor, journalist and editor of the Papua-based Tabloid Jubi, has become the target of a terrorist act this week.
A car that he owns which was parked on the road near his home in the Papuan capital of Jayapura was vandalised by unknown individuals between 12 midnight and 2am on Wednesday, April 21.
The windscreen of Mambor’s Isuzu Double Cabin DMax was smashed by a blunt object. The rear and left-side windows were also damaged by a sharp instrument.
The left-side front and back doors were also spray painted with orange paint.
The Jayapura branch of the Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) chairperson, Lucky Ireeuw, suspects that the vandalism act was committed over reporting by Tabloid Jubi which a “certain party” disliked.
Tabloid Jubi and its website are known for consistently presenting the public with reports on human rights violations in Papua.
“This act of terror and intimidation is clearly a form of violence against journalists and threatens press freedom in Papua and more broadly in Indonesia,” said Ireeuw in a press release on Thursday, April 22.
‘Terrorism suffered’ “It is strongly suspected that the terrorism suffered by Victor is related to reporting by Tabloid Jubi which a certain party dislikes.”
Prior to the vandalism of his car, Mambor has suffered a series of attacks.
“Digital attacks, doxing, and disseminating a flyer on social media the content of which painted Tabloid Jubi and Victor Mambor in a bad light, playing people off against each other and threats of criminal attacks on the media and Victor personally,” Ireeuw said giving examples of the attacks.
The incident has already been reported to the authorities and Ireeuw is calling on the police to immediately investigate and arrest the perpetrators.
Ireeuw slammed the attack against Mambor and Tabloid Jubi and urged whoever committed it to stop such actions immediately.
“We appeal to all parties to respect the work of journalists and respect press freedom in the land of Papua,” he said.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Intimidation and Threats, Raid
- Rights Concerned
- Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to property
- HRD
- Media Worker
- Perpetrator-State
- Suspected state
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jun 5, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Feb 18, 2021
- Event Description
The spokesperson of West Papua National Committee (KNPB) in Timika area, Emanuel Dogopia, was taken from his parents’ house in Timika, the center of Mimika regency in Papua, by the police. He was released nine hours later, after the police ordered him to sign a statement that he would not post anything opposing “NKRI” or the United State of Republic of Indonesia.
KNPB headquarters’ spokesperson, Ones Suhuniap, told Jubi that the police took Dogopia’s personal belongings when he was “relaxing” at his parent’s house at 2:30 pm.
On Thursday evening, Dogopia, who was just released at 11 pm, told Jubi that the police returned his laptop, handphone, arrows, knife, and other personal belongings except for his KNPB flag. He said although returned, his computer could not start anymore.
“The police accused me of uploading the recruitment of native Papuans as police officers on my Facebook account. I said, I never uploaded that video. He asked the police, why did they arrest him while the video was already circulating widely on social media.
Dogopia said when he was at the police precinct, an officer slapped him and asked him to give the officer his cell phone. I told them when they arrested me, my cell phone fell on the front yard.
Before he was released, the police made him sign a statement that he would not post anything on social media that opposed “NKRI”. Dogopia agreed to sign. He said he did not object to the request as long as the police did not make him sign a statement that he had to stop his political activities with the KNPB. “I would rather be in jail if they asked me that,” he said.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Intimidation and Threats
- Rights Concerned
- Online, Right to healthy and safe environment
- HRD
- Minority rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- May 30, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Jan 16, 2021
- Event Description
A journalist in West Flores was allegedly mistreated by a group of people while doing coverage. AL is suspected of being abused by a contractor with the initials of SD along with his workers after covering the visit of a number of members of the DPRD Flores Barat to monitor the construction of the Bale Puskesmas in Klubagolit District on Saturday, January 16.
The journalist was assaulted for covering the allegations of corruption of the construction of health facilities which later were found not to be in accordance with the budget plan.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Intimidation and Threats, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment
- HRD
- Media Worker
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Corporation (others)
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- May 30, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- May 9, 2021
- Event Description
Indonesian authorities should drop politically motivated treason charges and unconditionally release an activist detained for peacefully advocating Papuan independence, Human Rights Watch said today. President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo should publicly direct security forces involved in counterinsurgency operations in Papua to act in accordance with international law or be held to account.
On May 9, 2021, a special police unit, Satgas Nemangkawi, arrested Victor Yeimo, a spokesman for the West Papua National Committee (Komite Nasional Papua Barat, KNPB) in Jayapura, the capital of Papua province. Police charged him with treason for a 2019 statement, made during anti-racism protests and ensuing riots in Papua and West Papua, calling for a referendum on independence. Papua’s police chief, Mathius Fakhiri, said that the police are still “digging up” cases against Yeimo: “Let him get old in prison.”
“Indonesian police should investigate the deadly violence and arson attacks in Papua in 2019 but not use that as a pretext to crack down on peaceful activists,” said Brad Adams, Asia director. “An independent investigation is still needed into the role of the security forces, and the authorities need to prosecute those responsible for wrongdoing.”
For decades, successive Indonesian governments have discriminated against the Indigenous people of Melanesian origin in the resource-rich and isolated provinces of Papua and West Papua, Human Rights Watch said.
Yeimo, 38, is a prominent activist who helped set up the KNPB after the fatal shooting of Opinus Tabuni, a Papuan celebrating International Indigenous People’s Day on August 9, 2008. No one was ever arrested for his killing.
Yeimo and others were arrested in 2008 and 2009 for advocating a United Nations-administered independence referendum in Papua and West Papua provinces. On his Facebook page, Yeimo has repeatedly written about racism against Papuans and called for negotiations between the West Papuan independence movement and Indonesia’s government. He has spoken at conferences in Indonesia and internationally about Papua’s environmental and human rights problems.
In August 2019, Papuans took part in protests across at least 30 cities in Indonesia in response to a racist attack by Indonesian militants and soldiers on a West Papuan student dorm in Surabaya. Videos showed some Indonesian soldiers repeatedly banging on the dormitory’s gate while shouting words such as “monkeys.” Police shot teargas into the dormitory and arrested dozens of Papuan students. Videos of the attack circulated widely and triggered widespread protests, including looting and arson attacks in Jayapura, Manokwari, Sorong, and Wamena.
At least 43 Papuan protest leaders and KNPB activists were charged with treason and sentenced despite the fact that they were not involved in violence. The activists included Surya Anta Ginting, the coordinator of the Front of the Indonesian People for West Papua, who was convicted along with five other Papuan activists, in April 2020. They were sentenced to between eight and nine months in prison.
In Balikpapan, seven KNPB activists and Papuan student leaders were sentenced to between 10 and 11 months for treason in June 2020. These included Buchtar Tabuni, another KNPB founder, and Agus Kossay, the KNPB chairman, who were jailed for their pro-independence speeches. The police then also put Yeimo, who had given interviews to international media, on their “wanted” list, though they took no further action at the time.
Human Rights Watch takes no position on Papuan claims to self-determination, but supports everyone’s right, including independence supporters, to express their political views peacefully without fear of arrest or other forms of reprisal.
Yeimo’s May 9 arrest came as Indonesian military operations in Papua intensified in response to the April 25 killing in an ambush of I Gusti Putu Danny Nugraha Karya, a Special Forces (Kopassus) brigadier general, in the Central Highlands. Nugraha is the first general to be killed in five decades of low intensity conflict in Papua. Yeimo called the death of General Nugraha a “sacrifice” caused by the reluctance of the Indonesian government and parliament to find a political solution in Papua.
President Jokowi responded to the killing by ordering the army and police to hunt down and arrest every member of the group responsible for the general’s death. The Jokowi administration later declared an unnamed “armed criminal group” a terrorist organization, apparently referring to the West Papua National Liberation Army.
The national police have dispatched an additional 12 companies (about 1,200 officers) from Kalimantan, Sulawesi, and the Moluccas, while the military has sent 400 troops from the 315/Garuda Battalion from Bogor, south of Jakarta. Human rights groups in Indonesia have expressed concerns that the government’s labeling the armed group “terrorist” could encourage serious abuses by the security forces in Papua.
“Papuan opposition to Indonesian rule and military and police oppression has often been met with further abuses,” Adams said. “The Indonesian authorities should ensure that all security force operations in Papua are carried out in accordance with the law and that peaceful activists and other civilians are not targeted.”
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Offline, Right to liberty and security, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Minority rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- May 24, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Mar 9, 2021
- Event Description
Dozens of Papuan students from dari Front Mahasiswa Peduli Papua (Formalipa) admitted to being victims of police violence in Denpasar. The alleged incident occurred when they held a demonstration in the Renon area, Denpasar, Tuesday (9/3/2021). This was revealed by representatives of Formalipa in a press conference held at the LBH Bali office, Denpasar, Wednesday (10/3/2021).
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Minority rights defender, Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- May 19, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Mar 8, 2021
- Event Description
Kepolisian Resor Kota (Polresta) Jogja wouldn’t allow the International Women's Day demonstration by the Front Perjuangan Rakyat (FPR). The Rally is planned to take place around Jalan Malioboro on March 8, 2021. This policy is suspected to be the impact of the local regulation regarding the prohibition of demonstrations in Malioboro. FPR spokesperson Anna Mariyana Ulfa said, on March 1, 2021, they sent a letter notifying the rally to the Police. But on that same day, they received a reply to a letter regarding the refusal of the protest notification.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Administrative Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Offline, Women's rights
- HRD
- WHRD
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- May 19, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Mar 22, 2021
- Event Description
Police officer from the Jayapura City Police arrested five students demonstrating carrying the Bintang Kejora flag on Monday (22/3/2021). The police also disband a demonstration demanding that Government of Indonesia open access for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to visit Papua. The rally was initiated by students of the students of Universitas Sains dan Teknologi Jayapura (USTJ) on campus. Initially, the protesters had time to postpone their action, because they saw that the police were already on campus.
- Impact of Event
- 6
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Administrative Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Offline, Right to liberty and security
- HRD
- Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- May 19, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Mar 8, 2021
- Event Description
A demonstration to commemorate International Women's Day which was held in front of the office of the Governor of the Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY), Monday (8/3/2021) afternoon, was dispersed by a group of people. A number of participants in the action also experienced violence, such as being beaten and pushed.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Woman
- Violation
- Intimidation and Threats, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Women's rights
- HRD
- WHRD
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Non-state
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- May 19, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Mar 24, 2021
- Event Description
Yayasan Lembaga Bantuan Hukum Indonesia (YLBHI) said that 2 legal assistants for residents of Pancoran, South Jakarta, were detained by the South Jakarta Metro Police. "Two legal assistants for the residents of Pancoran, Safaraldy from LBH Jakarta and Dzuhrian from Paralegal Jalanan were arrested for no reason by the South Jakarta Police on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. Both were detained while delivering a letter regarding the refusal to investigate the Pancoran residents
- Impact of Event
- 2
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Right to liberty and security, Right to work
- HRD
- Lawyer
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- May 19, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Mar 10, 2021
- Event Description
Chairman Kongres Aliansi Serikat Buruh Indonesia (KASBI), The General Chairman of Congress of Indonesia Unions Alliance, Nining Elitos, was summoned by the police regarding allegations of sedition and violations of health quarantine. This case is being handled by Direktorat Reserse Kriminal Umum Polda Metro Jaya. In the police report number: LP / 235 / III / YAN.2.5 / 2021 / SPKT PMJ dated 9 March and the Inquiry Letter Number: SP.Lidik / 777 / III / 2021 / Ditreskrimum dated 10 March, the police scheduled Nining's request for clarification on Monday , March 15. The charges were filed after Nining Elitos organised a rally on International Women's Day on 8 March.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Woman
- Violation
- Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- #COVID-19, Freedom of assembly, Offline
- HRD
- Labour rights defender, WHRD
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- May 19, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Mar 5, 2021
- Event Description
A group of Papuans staged a rally to protest the Special Autonomy for Papua in Semarang, Central Java, on Friday (5/3/2021). The demonstration against Papua Special Autonomy was violently be disbanded by the Police from Polrestabes Semarang. Deputy city police chief of Semarang, AKBP I.G.A. Perbawa Nugraha, argued that the dispersal of the demonstration was carried out because it violated the rules for imposing restrictions on community activities which are currently being implemented in the city of Semarang to prevent the spread of the corona virus. 30 participants were arrested as result of the dispersal.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man, Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- #COVID-19, Freedom of assembly, Offline, Right to liberty and security, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Minority rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- May 18, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Feb 5, 2021
- Event Description
A video of a group of people forcibly dispersed by the police in Banjarmasin a went viral as the group of protesters were protesting for flood victims in Banjarmasin. Floods in South Kalimantan occurred in mid-January 2021 and then inundated 11 of the 13 regencies there. As a result, dozens of lives were lost, hundreds of houses were badly damaged and disturbed residents' activities. The flood disaster in South Kalimantan, which was previously estimated to have caused a loss of Rp 1.349 trillion.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Community-based HRD
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- May 18, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Jan 27, 2021
- Event Description
The police forcibly dispersed a number of people who held a demonstration in front of the DPR RI Building, Jakarta, Wednesday (27/1). The demonstration was disbanded because it was deemed to have violated the Covid-19 health protocol. It is known that there were two groups of masses who held demonstrations in front of the DPR building, a group known to supports Papua's Special Autonomy. The number is about 70, according to the police. 15 participants to the event were arrested by the police
- Impact of Event
- 16
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Administrative Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- #COVID-19, Freedom of assembly, Offline, Right to liberty and security, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Minority rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- May 18, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Mar 11, 2021
- Event Description
The Director of LBH Makassar Muhammad Haedir revealed that two protesters at the commemoration of International Women's Day in Makassar, South Sulawesi were detained for 24 hours at the Makassar Police Headquarters. He said the chronology of the arrests began when the protesters demonstrated their voices on various women's issues last Monday (8/3). When the masses were preparing to disperse, continued Haedir, suddenly there were community organizations that accused them of supporting the Papua issue
- Impact of Event
- 2
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Offline, Right to Protest, Women's rights
- HRD
- WHRD
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- May 13, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- May 2, 2021
- Event Description
College students altogether with the element of civil society organised a demonstration to express their notion in front of the Ministry of Education and Culture of Indonesia to commemorate Indonesia’s Educational Day on 2 May.
The rally was giving the oration and the symbolic action of giving ‘red card’ to the Ministry. The ‘red card’ expresses dissatisfaction with the mass action to the Ministry of Education and Culture which had been failed to errands their duty of educational services during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
The rally went well and orderly until 16.52. Yet, the rally was dissolved forcefully by the police officer around 16.52, when the mass action was waiting for their friends who were having negotiation with the member of the Ministry of Education and Culture inside the ministry building.
The police officer continuously using excessive excuse to dissolve the mass action. Noticeably, they were using a water cannon and aim the mass action, also the other things, such as, forceful arrest and seize the sounding commando’s car of mass action which belongs to FSBN-KASBI (The Congress Alliance of Labour in Indonesia). It hasn’t stopped yet, the police were intimidating with violence to the mass action who were taping the dissolving scene and the violation act by the police.
The police officer continuously using excessive action to dissolve the mass action. Noticeably, they were using a water cannon and aim the mass action, also the other things, such as, forceful arrest and seize the sounding commando’s car of mass action which belongs to FSBN-KASBI (The Congress Alliance of Labour in Indonesia). It hasn’t stopped yet, the police were intimidating with violence to the mass action who were taping the dissolving scene and the violation act by the police.
For the record, the demonstration is considered as one of the human rights which allow us to express our notion in front of the public, freely. It is written and protected by the Law and Article 9 of 1998, also in the other regulation of law. For that reason, the excessive power of action, the violation and the forceful arrest by the police officer are being charged as the violation of the law. Eventually, it will reveal the repressive actions of the government who ought to protect their people that conduct mass action in the public.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Intimidation and Threats, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to liberty and security, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
Shared by FA member
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- May 4, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Mar 29, 2021
- Event Description
A Tempo journalist in the East Java was assaulted and threatened for investigating a case of alleged bribery involving the former director of investigations and tax collections at Indonesia’s Finance Ministry. The IFJ and its affiliate AJI condemn violence and intimidation of journalists in Indonesia and implore all authorities to respect press freedom.
On March 29, the journalist Nurhadi is reported to have entered the wedding of the daughter of the former director, Angin Prayitno Aji, to collect information for his report on bribery when two men believed to be Angin’s personal bodyguards accused him of trespassing, despite him showing his press card.
Nurhadi said that the bodyguards then assaulted him. The journalist “had his hair pulled, was slapped in the face and ears, punched and trodden on” and was held captive for two hours inside a hotel room in Surabaya. During his detainment, Nurhadi’s mobile phone was seized and smashed and the bodyguards reset the memory on his computer, which contained information regarding the corruption case.
The assault raises fresh concerns over violence against journalists in Indonesia. The case has been reported to East Java regional police with the assistance of Surabaya Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) and other civil society groups.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment
- HRD
- Media Worker
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Non-state
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Apr 6, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Mar 3, 2021
- Event Description
On 3 March 2021, West Papuan human rights defenders Roland Levy and Kelvin Molama, wereforcibly taken from their respective student dormitories in East Jakarta and Central Jakarta, by agroup of plain-clothes individuals. It was only later confirmed that the individuals who had detainedthem were part of the Criminal Research Unit of Polda Metro Jaya regional police. Both defendersare currently detained at the Polda Metro Jaya police station.Roland Levy is a West Papuan student human rights defender. As a coordinator of the AlliansiMahasaswa Papua - AMP (West Papua Student Alliance) for Jakarta, he leads discussions ondemocracy, human rights violations and the rights of freedom of the press, and is involved in mediaoutreach for the Alliance. He has also coordinated initiatives focused on the State’s responsibility toresolve tribal conflicts in Timika in 2017, and West Papua’s right to self-determination. KelvinMolama is a West Papuan student human rights defender and an active member of the AMP. Hehas been actively involved in the group’s human rights activities including the organisation ofdiscussion forums and protests against the human rights violation in West Papua.On the morning of 3 March 2021, fourteen plain-clothes individuals in four vehicles entered thepremises of Yahukimo student accommodation and forcibly removed human rights defender KelvinMolama. The individuals, believed at the time to be police or intelligence officials, did not presentany warrant for detaining the defender. Other residents of the dormitory witnessing the detentionwere prevented from taking photos of the incident. At about the same time, fellow student humanrights defender Roland Levy was also taken away by plain-clothes individuals from his studentdormitory in the Senen area of Central Jakarta. No warrant was presented for his arrest.Later that day, individuals close to the human rights defenders were able to confirm that bothdefenders had been detained by officials from the Criminal Research Unit of Polda Metro Jaya.Roland Levy and Kelvin Molama have both been threatened with formal arrest under Article 170and Article 365 of the Criminal Code, which relate to of violence and theft. The exact reason fortheir arrest has yet to be provided to the human rights defenders, yet they remain detained at thePolda Metro Jaya police station, where they have had access to their lawyers.Human rights defenders on the ground believe that the arrests were made as a pre-emptivemeasure, to slow the momentum of the growing protest movement in West Papua, and intimidateand discourage those involved in the movement. Since the peaceful demonstrations led by WestPapuan student human rights defenders in August 2019, many of these defenders have beensubjected to relentless threats, intimidation and harassment by Indonesian officials. VeronicaKoman, a lawyer and woman human rights defender who worked closely with the defenders hasbeen targeted with various forms of harassment, such as the inclusion of her name on the country’swanted list and threats that an Interpol red notice would be issued in her name.Front Line Defenders is extremely concerned for the safety of Roland Levy and Kelvin Molama, asit believes they are being targeted for their legitimate and peaceful work for the protection of humanrights. Front Line Defenders condemns the increasingly hostile environment for human rightsdefenders in Indonesia, specifically those from West Papua, working on the rights of West Papuansand human rights issues more broadly.
- Impact of Event
- 2
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Intimidation and Threats
- Rights Concerned
- Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to liberty and security
- HRD
- Minority rights defender, Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Mar 11, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Feb 10, 2021
- Event Description
On 10 February 2021, environmental rights defenders Samsir and Syamsul Bahri were arrested by the Tanjung Pura Police for their alleged involvement in the physical assault of an individual on18 December 2020. Both defenders are currently being held at the Langkat Police detention centre in Stabat.Samsir and Syamsul Bahri are environmental rights defenders and chairpersons of the Tani NipahGroup. The group works on the restoration and rehabilitation of the natural environment, by planting Rizophora and Nipah mangroves, and opening up water channels to better irrigate areas habited by the local communities. As environmental rights defenders, both have been actively involved in the preservation of the local environment and the fight against exploitation of the area.On 10 February 2021, the Tanjung Pura Police called in Samsir and Syamsul Bahri to record their statements in relation to their alleged involvement in an incident of assault that took place on 18December 2020. Later the same day, an arrest warrant was issued against the two defenders charging them under Article 170 of the penal code with ‘committing violence against persons or property’, in conjunction with Articles 55 and 56 of the Indonesian Penal Code which concerns‘giving order/influence to a crime’ and ‘assisting to commit a crime’. Following the issuing of the warrant, Samsir and Syamsul Bahri were arrested at the police station and sent to the Langkat Police detention centre for 20 days. The Tani Nipah Group believes that the case against the defenders has been fabricated as a form of intimidation for their environmental protection work.On 18 December 2020, the complainant in the assault case, along with another person, both of whom are believed to be affiliated to a palm oil company, approached and photographed the Tani Nipah Group while they were planting mangroves and cleaning up the areas managed by the community. Noticing the outsiders, Syamsul Bahri approached them and asked why they were documenting of the group’s work. The environmental rights defender was reportedly met with arrogant responses from the complainant. The commotion attracted other members of the Tani Nipah Group group to the scene, prompting the complainant to walk away. The complainant was then overheard informing an unknown individual on a call that he had been assaulted. After making the call, the complainant jumped into the nearby river. For fear that he might drown, members of the group immediately took a boat out to save him. They then questioned the complainants claimthat he had been attacked, after which the complainant immediately retracted his statement. The Tani Nipah Group has a video of the complainant retracting the assault accusation. The palm oil company that the complainant is believed to be affiliated with owns 65 hectares of land in the region. It is suspected that the company also has illegal palm oil plantations in the area.The Tani Nipah group and environmental defenders believe that the intimidation is being directed by the company because of the group’s work in protecting the mangrove forest environment.Samsir and Syamsul Bahri and the Tani Nipah group have been the target of threats and harassment in the past for their environmental protection work. In 2016, Syamsul Bahri was shot byan unknown individual just after he started working with the Tani Nipah Group. In 2017, Syamsul Bahri and his wife were hit and badly injured by an unknown motorcyclist. On several occasions,trees planted by the Tani Nipah Group group have been cut down. While formal complaints have been registered with the police, no action has been taken to find perpetrators of the aforementioned harassments.
- Impact of Event
- 2
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Offline, Right to liberty and security
- HRD
- Environmental rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Feb 15, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Dec 1, 2020
- Event Description
Polres Gorontalo Kota membubarkan aksi aliansi mahasiswa Papua yang digelar di gerbang kampus Universitas Negeri Gorontalo (UNG), Selasa (1/12/2020).
Sejatinya, aksi ini digelar oleh aliansi mahasiswa Papua di Gorontalo untuk memperingati lahirnya Organisasi Papua Merdeka (OPM) yang jatuh pada 1 Desember.
“Aksi ini terpaksa dibubarkan karena tidak memiliki izin,” kata Kapolres Gorontalo Kota, AKBP Desmont Harjendro AP SIK, saat dikonfirmasi wartawan.
Dikatakan Kapolres pula, bahwa di masa pandemi ini pihaknya harus benar-benar mencegah kerumunan dan hal-hal lainnya yang berpotensi bertambahnya virus corona.
Pembubaran aksi oleh pihak kepolisian pun awalnya telah dilakukan secara persuasif, namun sayang tidak diindahkan oleh mahasiswa Papua tersebut. Olehnya, polisi pun melakukan upaya paksa untuk membubarkan aksi.
“Tadi memang nyaris terjadi gesekan dengan massa aksi, namun semuanya bisa dikendalikan,” tandas mantan Kapolres Bone Bolango itu. Sebelumnya, aliansi mahasiswa Papua menggelar aksi Free West Papua (Fri-WP) dalam rangka memperingati HUT OPM ini menyampaikan beberapa tuntutannya, di antaranya memprotes pemerintah yang dianggap selalu mendeskripsikan masyarakat Papua dan mengeroyok kekayaan di tanah Papua.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Administrative Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- #COVID-19, Freedom of assembly, Offline, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jan 20, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Dec 1, 2020
- Event Description
Beredar informasi soal pembubaran massa aksi oleh aparat berpakaian preman sekira pukul 13.35 WIT di depan Pasar Barito, Gamalama, Ternate Tengah. Kapolres Ternate AKBP Aditya Laksimada membenarkan hal tersebut.
"Iya," ujar dia ketika dihubungi Tirto, Selasa (1/12/2020). Aditya menambahkan tidak ada penangkapan peserta aksi, hanya pembubaran demonstrasi saja. Massa berunjuk rasa menolak Otsus Papua jilid II, cabut Undang-Undang Cipta Kerja, dan berikan demokrasi bagi rakyat Papua. Aditya menyebut tiga hal dasar pembubaran. Pertama, massa tidak memiliki Surat Tanda Terima Pemberitahuan (STTP), meski sudah menginformasikan kepada kepolisian. Kedua, massa menimbulkan kerumunan yang rawan penyebaran virus COVID-19. Ketiga, Polri mencegah hasutan dan ujaran yang mengarah kepada perpecahan bangsa.
Pemerintah dan aparat Indonesia kerap menyebut 1 Desember sebagai "hari ulang tahun Organisasi Papua Merdeka (OPM)." Masalahnya 1 Desember bukanlah hari ulang tahun OPM, meski itu memang sangat terkait erat dengan upaya memerdekakan diri Papua dari Indonesia.
Pernyataan ini disampaikan Juru Bicara Tentara Pembebasan Nasional Papua Barat-Organisasi Papua Merdeka (TPNPB-OPM), Sebby Sambom. "1 Desember itu hari para tokoh Papua dan pemerintahan Belanda mengumumkan embrio negara. OPM berjuang untuk pengakuan itu," katanya, Selasa (12/11/2019).
Pada 19 Oktober 1961, Nicholaas Jouwe, EJ Bonay, Nicholaas Tanggahma, dan F. Torey membuat manifesto politik yang mendesak Belanda agar "Papua mendapatkan tempat sendiri sama seperti bangsa-bangsa merdeka."
Kemudian, pada 1 Desember 1961, di kantor-kantor Hoofd van Plaatselijk Bestuur (HPB)--pemerintahan daerah--penduduk Papua berkumpul merayakan pengibaran bendera Papua Barat--Bintang Kejora--untuk kali pertama di samping bendera Belanda. Nyanyian religi 'Hai Tanahku Papua' dijadikan lagu nasional.
Sebagaimana Indonesia, Papua Barat juga diakui kemerdekaanya oleh Kerajaan Belanda. 1 Desember, dengan begitu, adalah simbol pengakuan Belanda atas berdirinya negara Papua Barat.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Administrative Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- #COVID-19, Freedom of assembly, Offline, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Minority rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jan 20, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Nov 20, 2020
- Event Description
Ratusan buruh Kota Batam yang berencana melakukan unjuk rasa di depan Kantor Wali Kota, hari ini terpaksa dibatalkan. Sebab, aparat melakukan pembubaran paksa demi menghindari terjadinya penyebaran Covid-19.
"Tidak bisa mas, ini kami masih kucing-kucingan sama aparat yang menginginkan kita tidak jadi melakukan aksi," kata Panglima Garda Metal FSPMI Batam, Suprapto, Jumat (20/11/2020).
Ia menjelaskan, direncanakan dalam aksi tersebut mereka akan kembali menuntut Pjs Wali Kota Batam, Syamsul Bahrum untuk menarik rekomendasi UMK 2021 yang dinilai sangat tidak pantas.
Syamsul Bahrum diketahui telah mengirimkan rekomendasi UMK 2021 Batam ke Gubernur Kepri dengan perhitungan naik sebesar 0,5 persen atau setara Rp 20.050.
Ditambah lagi, Suprapto menjelaskan, rekomendasi UMK 2021 tersebut dikeluarkan Pjs Wali Kota Batam sebelum permasalahan SK Gubernur Kepri nomor 1300 tahun 2020 tentang UMP 2021, yang tidak ada kenaikan upah.
"Jelas ini kesalahan fatal, ingat Pak Syamsul. Anda hanya Pjs dan hanya akan bertahan selama 3 minggu ke depan. Berilah yang terbaik kepada masyarakat Kota Batam. Jangan asal mengeluarkan rekomendasi UMK 2021 naik 0,5 persen tanpa dasar dan melanggar ketentuan-ketentuan yang ada. Kita selesaikan dulu permasalahan UMP 2021. Jika tidak, maka kami pastikan akan melakukan aksi yang lebih besar," tegasnya.
Aksi buruh Kota Batam melakukan penolakan UMP 2021 dan UMK Batam 2021 ini pun juga sudah berlangsung beberapa kali, mulai di Graha Kepri, UPT Pengawasan Ketenagakerjaan Disnakertrans, serta Pemko Batam dengan masa mencapai ribuan orang.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Administrative Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- #COVID-19, Freedom of assembly, Offline, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Labour rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jan 15, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Nov 16, 2020
- Event Description
Aliansi Mahasiswa Papua meneriakkan referendum usai diadang kepolisian saat hendak berdemonstrasi di kawasan Istana Negara, Jakarta, Senin (16/11).
Saat polisi menutup akses jalan ke Istana, orator Roland Levy menyebut pengadangan sebagai bentuk represi terhadap demokrasi. Polisi melarang mahasiswa Papua berdemonstrasi di Istana meski telah menyampaikan pemberitahuan dari pekan lalu. Polisi memasang kawat berduri dan menutup akses menuju Istana.
"Ini bukti pembungkaman terhadap demokrasi. Ini juga terjadi di Tanah Papua," kata Roland di depan barikade kawat berduri.
Roland pun meminta rekan-rekannya untuk melantangkan perlawanan. Mereka menyanyikan lagu Papua Bukan Merah Putih, lagu yang menyatakan penolakan pengakuan Papua sebagai bagian dari wilayah Indonesia.
Mereka pun melanjutkan aksi dengan orasi-orasi politik di depan kawat berduri. Para mahasiswa Papua menyatakan tiga tuntutan, yakni penolakan operasi Blok Wabu bekas PT Freeport Indonesia, penolakan perpanjangan otonomi khusus Papua yang berakhir 2021, dan menolak UU Cipta Kerja.
Di tengah-tengah aksi, orator Roland Levy berulang kali meneriakkan referendum. Ia juga meneriakkan tuntutan untuk memerdekakan Papua.
"Referendum?" ucap Roland.
"Yes," kata massa.
"Papua?" ucap Roland lagi.
"Merdeka," saut massa.
"Otsus?" teriak Roland.
"Tolak," sambut massa.
Massa pun tetap bertahan di kawasan Patung Arjunawiwaha. Demonstran menyampaikan orasi politik secara bergantian tentang potret ketidakadilan si Tanah Papua.
Sejumlah kelompok masyarakat Papua memperjuangkan referendum agar Papua bisa memisahkan diri dari Indonesia. Tuntutan ini menguat sejak akhir tahun 2019.
Pada 17 Agustus 2019, ada aksi rasisme oknum aparat kepada mahasiswa Papua di Surabaya, Jawa Timur. Aksi rasisme itu pun memicu gelombang demonstrasi besar-besaran oleh mahasiswa Papua di berbagai daerah.
Dari aksi itu, sejumlah tokoh pemuda Papua ditangkap dan dipenjara. Beberapa di antaranya adalah aktor yang berunjuk rasa di Jakarta, seperti Ambrosius Mulait dan Surya Anta Ginting.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Administrative Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Offline
- HRD
- Minority rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jan 15, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Aug 17, 2020
- Event Description
Peringatan HUT RI ke-75 di Sulbar diwarnai aksi demonstrasi. Puluhan orang yang tergabung dalam Aliansi Pemerhati Pendidikan Sulbar (Ampera) melakukan unjukrasa di bundaran depan Kantor Gubernur Sulbar. Mereka menuntut dugaan penanganan korupsi Dana Alokasi Khusus (DAK) pendidikan tahun 2020, Senin (17/08/2020).
Dilansir katinting.com, aksi yang awalnya berlangsung damai akhirnya ricuh dan dibubarkan secara paksa. Massa aksi kecewa karena dihadang polisi saat hendak bergerak menuju ke kantor Gubernur. Sehingga pengunjukrasa dalam orasinya menyampaikan dugaan kongkalikong pemerintah dengan aparat hukum dalam hal kasus korupsi. Orasi itu kemudian membuat tersinggung Kasatreskrim Polres Mamuju, AKP. Syamsuriansyah.
“Kau bisa buktikan itu? “Sekarang saja saya bisa ambil kamu,” tegas Syamsuriansyah.
Gesekan pun tak terhindarkan. Massa aksi dibubarkan dan lima orang diamankan.
Wakapolres Mamuju AKBP Arianto, mengatakan, tindakan tegas dilakukan sebagai bentuk komitmen yang disampaikan massa yang menyurat ke pihak kepolisian dengan titik kumpul di lapangan merdeka dan titik aksi di Bundaran Arteri, Mamuju. Namun massa aksi ingin menerobos masuk ke kantor Gubernur Sulbar sehingga dilakukan tindakan tegas.
“Tentu kami menjalankan komitmen yang disampaikan secara yuridis itu,” sambung Arianto.
Seorang massa aksi Rian, mengatakan, yang terjadi di lapangan diluar perkiraan. Ia pun menegaskan bahwa aksinya adalah aksi damai.
Ia pun berkomitmen mengawal lima temannya yang diamankan sampai dibebaskan.
Aksi ini mempertanyakan dugaan penyalahgunaan wewenang DAK Fisik Pendidikan Sulbar Tahun Anggaran 2020 sebesar Rp. 203.056.508.000,- untuk SMA, SMK, dan SLB di Sulbar. Diduga telah melanggar UU Tindak Pidana Korupsi. Dugaan itu juga dikaitkan dengan mutasi Kepala Sekolah (Kepsek) sebanyak 64 orang pada Mei 2020.
Adapun tuntutan massa aksi yaitu mendesak Komisi Pemberantasan Korupsi (KPK), Kejaksaan Agung, Polri, menangkap aktor dalang pembagian fee 20 persen dari total yang disinyalir mengalir ke kantor Gubernur Sulbar dan sejumlah pejabat penegak hukum di Sulbar.
Massa aksi juga meminta Gubernur mencopot/ menonaktifkan Kepala Bidang SMA dan SMK Disdikbud Sulbar. Dan mendesak DPRD Sulbar membetuk Panitia Khusus untuk mengawal masalah DAK tersebut.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Administrative Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of movement, Offline, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Pro-democracy defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jan 15, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Jul 18, 2020
- Event Description
Wartawan sekaligus pemimpin redaksi (Pemred) Bandungkita.id, Mohammad Zezen Zainal beserta keluarga mendapatkan intimidasi dari orang tidak dikenal.
Aksi premanisme dan kekerasan tersebut diduga merupakan buntut dari liputan khusus Bandungkita.id terkait kepemimpinan dinasti yang berlangsung di Kabupaten Bandung.
Zezen menjelaskan,, intimidasi yang ia terima beserta keluarga dari mulai kekerasan verbal hingga menjurus pada kekerasan fisik yang mengancam keluarga.
“Sempat ada dua orang yang datang ke rumah dan menemui isteri saya, selanjutnya menyampaikan pesan agar saya tidak membuat berita yang macam-macam,”katanya.
Ia menambahkan, pesan yang disampaikan oleh kedua orang yang mengenakan helm full face tersebut lebih pada pemberhentian pemberitaan terkait isu kepemimpinan dinasti di Kabupaten Bandung.
“Mereka menyatakan akan melakukan apa pun jika saya dan BandungKita.id masih “mengganggu” dinasti dengan pemberitaan-pemberitaan yang dianggap negatif oleh mereka,”jelasnya.
Zezen menyebut, sang isteri pun tak luput dari intimidasi secara fisik. Salah satunya yakni upaya untuk mencelakai sang isteri saat berkendara di jalan raya.
“Menurut istri saya, yang menendang sepeda motornya adalah dua orang berboncengan menggunakan sepeda motor matic. Mereka menggunakan helm sehingga tidak terlihat wajah pelaku. Mereka langsung kabur ketika istri saya teriak minta tolong,” jelasnya.
Zezen mengaku sangat geram dengan aksi premanisme dan penyerangan yang dilakukan oleh oknum tidak dikenal tersebut. Terlebih, aksi premanisme dan penyerangan itu juga menimpa keluarganya yang tidak tahu apa-apa.
“Saya menduga mungkin ada pihak-pihak yang panas dan terganggu dengan berita yang diturunkan BandungKita.id. Apalagi sebelumnya memang ada yang bertemu dengan saya dan menawarkan kerjasama, tapi kami tolak karena mereka meminta banyak syarat dan meminta berita kondusif,” ungkap Zezen.
Setelah tawaran kerjasama ditolak, kata Zezen, ia juga mendapat informasi ada pihak yang ingin melaporkan BandungKita.id ke polisi dengan tuduhan pencemaran nama baik. Namun, menurutnya, laporan itu salah alamat jika ditujukan kepada pihak kepolisian.
“Karena kami media, yang dipakai adalah Undang-undang Pers. Jika keberatan dengan pemberitaan kami, silakan sampaikan hak jawab. Kami dengan senang hati akan memuat hak jawab. Tapi kami selalu mencoba berimbang ketika memuat satu berita pun. Kami selalu tempuh semua prosedur agar pemberitaan kami cover both side. Kalau ngomong lapor ke polisi, berarti mereka enggak faham aturan soal media,” tuturnya.
Tak berselang lama dari informasi tersebut, Zezen juga mengaku sempat mendapat telepon dari seseorang yang mengingatkan agar tidak macam-macam dalam membuat berita. Apalagi terus memberitakan soal dinasti.
Sebab, ada pihak-pihak yang disebut sudah sangat emosional dan siap kapan saja “membungkam” BandungKita.id yang tetap memberitakan soal isu-isu sensitif diantaranya soal dinasti politik dan dugaan aliran dana eksekutif kepada pihak legislatif.
“Kami sedikit pun tidak ada maksud menyerang pihak mana pun. Kami hanya menjalankan fungsi kontrol sebagai media. Kami menjunjung tinggi kode etik dan prosedur pemberitaan. Kami hanya mengangkat satu isu yang menjadi fakta di masyarakat. Tapi sedikit sekali yang berani mengangkat isu-isu sensitif seperti ini,” ujar wartawan yang mengantongi sertifikasi UKW Kategori Wartawan Utama dari Dewan Pers tersebut.
Zezen mengaku sangat menyayangkan dan mengecam aksi intimidasi kepada pers yang menimpa diri dan keluarganya tersebut. Saat ini, kata dia, cara-cara menekan pers dengan aksi kekerasan sudah tidak relevan karena Indonesia adalah negara hukum.
Ia mempertimbangkan untuk melaporkan aksi intimidasi dan penyerangan tersebut kepada pihak kepolisian. Zezen juga berencana akan mengungsikan keluarganya sementara karena istrinya mengalami trauma berat sekaligus untuk menghindari terjadinya hal-hal yang tidak diinginkan.
“Saya akan berdiskusi dahulu dengan teman-teman di BandungKita.id dan juga PWI, selaku induk organisasi kewartawanan tempat saya bernaung saat ini mengenai langkah apa yang akan diambil ke depan,” ujar Zezen yang tercatat sebagai anggota PWI Jabar itu.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Intimidation and Threats, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Online, Right to healthy and safe environment
- HRD
- Media Worker
- Perpetrator-State
- Unknown
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Unknown
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jan 15, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Nov 30, 2020
- Event Description
Semestinya Natan Weya, mahasiswa Universitas Pattimura (Unpatti) dan 20 kawan, menggelar demonstrasi peringatan tahunan 1 Desember Papua beberapa hari lalu. Tapi semua batal karena tempat tinggal mereka dikepung sejak malam sebelumnya. Reaksi ini dianggap tak patut.
TNI-Polri menyambangi asrama yang terletak di Jalan Ir. M. Putuhena, Kecamatan Teluk Ambon, Kota Ambon, ketika para penghuni sedang mempersiapkan demonstrasi pada Senin 30 November 2020 sekitar pukul 22.30 WIT. Datang pula seorang dosen Unpatti--yang dikenal Natan mengajar di Fakultas Ekonomi tapi tak tahu siapa namanya, Ketua RT, dan sekretaris desa.
Ketua RT mengatakan ia hendak mengecek apa betul ada penghuni baru di asrama itu. Tentu alasan ini tak masuk akal karena aparat turut serta. Para penghuni pun meminta 'tamu' angkat kaki, apalagi mereka datang hampir tengah malam.
Para tamu memang pergi, tapi itu hanya awal dari intimidasi.
"Setelah itu TNI, Polri, dan intelijen memblokade dua jalan tempat tinggal kami. Dibantu warga setempat," jelas Natan kepada reporter Tirto, Selasa (1/12/2020). Selain blokade, sekira pukul 03.30, teriakan makian terdengar empat kali. "Mereka melontarkan kata-kata makian [seperti] anjing, babi, binatang, goblok, dan segala macam. Tapi kami mahasiswa Papua tidak membalas." Terjadi pula pelemparan batu.Para penghuni tentu saja ketakutan. Perut mereka kosong tapi tak bisa keluar.
Seorang penghuni asrama, Abner Holago, lewat Facebook mengatakan rombongan berdiri di depan pintu menanyakan jumlah penghuni asrama dan apakah ada selain orang Papua dan yang bukan penghuni. Perdebatan mulai terjadi ketika rombongan memaksa masuk ke ruang tamu. Dia juga menayangkan beberapa video lain.
Para penghuni dituding “tidak memperingati 17 Agustus, tidak tahu terima kasih.” Juga menerima kalimat makian seperti 'semerlap' yang artinya 'biadab'.
Pemantauan oleh “[aparat] berpakaian preman” terus berlangsung meski intensitasnya berkurang. Para penghuni pun gagal menggelar demonstrasi. “Tapi kami bisa keluar beli makan dan minum. Mereka hanya pantau-pantau dengan motor, lewat-lewat saja,” katanya.
Kasubag Humas Polresta Pulau Ambon dan Pulau-Pulau Lease Ipda Izak Leatemia membantah apa yang mereka lakukan disebut pengepungan. Ia bahkan bilang video yang beredar bohong belaka. “Video hoaks yang disebarkan melalui akun FB bernama Abner Holago memang membuat marah warga setempat, namun tidak ada pengepungan jalan masuk maupun mes mahasiswa ini,” ujar dia, Selasa, dikutip dari Antara.
Dolvis juga membantah ada pengepungan. “Saya bersama perangkat RT dan masyarakat masuk mes itu hanya untuk menanyakan ada orang yang dicurigai. Karena ketika kami masuk, ada yang lari ke belakang,” katanya. Izak bilang awalnya asrama itu didatangi oleh warga dari salah satu desa di Pulau Haruku, Kabupaten Maluku Tengah. Lantas Ketua RT 011/06 Dolvis da Costa beserta pejabat Desa Wayame Nur Alan La Saleman, anggota Bhabinkamtibmas dan personel Babinsa turut serta. Tujuannya untuk menanyakan identitas tamu.
Ketika para penghuni menolak, ada yang merekam kejadian itu dan membuat narasi seolah-olah mereka dikepung aparat. Kemudian rombongan balik badan. Meski demikian, guna menjaga situasi kondusif, personel polsek berjaga-jaga--yang bagi mahasiswa dianggap pengepungan dan membuat mereka takut.
Diskriminasi Bagi Direktur Lembaga Bantuan Hukum (LBH) Papua Emanuel Gobay, apa yang terjadi di Ambon ini memperkuat fakta diskriminasi dan stigma kerap kali menimpa orang-orang Papua. Orang-orang Papua sering dicurigai berlebihan karena etnis mereka. Sulit membayangkan kejadian serupa menimpa orang-orang non-Papua.
Stigma dan diskriminasi ini juga dipraktikkan oleh aparat. “Aparat keamanan itu bagian dari pemerintah, bertanggung jawab untuk melindungi,” kaya Gobay kepada reporter Tirto, Rabu (2/12/2020). Ia lantas mengutip Pasal 28 I ayat (4) UUD 1945, yang menyebut “perlindungan, pemajuan penegakan dan pemenuhan hak asasi manusia adalah tanggung jawab negara, terutama pemerintah.”
Selain itu, ia juga menegaskan masuknya aparat tanpa izin ke rumah merupakan tindak pidana sebagaimana yang diatur dalam Pasal 167 KUHP. Gobay berharap tak ada lagi kejadian pelanggaran hak konstitusi warga negara seperti ini.
Musni Umar, sosiolog dan Rektor Universitas Ibnu Chaldun, mengatakan dampak dari peristiwa ini tak lain adalah para mahasiswa “merasa dibenci” oleh lingkungan yang berbeda dari mereka. Itu semua hanya akan “mempertajam polarisasi” dan jelas-jelas “tidak ada yang diuntungkan.” Kepada reporter Tirto, Rabu, dia bilang bila kebencian menguat, maka bisa saja orang-orang Papua semakin teguh pendiriannya untuk memisahkan diri dari Indonesia. Oleh karena itulah dia bilang aparat semestinya bisa mengambil hati mereka secara bijak dan tanpa pendekatan kekuasaan. “Kalau rakyat, jangan diperlakukan seperti itu. Harus dilindungi,” katanya. Sementara menurut Koordinator Badan Pekerja Kontras Fatia Maulidiyanti, sulit melepaskan peristiwa ini dengan fakta bahwa itu terjadi satu hari sebelum peringatan 1 Desember. “Pengepungan juga bukan pertama kali terjadi. Ini bentuk ketidakadilan [yang] terus melembaga dan tidak pernah ditindaklanjuti oleh pemerintah,” katanya kepada reporter Tirto, Rabu.
Pengepungan serupa terjadi pada 16 Agustus tahun lalu. Asrama Mahasiswa Papua di Jalan Kalasan Nomor 10, Surabaya, Jawa Timur, dikepung aparat dan ormas karena para penghuninya dituduh merusak bendera merah putih--yang kemudian tak terbukti. Mereka juga diteriaki makian binatang. Asrama yang sama pada awal September dilempari karung berisi ular.
Pengepungan ini lantas memicu aksi protes besar-besaran di Papua dan di tempat lain selama berbulan-bulan.
- Impact of Event
- 2
- Gender of HRD
- Man, Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Intimidation and Threats, Vilification
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to protect reputation
- HRD
- Minority rights defender, Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Non-state
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jan 14, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Nov 17, 2020
- Event Description
Pembahasan soal otonomi khusus (otsus) Papua, yang akan berakhir pada 2021 nanti, terus berlanjut. Baru-baru ini salah satu forum legal yang membahas itu justru direpresi aparat, dalam hal ini kepolisian. Orang-orang yang terlibat ditangkapi karena dituduh merencanakan makar.
Salah satu orang yang ditangkap adalah Wensislaus Fatubun pada 17 November lalu. Ia berstatus Tenaga Ahli Majelis Rakyat Papua (MRP), representasi kultural di Papua yang memiliki wewenang tertentu dalam rangka perlindungan hak-hak orang asli Papua yang dibentuk berdasarkan Undang-Undang Nomor 21 Tahun 2001 tentang Otonomi Khusus Bagi Provinsi Papua.
Ia ditangkap ketika MRP tengah menyelenggarakan rapat dengar pendapat (RDP) wilayah, salah satu program kerja yang tujuannya mendengarkan aspirasi orang asli Papua (OAP) tentang otsus, berlangsung pada 17-18 November kemarin di gedung Vertenten Sai atau Aula Katedral Merauke.
Setelah RDP wilayah, mekanisme selanjutnya adalah menggelar RDP umum yang diikuti oleh MRP Papua-Papua Barat dan Forum Komunikasi Pimpinan Daerah Papua-Papua Barat.
Pada 15 November, sekitar pukul 22.00, Kapolres Merauke AKBP Untung Surianata bertemu dan meminta Pastor Hengky Kariwob (Vikjen Keuskupan Agung Merauke), Pastor John Kandam (Sekretaris Uskup), dan Pastor Anselmus Amo (Direktur SKP KAMe) di Keuskupan untuk tidak memfasilitasi RDP. Pastor Anselmus lantas menelepon Canisius Mandagi, Uskup Agung Keuskupan Agung Merauke. Uskup menegaskan RDP dapat dilakukan karena itu bukan kegiatan politik.
Setengah jam kemudian, beberapa polisi datang ke Hotel Grand Mandala, Hotel Pangkat, dan Hotel Valentine, tempat para peserta dan penyelenggara RDP menginap. “MRP diminta untuk ke polres malam itu juga untuk bertemu dengan kapolres,” ucap Fatubun dalam keterangan tertulis Kamis (19/11/2020).
Fatubun bersama Koordinator Tim RDP MRP wilayah Anim Ha, seorang staf MRP dan dua orang anggota MRP lain ke Polres Merauke untuk bertemu kapolres, tapi batal karena yang bersangkutan ternyata sudah pulang. Melalui ajudannya, kapolres bilang bertemu esok pagi saja. Pukul 08.46 keesokan harinya, mereka kembali menyambangi polres. Karena Kapolres lagi-lagi tak di tempat, rombongan menyerahkan surat kepada sespri kapolres dan memberikan nomor telepon untuk koordinasi.Sekitar pukul 11.00 sekelompok orang dari Buti berdemonstrasi di kantor Bupati menolak RDP MRP. Massa meminta agar otsus dilanjutkan dan pemekaran Provinsi Papua Selatan. Enam jam berikutnya, Fatubun cs memutuskan membatalkan RDP karena situasi tak kondusif dan mereka dalam pantauan kepolisian.
Pukul 22.00, polisi datang lagi ke hotel. Kali ini dengan membawa senjata laras panjang.
Pada 17 November, pukul 08.00 pagi, seorang pria berbaju merah dan bukan tamu duduk di depan hotel. Tim RDP curiga orang itu ialah intelijen. Dia hanya diam sekitar 30 menit lalu pergi. Satu jam berikutnya, ada dua orang yang diduga sebagai intelijen polres menyambangi penginapan. Mereka menanyakan ke pihak hotel soal jumlah dan penghuni kamar. Lantas mereka angkat kaki.
Pukul 10.00, ketika Fatubun sedang duduk di depan hotel, Kapolres Merauke bersama anak buahnya datang. Beberapa dari mereka membawa senjata laras panjang. Mereka menggeledah hotel dan kamar tim RDP. Saat itulah Fatubun ditangkap. “Sebelum menangkap saya, kapolres bertanya asal, pekerjaan, [serta] kepentingan saya di Merauke. Mereka minta KTP saya,” katanya.
Fatubun dimasukkan ke mobil Dalmas, sementara barang bawaannya dijadikan barang bukti. “Di mobil Dalmas, saya melihat Koordinator Tim RDP MRP, dua staf MRP, dan seorang peserta diborgol seperti saya.” Ia dan rekan-rekannya diinterogasi dan baru dibebaskan pada 18 November sekira pukul 16.45.
Kapolres Merauke AKBP Untung Surianata menyatakan dalam penggeledahan pada pagi jelang siang tanggal 17 November, ia dan rombongan menemukan sebuah pisau. “Lalu kenapa kami tangkap mereka? Karena ada buku makar, buku untuk mengajak merdeka di berbagai tempat, yang buku kuning itu,” ujar Untung kepada reporter Tirto, Kamis. Untung bilang buku itu sempat dibuang ke luar dari jendela hotel.Buku kuning itu berjudul ‘Pedoman Dasar Negara Republik Federal Papua Barat’, edisi pertama yang terbit Januari 2012, dikeluarkan oleh Sekretariat Negara Republik Federal Papua Barat. Kata sambutan buku ditulis oleh oleh Presiden NRFPB Forkorus Yaboisembut.
Berdasar berkas yang didapatkan reporter Tirto, ditemukan juga dokumen Polisi Negara Republik Federal Papua Barat Nomor: 001/KKP-NRFPB/IV/2012 yang ditandatangani oleh Wakil Kepala Kepolisian Negara Republik Federal Papua Barat Letnan Jenderal Fery Fernando Yensenem tentang Penunjukan Kepala dan Wakil Kepala Kepolisian Negara Bagian Ha-Anim.
“Sementara kita (Indonesia) punya pangdam, kapolda, bupati, dan gubernur. Karena mereka makar, kami tegas begitu tak apa. Ini bukan kasus maling ayam atau sandal jepit,” katanya, lalu mengatakan kalau apa yang mereka lakukan lebih baik karena di negara lain para terduga makar dapat ditembak mati.
Ada 54 orang yang ditangkap dan dibawa ke kantor polisi. Dia bilang “harusnya semua [jadi] tersangka karena ada buku itu.”
Dua dari mereka dinyatakan positif COVID-19 setelah dites. Ini alasan mengapa mereka akhirnya dibebaskan. “Kami juga punya tahanan. Nanti rawan.”
Pembungkaman Ketua MRP Timotius Murib mengkritik penangkapan ini. Ia bilang apa yang dilakukan polisi sama saja melawan lembaga dan program negara. MRP itu lembaga legal, pun dengan acara yang mereka selenggarakan. “Berarti secara tidak langsung kepolisian menolak [pembahasan] otonomi khusus karena menolak RDP,” katanya kepada reporter Tirto, Kamis.Murib tak tahu ihwal ‘buku kuning’ yang jadi alasan polisi menangkapi para peserta dan penyelenggara. Namun ia menduga buku itu milik peserta rapat, bukan milik anggota atau tim MRP. Peserta rapat saat itu adalah Barisan Merah Putih, organisasi pemuda serupa, serta perwakilan adat. Total peserta 35 orang per kabupaten. Sementara dari MRP yang hadir sekira 20-an orang. Sebanyak 2 anggota dan 9 staf sekretariat diciduk.
Sebelum penangkapan, tepatnya pada 14 November 2020, Kapolda Papua Irjen Pol Paulus Waterpauw menerbitkan maklumat bernomor Mak/1/Xl/2020 tentang Rencana Rapat Dengar Pendapat pada Masa Pandemi COVID-19. Maklumat itu melarang RDP diikuti lebih dari 50 orang; peserta wajib mengikuti protokol kesehatan (swab/PCR, 3M) dan menyediakan tempat cuci tangan atau cairan pembersih tangan; lalu bagi pelanggar akan ditindak oleh kepolisian.
“Maklumat ini dikeluarkan untuk mencegah penyebaran COVID-19, karena khawatir rapat yang mengundang berkumpulnya orang dapat menimbulkan klaster baru,” ujar Kabid Humas Polda Papua Kombes Pol Ahmad Musthofa Kamal dalam keterangan tertulis, Sabtu (14/11/2020).
Bagi pengacara dari Perkumpulan Advokat HAM Papua Michael Himan, maklumat tersebut “sangatlah politis dan terlalu abstrak.” Ia mengatakan demikian untuk mengomentari bagian lain dari maklumat, angka 3 huruf c. Di sana disebutkan siapa pun yang terlibat RDP “dilarang merencanakan atau melakukan tindakan yang menjurus tindak keamanan negara, makar, atau separatisme atau pun tindakan lainnya yang dapat menimbulkan pidana umum atau atau perbuatan melawan hukum lainnya dan konflik sosial.”
Kepada reporter Tirto, Rabu (18/11/2020), ia mengatakan RDP bukan termasuk tindakan penyerangan, apalagi makar. Selama dilangsungkan secara damai, tindakan menyampaikan pendapat tidak dapat dianggap makar.
Lagipula maklumat itu bukan produk hukum yang tidak memiliki kekuatan hukum bagi orang luar. Maklumat sekadar informasi bagi internal Polri. “Pernyataan tersebut bertentangan dengan ketentuan Perkap 15/2007. Kepolisian tidak memiliki kewenangan untuk membuat peraturan yang berlaku eksternal.” Atas dasar itu Himan menyimpulkan maklumat, dan penangkapan, telah melanggar hak kebebasan berekspresi masyarakat Papua.
Kritik serupa disampaikan Direktur Eksekutif Yayasan Keadilan dan Keutuhan Manusia Papua Theo Hesegem, kepada reporter Tirto, Rabu. Ia pertama-tama mengatakan bahwa otsus pada dasarnya adalah bentuk tawaran politik yang diberikan pemerintah pusat terhadap aspirasi merdeka orang Papua. Pusat Data dan Analisa Tempo pada 2019 lalu menulis Otsus adalah “jalan tengah bagi kelompok pro kemerdekaan Papua dan pemerintah pusat.”
Ketika itu aspirasi untuk merdeka memang sedang tinggi-tingginya di tanah Papua. Keputusan Kongres Rakyat Papua (KRP) II yang diadakan Presidium Dewan Papua (PDP) di Gedung Olahraga Cenderawasih APO, Kota Jayapura, 29 Mei sampai 4 Juni 2000, bulat menyebut rakyat Papua ingin lepas dari Indonesia.
Maka, “bila ruang [ekspresi] masyarakat dilarang, tidak mengevaluasi atau RDP, [maka] isu Papua merdeka akan semakin menguat di akar rumput.”
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man, Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Intimidation and Threats
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of association, Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to liberty and security, Right to self-determination
- HRD
- Minority rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jan 14, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Oct 8, 2020
- Event Description
Dua jurnalis CNNIndonesia.com mengalami kekerasan fisik dan intimidasi saat meliput demonstrasi menolak Omnibus Law UU Cipta Kerja, Kamis (8/10). Salah satunya, diduga dipukul oleh aparat kepolisian di kawasan Jakarta Pusat.
Selaku korban, Thohirin menjelaskan insiden kekerasan dan intimidasi yang dialaminya. Saat itu dia sedang bertugas meliput demo di sekitar Simpang Harmoni, Jakarta Pusat, Kamis malam. Dua jurnalis CNNIndonesia.com mengalami kekerasan fisik dan intimidasi saat meliput demonstrasi menolak Omnibus Law UU Cipta Kerja, Kamis (8/10). Salah satunya, diduga dipukul oleh aparat kepolisian di kawasan Jakarta Pusat.
Selaku korban, Thohirin menjelaskan insiden kekerasan dan intimidasi yang dialaminya. Saat itu dia sedang bertugas meliput demo di sekitar Simpang Harmoni, Jakarta Pusat, Kamis malam.
Namun polisi tidak percaya. Mereka kemudian memaksanya mengeluarkan ponsel dan meminta membuka galeri. Thohirin terpaksan mengikuti permintaan tersebut.
"Satu-satunya yang bikin mereka jengkel, setelah membuka Hp, mereka melihat gambar saat aparat memiting massa aksi yang ditangkap," ujar Thohirin.
Polisi marah melihat foto tersebut dan menuduhnya seenaknya mengambil gambar. Namun Thohirin merasa tak ada yang salah dengan pengambilan gambar tersebut lantaran memang tugasnya sebagai jurnalis.
"Setelah itu, Hp saya diambil. Saya diinterogasi, dimarahi. beberapa kali kepala saya dipukul. Untung saya pakai helm," ujar Thohirin.
Bahkan salah satu polisi mengancam Thohirin akan membanting ponselnya.
"Kamu percaya enggak Hp kamu bisa saya banting," kata polisi seperti ditirukan Thohirin.
Thohirin sempat memohon agar polisi tidak merusak alat kerjanya tersebut. Namun anggota polisi lainnya memprovokasi untuk membanting ponsel. Seketika itu ponsel Thohirin dibanting.
"Saya pasrah. Saya tak sempat berpikir apa-apa lagi. Hp saya tinggal. Saya tidak kepikiran menjadikan itu barang bukti, lagipula kalau saya ambil itu Hp, saya bisa jadi akan lebih menerima intimidasi," ujarnya.
Setelah menerima intimidasi itu, Thohirin kemudian pergi dan mencari rekannya. Dia juga mengabari tim redaksi di kantor untuk mendapatkan bantuan.
Selain Thohirin, jurnalis CNNIndonesia.com di Surabaya, Farid Miftah Rahman, juga mengalami intimidasi saat meliput demo menolak Omnibus Law Cipta Kerja.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Intimidation and Threats, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment
- HRD
- Media Worker
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jan 10, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Oct 8, 2020
- Event Description
Aksi unjuk rasa (unras) penolakan Undang-Undang Cipta Kerja oleh sekelompok mahasiswa di gedung DPRD Tarakan pada Rabu (8/10/2020) kemarin, berbuntut panjang. Dua wartawan yang meliput aksi itu menjadi korban penembakan air dari mobil Water Canon yang dikerahkan oleh Polres Tarakan di lokasi unras.
Akibatnya kedua wartawan Tarakan TV dan Radar Tarakan bernama Arif Rusman dan Ifransyah ini terjatuh dari pagar gedung dewan dengan ketinggian sekitar 3 meter.
Sehingga mengakibatkan luka-luka yang cukup serius yang diderita keduanya. Bahkan kamera foto dan video yang dibekali dari perusahaan pers masing-masing kepada dua wartawan itu mengalami kerusakan.
Atas dasar tersebut dan mengacu Undang-Undang Pers Nomor 40 tahun 1999 tentang Pers serta bukti rekaman video yang beredar di media sosial, jurnalis Tarakan yang tergabung dalam PWI Kaltara dan IJTI Kaltara meminta Kapolres Tarakan AKBP Filol Praja Artadhira bertanggung jawab terkait kasus ini.
Hal ini diungkapkan Ketua PWI Kaltara Datu Iskandar Zulkarnaen yang didampingi Sekretarisnya Mansyur, berdasarkan hasil rapat koordinasi dari kedua organisasi yang diakui Dewan Pers ini, malam tadi.
“PWI dan IJTI Kaltara sangat menyesalkan adanya kejadian yang menyebabkan ada wartawan terluka saat bertugas dalam aksi unjuk rasa itu,” tegas Datu Iskandar melalui Mansyur, Kamis (8/10).
Menurutnya, wartawan dilindungi oleh UU Nomor 40 Tahun 1999 tentang Pers. “Selain itu, dari rekaman video yang ada, itu bisa jadi awal jika terjadi pelanggaran prosedur oleh aparat,” ujarnya.
“Kami juga mengimbau agar rekan-rekan wartawan hati-hati dalam melakukan peliputan di lapangan, utamakan keselamatan. Tapi polisi juga harus memberikan perlindungan dan harus tahu yang mana wartawan dan mana pendemo,” tambah Mansyur.
Dituturkannya, keberadaan wartawan di atas pagar DPRD Tarakan bukan hal yang baru dilakukan oleh jurnalis dalam mengabadikan gambar maupun video aksi unras.
“Dari dulu sampai sekarang, posisi wartawan selalu ada di atas pagar itu. Mereka di atas pagar karena ada alasan tersendiri, pertama menghindari kerumunan massa, kedua karena ingin mengambil angle yang bagus. Semua polisi tahu posisi wartawan selalu ada di situ dalam setiap kegiatan unjuk rasa,” bebernya.
Sehingga dia menduga penyemporatan Water Canon yang mengarah ke wartawan ada unsur kesengajaan bukan kecerobohan semata.
“Hari ini (Kamis) kami akan sampaikan somasi kepada Kapolres Tarakan untuk segera ditindaklanjuti dan disikapi dengan serius. Dalam surat somasi ini kami tembuskan juga ke Presiden Joko Widodo, Ketua DPR RI, Kapolri, Kapolda Kaltara, Dewan Pers, dan Ketua PWI Pusat dan IJTI Pusat serta lainnya yang terkait,” ungkapnya.
- Impact of Event
- 2
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Use of Excessive Force, Violence (physical), Wounds and Injuries
- Rights Concerned
- Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment
- HRD
- Media Worker
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jan 10, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Oct 8, 2020
- Event Description
Dua wartawan di Kota Palu, Sulawesi Tengah, dipukul oleh aparat kepolisian saat meliput aksi unjuk rasa menolak Omnibus Law Undang-Undang Cipta Kerja di depan kantor DPRD Sulteng , Kamis (8/10/2020).
Kedua wartawan media online sultengnews.com dianiaya saat ricuh demo susulan sekitar pukul 16.20 WITA. Saat itu, polisi mengejar massa aksi termasuk wartawan yang meliput.
Salah satu korban bernama Alsih Marselina, mengaku dipukul di bagian wajah hingga mengakibatkan luka memar. Alsih pun pusing seketika.
"Tadi di tengah situasi ricuh, saya disuruh tunduk. Setelah saya tunduk, langsung dipukul. Seketika saya merasa pusing," kata Alsih kepada rekan wartawan di Palu.
- Korban sudah memperlihatkan identitas kewartawanan
Alsih menjelaskan, korban lainnya yaitu Adhy Rifaldy mendapat hantaman pada bahu sebelah kanan. Mereka dipukuli, kata Alsih, bahkan setelah memberitahu profesinya sebagai jurnalis serta memperlihatkan kartu pers.
"Saya sudah pakai identitas wartawan, padahal saya sudah bilang ke polisi saya dari media, tapi oknum polisi masih memukul saya. Karena jelas yang memukul pakai baju dinas cokelat kepolisian," Alsih menerangkan. 2. Kedua korban pemukulan berada di barikade kepolisian
Alsih dan Adhy berada di barikade kepolisian saat bekerja melakukan peliputan. Kata Alsih, dia memilih berada di barisan aparat keamanan agar bisa terlindungi, namun nyatanya tidak demikian.
"Saat (itu) ada di tengah-tengah polisi saat meliput, karena saya harap berada di posisi itu bisa dapatkan keamanan, malah justru dipukul," keluh Alsih.
Atas tindak kekerasan yang dialami, keduanya telah melapor ke Propam Polda Sulteng dengan didampingi empat pengacara. Masing-masing Rachmy, Roy Marianto Babutung, Fikri Saleh, dan Mohammad Itfan Umar. 3. AJI Palu mengecam tindakan represif aparat kepolisian
Ketua Aliansi Jurnalis Independan (AJI) Kota Palu, Mohammad Ikbal, menilai kekerasan yang kembali menimpa jurnalis saat meliput aksi unjuk rasa, menjadi sinyalemen lemahnya pemahaman institusi Polri terhadap profesi jurnalis.
Padahal, kata Ikbal, pihaknya telah berulang kali menjalin komunikasi kepada kepolisian setempat, untuk meminimalisir potensi intimidasi hingga tindakan represi kepada jurnalis yang bertugas melakukan peliputan demonstrasi.
"Kita sangat mengecam tindakan kekerasan yang dilakukan oknum polisi. Padahal teman-teman yang jadi korban sudah teriak-teriak mereka adalah wartawan, tapi tetap saja dipukuli," kata Ikbal kepada IDN Times, Kamis malam.
"Apalagi yang dipukul ini jurnalis perempuan," geram Ikbal. AJI Palu, jelas Ikbal, akan mengawal kasus kekerasan terhadap dua jurnalis tersebut.
- Impact of Event
- 2
- Gender of HRD
- Man, Woman
- Violation
- Use of Excessive Force, Violence (physical), Wounds and Injuries
- Rights Concerned
- Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment
- HRD
- Media Worker
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jan 10, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Oct 8, 2020
- Event Description
Aksi mahasiswa Tanjungpinang menolak UU Cipta Kerja yang berjalan tertib, tiba-tiba berakhir ricuh di Kantor DPRD Kepri, Kamis (8/10/2020).
Polisi membubarkan massa aksi dengan gas air mata, dan mobil water cannon.
Massa aksi pun berhamburan, ada pula yang diamankan pihak kepolisian.
Mahasiswa yang mendapat pukulan dari sejumlah oknum polisi.
Sementara dari pihak jurnalis, seorang stringer TV One yang meliput aksi juga terkena pukulan dari oknum polisi yang membubarkan massa.
Terdapat luka memar pada bagian bahu belakang wartawan tersebut.
Kapolres Tanjungpinang, M Iqbal menyampaikan, penyebab kericuhan itu karena massa aksi memaksa ingin bertemu Ketua DPRD Kepri, Jumaga Nadeak.
"Kita sampaikan, hanya bisa Wakil Ketua DPRD Kepri saja. Sebabnya, dengan adanya dua buruh hasil rapid-nya reaktif, Ketua DPRD sudah bertemu mereka, dan juga ikut diisolasi," ucapnya menceritakan kronologi kejadian.
Ia pun juga menyayangkan, massa aksi tidak bisa mengerti di tengah kondisi pandemi Covid-19 ini.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Violence (physical), Wounds and Injuries
- Rights Concerned
- Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment
- HRD
- Media Worker
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jan 10, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Oct 9, 2020
- Event Description
Mangir, Yuda, Samuel, Faisal, and Rizki are journalists based in Samarinda, East Kalimantan Province. On 9 October 2020, they were covering a students protest in Samarinda, demanding the release of their friends who were arrested a few days before for protesting against the legislation of the Omnibus Bill on Job Creation. During the protest, the students clashed with the police, and one student was kicked several times by a group of police officers. When the 5 journalist tried to record the incident, a policemen stomped on Mangir’s foot and demanded him to not record the police who brutally assault the protestor. The police tried to confiscate Mangir’s phone to delete his record. Yuda and Rizki tried to intervene, but the police threatened them. Samuel who also tried to intervene, when showing his id card as a journalist, got his hair grabbed and pulled by the police. The five journalist then leave the area.
- Impact of Event
- 5
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Censorship, Intimidation and Threats, Use of Excessive Force, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment
- HRD
- Media Worker
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jan 10, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Oct 8, 2020
- Event Description
Pemimpin Redaksi Suara.com, Suwarjono mengatakan, jurnalisnya yang bernama Peter Rotti mengalami kekerasan dari aparat kepolisian saat meliput aksi demo UU Cipta Kerja di kawasan Jalan MH Thamrin, Jakarta Pusat pada Kamis (8/10).
Peristiwa itu terjadi sekitar pukul 18.00, saat Peter merekam video aksi sejumlah oknum aparat kepolisian mengeroyok seorang peserta aksi di sekitar halte TransJakarta Bank Indonesia. Pada saat itu, Peter berdua dengan rekannya yang juga videografer, yakni Adit Rianto S melakukan live report via akun YouTube peristiwa aksi unjuk rasa penolakan Omnibus Law.
"Melihat Peter merekam aksi para polisi penganiaya peserta aksi dari kalangan mahasiswa, tiba-tiba seorang aparat berpakaian sipil serba hitam menghampirinya," ujar Pemimpin Redaksi Suara.com, Suwarjono dalam keterangan resmi suara. Dikutip jakselnews.com dari Warta Ekonomi.
Lalu, disusul 6 orang polisi yang belakangan diketahui anggota Brimob. Para oknum polisi itu meminta kamera Peter, namun Peter menolak sambil menjelaskan bahwa dirinya jurnalis yang sedang meliput.
para polisi bersikukuh dan merampas kamera jurnalis video suara.com milik Peter. Lalu ia diseret sambil dipukul dan ditendang oleh segerombolan polisi tersebut.
Meski sudah mengenakan kartu identitas pers, Peter mengaku dilarang merekam.
"Saya sudah jelaskan kalau saya wartawan tetapi mereka polisi tetap merampas dan menyeret saya. Tadi saya sempat diseret dan digebukin, tangan dan pelipis saya memar," kata Peter melalui sambungan telepon. Dikutip Jakselnews.com dari Jurnal Garut berjudul Seorang Jurnalis di Jakarta Diintimidasi Aparat Saat Meliput Demo Tolak Omnibus Law
Setelah kamera Peter dirampas, memori yang berisi rekaman video liputan aksi unjuk rasa mahasiswa dan pelajar di sekitar patung kuda, kawasan Monas, Jakarta itu diambil polisi. Namun kamera dikembalikan kepada Peter.
"Kamera saya akhirnya kembalikan, tetapi memorinya diambil sama mereka," ujar Peter.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Censorship, Intimidation and Threats, Violence (physical), Wounds and Injuries
- Rights Concerned
- Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment
- HRD
- Media Worker
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jan 10, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Oct 21, 2020
- Event Description
Unjuk rasa damai tolak Omnibus Law Undang-undang Cipta Kerja di Kota Medan berujung ricuh, Selasa (20/10/2020) petang. Massa aksi dibubarkan paksa oleh aparat kepolisian dalam perjalanan untuk pulang.
Sejumlah orang dikabarkan ditangkap. Massa juga sempat ditembaki dengan peluru gas air mata hingga konsentrasinya terpecah. Massa yang berjumlah ratusan pun terpaksa bubar karena tindakan represif itu.
Massa yang berjumlah lebih dari 200 orang itu mengatasnamakan diri dari Akumulasi Kemarahan Buruh dan Rakyat (AKBAR) Sumut dan Suara Rakyat Medan (Suram). Massa terdiri dari mahasiswa, buruh dan para pegiat.
“Di lapangan kami berkoordinasi dengan kawan-kawan dari Suara Rakyat Medan yang sepakat bergabung dengan kami. Dari awal aksi berjalan tertib. Kami hanya ingin mengekspresikan penolakan Omnibus Law dengan teatrikal dan puisi,” ujar Martin Luis, Koordinator AKBAR Sumut di Kantor LBH Medan, Selasa malam.
Sejak aksi dimulai, aparat kepolisian memang terus berdatangan ke kawasan itu. Mulai dari pasukan sabhara ber-trail kemudian petugas Brimob lengkap dengan mobil water cannonnya.
- Polisi diduga bubarkan paksa dengan merangsek masuk dengan trail ke arah massa
Sekitar pukul 17.00 WIB, polisi terus mengingatkan massa untuk membubarkan diri sebelum pukul 18.00 WIB. Polisi meminta massa bubar karena dianggap akan melewati batas waktu yang ada di dalam aturan.
Menjelang pukul 18.00 WIB. Massa melakukan longmarch untuk membubarkan diri menuju Kampus Institute Teknologi Medan (ITM). Sepanjang mereka longmarch, aparat kepolisian mengawal di belakang massa. Saat itu juga tindakan intimidasi mulai bermunculan. Hingga akhirnya kericuhan pecah di persimpangan gedung London Sumatra.
“Jadi menjelang pukul 18.00 WIB, kami cukup kooperatif dengan kepolisian dengan membubarkan diri. Ketika kita longmarch menuju kampus ITM, justru pihak kepolisian itu melakukan, menabrakkan sepeda motor trail dan ketika itu juga disusul dengan tembakan gas air mata dari kepolisian,” ujar Martin.
Massa yang terpecah konsentrasinya berlarian. Sebagian berlari ke arah Kantor LBH Medan. Sebagian lagi berlarian ke arah Jalan Balai Kota.
“Kita juga sempat melihat ada massa yang ditangkap oleh pihak kepolisian. Kita mulai long march, kita sudah melihat polisi melakukan provokasi dan intimidasi terhadap massa aksi perempuan yang membuat border atau pembatas barisan massa aksi,” ujar Martin. 2. Martin: Kekerasan dan intimidasi terhadap massa aksi jadi bukti pemerintah anti kritik
Martin dan lembaga yang tergabung di AKBAR Sumut mengecam aksi kekerasan dan intimidasi itu. Kata Martin ini adalah upaya pemerintah membungkam gerakan rakyat. Kemudian, kekerasan dan intimidasi itu disebut sebagai wujud pemerintahan yang anti kritik.
“Peserta aksi hari ini sangat mengecam pihak kepolisian yang membubarkan rakyat Sumut untuk menolak Omnibus Law. Ini adalah bukti bahwa pemerintah melakukan penggembosan terhadap gerakan rakyat yang mengekspresikan sikap politik terhadap kebijakan yang tidak berpihak kepada rakyat,” ujar Martin. 3. Tetap unjuk rasa sampai Omnibus Law dibatalkan
Meski mendapat tindakan represif aparat, AKBAR Sumut akan tetap melakukan unjuk rasa. Mereka menilai, Omnibus Law bukanlah aturan yang berpihak kepada rakyat. Apalagi, Undang-undang Cipta Kerja itu juga diduga melanggar prosedur dalam pembuatannya.
“Apa yang kita dapatkan hari ini, tentu tidak menyurutkan gerakan kita untuk menolak Omnibus Law. Kami akan terus berunjuk rasa dengan turun ke jalan, sampai memang Omnibus ini dibatalkan pemerintah,” ujarnya.
Sampai saat ini, massa masih berkumpul di LBH Medan. Mereka masih melakukan pendataan terhadap massa yang diduga ditangkap oleh pihak kepolisian. Beberapa massa juga mendapat luka karena aksi represif. Bahkan ada massa yang tangannya harus dibalut perban karena terkena peluru gas air mata.
Sampai sekarang, belum ada komentar resmi dari pihak kepolisian terkait pembubaran paksa itu. Kapolsek Medan Barat Kompol Afdhal Junaidi yang dikonfirmasi enggan memberikan jawaban. Dia mengarahkan awak media kepada Bagian Humas Polrestabes Medan. Namun saat dihubungi, pihak Humas Polrestabes Medan juga tidak menanggapi.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of association, Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to liberty and security
- HRD
- Labour rights defender, Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jan 10, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Oct 8, 2020
- Event Description
Aksi Demonstrasi menolak Omnibus Law UU Cipta Kerja di Gedung Negara Grahadi Surabaya, pada Kamis lalu (8/10/2020) menyisakan pengalaman buruk bagi EA, seorang mahasiswa yang juga jurnalis kampus di Kota Pahlawan itu. Ia mengaku mendapat tindakan represif dari aparat.
Kepada CNNIndonesia.com EA menuturkan peristiwa itu berawal ketika dirinya meliput aksi unjuk rasa mahasiswa di Gedung Grahadi.
Semula berjalan kondusif. Namun jelang sore hari, bentrokan pecah antara massa dengan aparat. Gerbang sisi barat Grahadi jebol, disusul sisi timur beberapa jam setelahnya.
Aksi saling lempar pun tak terhindarkan. Massa melempari aparat dengan botol, batu dan kaca serta benda lainnya. Aparat kemudian dibalas dengan menembakkan gas air mata dan semprotan water canon.
Di tengah kericuhan tersebut, EA yang berada di halaman Grahadi terus berupaya mendokumentasikan semua yang terlihat sepanjang mata memandang sembari berlindung di balik pepohonan.
EA lalu mendapati sejumlah aparat kepolisian menangkap paksa para peserta aksi. EA lantas mendokumentasikannya.
“Saat kericuhan saya mendokumentasikan semua yang terjadi. Ada aparat kepolisian yang menangkap massa, saya juga mendokumentasikannya,” kata EA, Rabu kemarin (14/10/2020).
Tiba-tiba seorang polisi kemudian menghampiri EA. Aparat tersebut menanyai dari mana dia berasal.
EA menjelaskan bahwa dirinya adalah mahasiswa sekaligus jurnalis kampus. Ia juga memperlihatkan kartu pers serta seragam yang ia kenakan. Namun polisi itu makin mengintimidasinya.
“Saya lupa satuannya tapi dia berseragam. Dia memaksa saya menghapus foto dan video di kamera saya,” kata EA.
EA terpaksa menuruti permintaan petugas tersebut untuk menghapus hasil jepretannya.
“Setelah mau menghapus, tapi tiba-tiba kamera saya disita, ada [polisi lain] yang bilang, ‘bawa ke belakang saja’,” tambahnya.
EA kemudian ditangkap dan Dibawa ke selasar belakang Gedung Grahadi bersama ratusan peserta aksi lain yang juga ditangkap.
Saat diamankan, seorang polisi tiba-tiba menendang wajah EA. Akibatnya bibir dan matanya memar.
“Saya ditendang pas bibir kanan bawah, pas masih pakai masker,” ucapnya.
EA mengatakan dirinya dan ratusan massa lain juga dipaksa untuk membuka baju. Diiringi pukulan dan tendangan ke bagian kepala.
Polisi juga mengumpulkan peserta aksi yang tertangkap dalam satu area, tanpa menerapkan protokol kesehatan, seperti menjaga jarak. Beberapa pedemo pun tak lagi mengenakan masker.
“Setelah beberapa lama baru ada polisi yang memberi masker,” kata EA.
EA bersama ratusan peserta aksi lainnya lalu digelandang ke Markas Kepolisian Daerah Jawa Timur (Polda Jatim) dengan truk. Dalam proses saat hendak naik ke truk, polisi lagi-lagi memukuli tubuh mereka, kali ini dengan rotan.
“Kami disuruh Jalan jongkok, saat mau menaiki truk, kami dipukul dengan rotan, di badan,” ujar dia.
Sesampainya di Mapolda Jatim, mereka ditempatkan di sebuah lapangan dekat Direktorat Resesre Kriminal Umum. Polisi kemudian kembali memukuli massa aksi dengan rotan. Termasuk EA sendiri.
Hingga malam hari, para pedemo tetap ditempatkan di lapangan terbuka, mereka tak diperkenankan istirahat dengan laik. Bahkan tanpa mengenakan baju, mereka dibiarkan tidur di lapangan, tanpa alas.
Massa kemudian menjalani pemeriksaan tanpa boleh didampingi oleh kuasa hukum dari LBH atau lembaga semacamnya. Alat komunikasi mereka disita. Sidik jari diambil. Mereka juga harus menjalani rapid test.
“Kami tidak bisa menghubungi Lembaga Bantuan Hukum (LBH) atau keluarga, handphone kami disita. Kamera saya juga,” ucapnya.
Saat pemeriksaan, petugas kepolisian menjelaskan bahwa dirinya terancam dijerat Pasal 214 KUHP tentang melawan petugas dan Pasal 170 KUHP tentang perusakan. Padahal EA sama sekali tak melakukan dua hal itu.
EA kemudian dibebaskan pada Jumat (9/10/2020) malam. Kameranya tetap disita, alat komunikasinya lenyap entah kemana. Yang ia bawa pulang hanya perih dari luka penyiksaan aparat kepolisian.
“Bibir sebelah kanan saya luka, lebam juga. Pelipis mata sebelah kanan lebam. Pinggang bagian belakang juga masih berbekas rotan, luka,” ujarnya.
Petugas mengatakan kepada EA bahwa dirinya dibebaskan atas perintah dari Kapolda Jawa Timur. Petugas juga meminta agar massa menjadikan itu semua sebagai pelajaran.
Dikonfirmasi terkait dugaan penganiayaan dan tindakan kekerasan kepada para peserta aksi tersebut, Kepala Bidang Humas Polda Jatim Komisaris Besar Trunoyudo Wisnu Andiko menolak memberikan komentar.
“Tidak ada, tidak ada, sudah cukup. Sekarang kami fokus ke penyidikan,” kata Truno, kepada CNNIndonesia.com.
Berdasarkan catatan Polda Jatim, dalam aksi Tolak Omnibus Law Cipta Kerja Kamis (8/10) setidaknya ada 634 pedemo yang diamankan di Surabaya dan Malang. sebanyak 620 diantaranya dipulangkan, sedangkan 14 orang lainnya ditetapkan sebagai tersangka. Dugaan Pelanggaran Polisi
Sementara itu, LBH Surabaya menerima sejumlah aduan dari para demonstran yang sempat ditangkap oleh polisi usai aksi Kamis (8/10) lalu. Para pedemo mengaku mendapatkan perlakuan kekerasan dari aparat kepolisian saat proses penangkapan hingga ketika ditahan selama semalaman.
“Banyaknya dipukul di kepala dan di punggung. Ada yang masih berbekas, bahkan berdarah,” kata Kepala Bidang Kasus Buruh dan Miskin Kota LBH Surabaya, Habibus Shalihin.
Habibus pun meminta para korban tersebut untuk melakukan visum mandiri ke rumah sakit sebagai bukti ada tindak kekerasan yang mereka alami. Setelah itu, aduan tersebut akan diproses oleh LBH sebelum menentukan langkah selanjutnya.
Senada, Komisi Untuk Orang Hilang dan Korban Tindak Kekerasan (KontraS) Surabaya mencatat setidaknya ada tujuh bentuk tindak kekerasan kepolisian selama menangani dan mengamankan aksi Tolak Omnibus Law di Surabaya.
“Pertama adalah aparat kepolisian [diduga] melakukan penangkapan secara sewenang-wenang kepada beberapa massa aksi yang baru akan melakukan aksi, kepada massa aksi yang tidak terlibat dalam perusakan dan penyerangan serta sedang dirawat di posko medis,” kata Koordinator KontraS Surabaya, Rahmat Faisal.
Kedua aparat kepolisian diduga juga melakukan tindak kekerasan kepada massa aksi yang menjadi relawan medis. Massa aksi tidak bersenjata dan massa aksi yang tidak melawan saat ditangkap.
Ketiga, kata Rahmat aparat kepolisian diduga melakukan penyerangan dan melakukan perusakan terhadap sekretariat PMKRI, yang digunakan untuk posko kesehatan selama aksi.
Polisi juga diduga melakukan intimidasi dan ancaman ke masyarakat serta jurnalis yang berupaya mendokumentasikan kerusuhan selama aksi. Hal itu dilakukan dengan cara merampas alat dokumentasi yang digunakan dan menghapus paksa hasil foto serta video.
Kelima, aparat kepolisian diduga menghambat akses informasi mengenai data pasti siapa saja dan berapa jumlah keseluruhan massa aksi yang ditangkap, termasuk status penahanannya. Tim advokasi jadi mengalami kesulitan dalam melakukan bantuan hukum.
“Pelanggaran keenam terkait aparat kepolisian yang hingga kemarin belum memberikan informasi secara detail jumlah jenis dan keberadaan barang-barang yang dirampas selama aksi,” ujarnya.
Ketujuh, aparat kepolisian diduga melakukan kekerasan dan tindakan tidak manusiawi kepada tersangka anak di bawah umur selama proses penangkapan.
KontraS menuntut pada Polri untuk mengakui bahwa aparat kepolisian telah melakukan tindak kekerasan, penangkapan, teror, perampasan, dan intimidasi kepada masyarakat umum, peserta aksi, dan jurnalis di Gedung Negara Grahadi.
“Kami juga meminta polisi untuk menyampaikan permohonan maaf pada pihak korban dan masyarakat atas tindakan tersebut. Kedua melakukan evaluasi secara menyeluruh terhadap kinerja seluruh anggota aparat Polda Jatim dan Polrestabes Surabaya,” ujarnya
Selain itu, menurut Rahmat, bagi aparat kepolisian yang terlibat dalam tindak kekerasan, mereka bisa diberhentikan secara tidak hormat sesuai dengan proses hukum yang berlaku.
“Terakhir, kami meminta untuk hak korban bisa dipenuhi dengan memberi kompensasi dan rehabilitasi yang layak demi kemanusiaan,” katanya.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Intimidation and Threats, Use of Excessive Force, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to liberty and security
- HRD
- Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jan 10, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Oct 7, 2020
- Event Description
Ratusan Mahasiswa Unima menggelar aksi menolak Omnibus Law UU Cipta Kerja. Para mahasiswa berkumpul di titik depan gerbang kampus, Rabu (7/10).
Rencananya, para mahasiswa bakal melanjutkan menyuarakan Mosi Tidak Percaya ke kantor DPRD Minahasa. Namun masih di depan Poli klinik, para mahasiswa langsung dihadang pihak kepolisian.
Hal itu kemudian menimbulkan kericuhan antara mahasiswa dan kepolisian. Pasalnya, para mahasiswa yang hendak keluar kampus, dihadang pihak kepolisian. Kepolisian kemudian diduga melakukan tindakan represif dan mengangkut 17 mahasiswa yang sementara berdemo.
Sementara para mahasiswa lainnya sempat terjadi kejar-kejaran dengan kepolisian. Bahkan sejumlah mahasiswa sempat ada yang dipukul menggunakan kayu dari tiang-tiang panji mahasiswa. Karena sejumlah mahasiswa ada yang berusaha menghalangi polisi yang akan menangkap teman mereka.
“Kami hanya ingin menyuarakan Mosi Tidak Percaya Kami, tetap kenapa polisi datang menghalangi dan memukuli kami. Teman-teman kami bahkan ditangkap. Katanya mengayomi tapi kok malah mencelakai kami mahasiswa,” ungkap Hirmawan salah satu mahasiswa.
Sementara itu, Kapolres Minahasa AKBP Denny Situmorang SIK saat dikonfirmasi di nomor 0852438xxxx belum merespon hingga berita ini diturunkan.
- Impact of Event
- 17
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of movement, Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to liberty and security, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jan 10, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Oct 8, 2020
- Event Description
Sebanyak enam mahasiswa Universitas Pelita Bangsa (UPB) kritis usai bentrok dengan polisi saat aksi tolak Omnibus Undang-undang (UU) Cipta Kerja (Ciptaker) di Kawasan Industri Jababeka, Cikarang Jawa Barat, Rabu (7/10/2020) kemarin. Keenam mahasiswa tersebut harus menjalani perawatan di Rumah Sakit Central Medika Cikarang, Jawa Barat.
Salah satu korban bernama Budi Nasrullah, dia mengaku hidungnya patah dan dua giginya retak akibat menerima bogem mentah polisi. Mahasiswa yang juga mengalami luka yakni Nasrul Firmansyah. Bahkan ia harus menjalani operasi lantaran tulang kepalanya retak.
"Enam mahasiswa kritis. Saya sendiri hidung patah, gigi retak dua," ucap Nasrullah dengan suara serak kepada Tirto sambil menahan rasa sakit, Kamis (8/10/2020)
"Satu [Nasrul Firmansyah] masuk tahap operasi [Rabu, 7 Oktober] karena tulang kepalanya retak, dia yang kena tembak peluru karet," tambahnya.
Mantan Ketua BEM UPB Tahun 2017-2018 itu menceritakan ia bersama rekan-rekannya awalnya berkumpul di Kampus UPB Cikarang pukul 11.00 WIB untuk menggelar aksi tolak Omnibus Law UU Ciptaker menuju PT. Samsung. Dia mengklaim sebanyak 800-an massa aksi.
Budi saat itu menjadi orator mengarahkan ratusan massa aksi ke Kawasan Industri Jababeka 2, Cikarang. Setelah berorasi menyampaikan aspirasinya, mereka bergerak ke Kawasan Industri Jababeka 1. Tepat di depan PT. Tokai yang ada di Jababeka 1, sejumlah polisi mulai menghadang massa aksi.
"Terjadi bentrok, kami maju, mau melangkah, terjadi dorong-dorongan lah. Kami tidak main kontak fisik, hanya dorong, ternyata kami ditembaki peluru karet. Yang parah itu Nasrul langsung kena kepalanya karena dekat banget jaraknya," ucapnya.
Tubuh Nasrul pun terkapar di jalan, wajahnya terlihat penuh darah dan menodai almamater kampusnya yang berwana biru. Nasrul pun langsung dilarikan ke Rumah Sakit Central Medika Cikarang.
"Saya mau melerai, pasukan itu sudah mundur sambil menarik Nasrul, saya angkat tangan ke pihak polisi, saya balik badan ke mahasiswa, saya ditarik, dibawa ke kerumunan polisi, diseret, dipukuli," katanya.
Budi yang berstatus mahasiswa semester 10 itu mengaku dibawa ke mobil polisi sebanyak dua kali dan selalu menerima bogem mentah dari aparat.
"Seluruh badan dipukuli, dari pinggang ke kepala. Ganti-gantian polisi yang pukuli, banyak, enggak tahu jumlahnya berapa," tuturnya.
Tak lama setelah dipukuli, dia dibebaskan oleh polisi dan kembali ke barisan massa. Sekitar pukul 16.00 WIB, massa pun kembali ke kampus UPB.
"Saat ini tersisa saya dan Nasrul yang dirawat di Rumah Sakit karena butuh perawatan," tuturnya.
Dihubungi terpisah, Humas UPB Nining Yuningsih mengaku kondisi dua mahasiswanya yakni Budi Nasrullah dan Nasrul Firmansyah sudah membaik dan masih dilakukan perawatan di Rumah Sakit Central Medika Cikarang.
"Nasrul masih dirawat karena ada benturan sedikit di kepala. Dia dan Roy [Budi Nasrullah] masih dirawat," kata dia kepada Tirto, Kamis (8/10/2020).
Dia mengklaim pihak kampus UPB Cikarang telah merawat para mahasiswa yang ikut berdemo dengan baik. Sementara seluruh pembiayaan sejumlah mahasiswa yang dirawat, ditanggung oleh Polres Bekasi, Jawa Barat.
Nining menuturkan pihak Kampus UPB Cikarang belum bisa memberikan tuntutan kepada polisi atas tindakan kekerasan aparat yang membuat enam mahasiswanya dirawat.
"Yang penting anak-anak sembuh dulu, kalau memang kondisi gimana, nanti tinggal kesaksian anak-anak dan polisi, saya tidak ada di lapangan jadi kronologi tidak tahu," ucapnya.
- Impact of Event
- 6
- Gender of HRD
- Man, Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Use of Excessive Force, Violence (physical), Wounds and Injuries
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of movement, Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jan 10, 2021
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Sep 28, 2020
- Event Description
La Ode Muhammad Safaat, a justice-seeking activist for Randi-Yusuf, member of the Same Blood Student Alliance (AMS) victim of a shooting, was arrested by officers from the Directorate of Research and General Crimes of the Regional Police Southeast Sulawesi on Monday, (28/9/2020 ).
Before the arrest, he was recording the ruin of protester’s camps in front of Southeast Sulawesi District Police office that was ruined by a group of unknown people two weeks before. While documenting, he was stopped by a police and got his cell phone confiscated and the police deleted his recording of the ruins of the camps. A few moments later, he got arrested and taken to the police office because he made a Facebook post titled “Is there any Police from Southeast Sulawesi Police District that still have functioning brain?”
During the investigation, Faat stated that the police threatened to skin him as well as gouge his eyeballs. A police officer also kicked a chair beside Faat during the investigation as a form of intimidation toward him. He was released at around 18.45 WITA although the police still process his case in order to charge him criminally.
According to the Director of Investigation and General Crimes of Southeast Sulawesi Regional Police, La Ode Aries Elfatar, Safaat was interogated at the Regional Police Headquarters Office and released at 19.30 WITa. He was accused for assaulting the institution through his Facebook post about the investigation of Randi-Yusuf's case.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Intimidation and Threats
- Rights Concerned
- Online, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to liberty and security
- HRD
- Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Nov 11, 2020
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Sep 24, 2020
- Event Description
Ribuan orang dari Petisi Rakyat Papua (PRP) Wilayah Meepago berkumpul untuk aksi tolak Otonomi Khusus Jilid II, Kamis (24/9/2020), sekira pukul 06.30 di daerah Siriwini, Karang Tumaritis, Universitas Satya Wiyata Mandala, Kalibobo, SP, dan Wadio/Wonerejo. Tempat tujuan aksi damai yakni kantor Bupati Kabupaten Nabire dan mereka telah mengirimkan surat pemberitahuan demonstrasi empat hari sebelumnya ke pihak Polres Nabire. Juru Bicara PRP Jefry Wenda mengatakan polisi tidak menerbitkan tanda terima surat. “Kami sadar tugas polisi untuk mengamankan jalannya aksi, tidak ada alasan membatasi aksi,” ucap dia ketika dihubungi Tirto, Jumat (25/9/2020). Saat aksi berlangsung, anggota TNI dan Polri datang untuk berjaga. Aparat berseragam dan bersenjata lengkap, mobil water canon pun dikerahkan, mereka datang lebih dahulu ketimbang massa. Begitu demonstran datang, polisi mulai menangkap sebagian massa. “Sekitar 100 orang dibawa ke Polres Nabire. Kesalahan polisi, dong tak tahu kalau ada barisan massa yang cukup besar, ribuan [orang datang] dari arah SP hingga Wadio. Mereka longmarch,” jelas Jefry. Ada polisi, lanjut dia, yang merampas ponsel massa, mengancam, dan pemukulan ‘yang tidak parah’. Mengetahui rekannya ditangkap dan digiring ke kantor polisi, massa menyambanginya. Mereka membatalkan orasi di depan kantor bupati. Kehadiran massa ke Polres Nabire guna meminta kepolisian melepaskan kawan-kawannya. Perwakilan massa dan polisi bernegosiasi. Hasilnya, di depan markas polisi itu demonstran yang juga ditemani oleh kepala-kepala suku setempat, dipersilakan berorasi dan membacakan sembilan tuntutan yang isinya, jika disarikan, yakni: Menolak perpanjangan Otsus Jilid II di Papua dan Papua Barat; memberikan rakyat Papua untuk menentukan nasib sendiri via referendum; penarikan aparat; juga mengutuk penembakan terhadap pendeta. Usai pembacaan tuntutan, 100 orang peserta aksi itu dibebaskan. Massa mulai membubarkan diri sekitar pukul 17.30. Jefry menyatakan para demonstran paham agar tak terprovokasi karena penangkapan, namun watak kepolisian ia sebut reaksioner dan arogan. “Berhadapan dengan mereka itu sudah konsekuensi kami.” Rencana aksi lanjutan tolak Otsus Jilid II akan berlangsung, belum diketahui waktu pastinya. Menurut Jefry, rakyat perlu berekspresi karena otsus di sana dianggap tak bermanfaat, ‘hanya menciptakan raja-raja baru di Papua yang menindas orang Papua’. Kabid Humas Polda Papua Kombes Pol Ahmad Musthofa Kamal menyangkal ada penangkapan massa. “Tidak ada. Mereka pasca-orasi di Polres Nabire, bubar. Massa mau ke kantor bupati, karena bupati tidak ada, maka massa diarahkan ke polres dan temu beberapa tokoh,” ucap dia ketika dikonfirmasi Tirto, Jumat (25/9). Sementara, berdasarkan keterangan tertulis dari Koalisi Penegak Hukum dan HAM Papua pada 23 September, ada tujuh demonstran yang ditangkap dalam aksi serupa di Timika yaitu Petrus Aim, Fredy Yeimo, Ardi Murib, Dorlince Iyowau, Melvin Yogi, Penehas Nawipa, dan Deborius Selegani. Demonstrasi damai itu dibubarkan paksa oleh polisi. Kepala Sekretariat United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) Markus Haluk menyatakan kurang dari satu pekan ini banyak rentetan pelanggaran yang menimpa orang Papua, seperti penembakan yang berakibat kematian Pendeta Yeremia Zanambani di Hitadipa; aparat gabungan TNI-Polri merazia KTP dan kartu mahasiswa terhadap mahasiswa Papua di asrama Kota Manado, Tomohon.dan Tondano; maupun pengepungan dan intimidasi dari ormas di Kota Makassar bagi pendukung Petisi Rakyat Papua. Markus berpendapat, selama 57 tahun (1963-2020) Indonesia menduduki Papua, ruang demokrasi dibungkam dengan hukum dan senjata militer. ”Pembunuhan terhadap rakyat dan bangsa Papua terjadi depan mata rakyat pun selalu disangkal dan dianggap hal biasa. Nyawa manusia Papua dianggap benda yang tidak ada nilainya,” kata dia dalam keterangan tertulis, Jumat (25/9).
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to liberty and security
- HRD
- Community-based HRD, Minority rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Nov 11, 2020
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Sep 29, 2020
- Event Description
Perkumpulan Advokat HAM Papua (PAHAM) mengecam tindakan aparat gabungan TNI dan Polri membubarkan paksa demonstrasi mahasiswa Universitas Cenderawasih, Papua, Senin (28/9) kemarin. Pembubaran demonstrasi oleh disebut sebagai kejahatan terhadap hak warga negara menyampaikan pendapat di muka umum.
"Pembatasan dan Pembubaran paksa aksi mahasiswa Uncen yang dilakukan oleh aparat gabungan Polri dan TNI pada aksi penolakan Otonomi Khusus mahasiswa Uncen pada 28 September 2020 di Kampus Uncen adalah tindakan kejahatan," kata advokat PAHAM, Gustaf Kawer dalam keterangan resmi yang diterima CNNIndonesia.com, Selasa (29/9).
PAHAM menyebut pembubaran paksa oleh TNI dan Polri itu diwarnai aksi kekerasan dan penembakan terhadap para demonstran.
Gustaf mengingatkan bahwa Undang Undang melarang siapapun membubarkan demonstrasi secara paksa, sebagaimana diatur Pasal 18 ayat (1) dan (2) UU N 09/1998 Tentang Kemerdekaan Menyampaikan Pendapat Di Muka Umum, bawah.
Beleid pasal tersebut mengancam pidana satu tahun penjara kepada siapapun yang dengan kekerasan atau ancaman kekerasan, menghalang-halangi hak warga negara menyampaikan pendapat di muka umum yang telah memenuhi ketentuan undang-undang.
PAHAM membeberkan kronologi pembubaran demonstrasi mahasiswa Uncen oleh TNI dan Polri kemarin. Kawer menuturkan unjuk rasa ini digelar di Kampus Uncen Abepura dan Kampus Uncen Waena, oleh mahasiswa yang tergabung dalam Front Mahasiswa dan Rakyat Papua.
Awalnya mahasiswa bertujuan melakukan longmarch aksi penolakan Otonomi Khusus jilid II ke Kantor Gubernur Papua.
Sekitar pukul 09.00 WITa mahasiswa telah berkumpul dan melakukan orasi penolakan Otsus, serta menyerukan referendum. Aksi di Kampus Uncen Waena, kata Gustaf, mendapat penjagaan ketat oleh aparat gabungan polisi dan TNI,
"Aparat melarang mahasiswa melanjutkan aksi dan memaksa mahasiswa untuk bubar dari tempat aksi. Sementara aksi di Kampus Uncen Abepura dibubarkan paksa oleh aparat gabungan Polisi dan TNI," kata Gustaf.
Menurut Gustaf pembubaran paksa di Kampus Uncen Abepura terjadi sekitar pukul 10.50 WITa. Aparat disebutnya membubarkan paksa dengan cara memukul para mahasiswa peserta demonstrasi.
Tindakan aparat itu dibalas mahasiswa dengan melemparkan batu. Dalam suasana ricuh itu, Gustaf menyebut polisi melepaskan tembakan dan mengejar mahasiswa.
"Massa demonstran mundur dan lari menyelamatkan diri, lalu kemudian masa aksi mahasiswa kembali berkumpul dan menduduki ruas jalan di samping kampus Fakultas Hukum Uncen Bawah," ujar Gustaf.
Ia menyebut dalam insiden ini polisi menangkap tiga mahasiswa yang merupakan penanggung jawab aksi yaitu Ayus Heluka, Salmon Tipogau dan Kristian Tegei.
"Polisi juga memukul 2 mahasiswa hingga terluka dan berdarah, yaitu Yabet Lukas Degei dan Selius Wanimbo. Yebet Lukas Degei dipukul di bagian kepala belakang hingga kepalanya terluka dan berdarah, sedangkan Selius Wanimbo dipukul dengan popor senjata di bagian badannya hingga terluka dan berdarah," imbuh Gustaf.
Polda Papua sendiri saat dikonfirmasi usai insiden terebut membantah telah melakukan pembubaran paksa aksi mahasiswa di sekitar Universitas Cendrawasih.
"Tidak ada bentrok, Polri bubarkan paksa setelah laksanakan negosiasi," kata Kabid Humas Polda Papua Kombes Ahmad Musthofa Kamal saat dihubungi CNNIndonesia.com.
Kamal enggan menjabarkan secara rinci aksi unjuk rasa yang terjadi itu, termasuk soal kondisi yang terjadi sehingga mengharuskan aparat keamanan membubarkan paksa para demonstran.
Dalam sejumlah video yang beredar di media sosial, puluhan aparat TNI/Polri terekam berjaga di sekitar Gapura Uncen atas di Jayapura.
Beberapa diantaranya terlihat mengenakan pakaian dinas lengkap dengan pelindung tubuh dan helm. Kendaraan taktis milik kepolisian dan beberapa aparat yang membawa senjata pelontar gas air mata juga terlihat terparkir di lokasi unjuk rasa.
Video lain juga menunjukkan massa aksi mulai kocar-kacir usai terdengar beberapa kali suara letupan yang terdengar seperti tembakan. Meski demikian, Kamal enggan menjawab soal dugaan suara tembakan itu dalam unjuk rasa.
Pembubaran paksa oleh aparat juga disebut PAHAM telah melanggar SOP pengendalian aksi masa damai (Hijau) sebagaimana diatur dalam Pasal 8 Peraturan Kapolri No 16 Tahun 2006 tentang Pedoman Pengendalian Masa.
"Aksi mahasiswa ini masih dalam situasi tertib atau damai (hijau) yang mestinya dalam penanganan polisi tidak melakukan pembubaran paksa, pemukulan dan penembakan," ucap Gustaf.
"Tindakan yang dilakukan oleh kepolisian adalah melakukan pengawalan dan pengawalan, melakukan negosiasi dan perundingan, sebagaimana diatur dalam huruf a sampai m pasal 8. Sebaliknya bukan polisi melakukan pembubaran paksa dan penembakan seperti yang terjadi dalam kasus ini," imbuhnya.
Atas tindakan paksa aparat gabungan, PAHAM mendesak pemerintah menghentikan segala bentuk pembatasan hak menyampaikan pendapat warga dan kekerasan terhadap warga.
PAHAM juga meminta Kapolri dan Panglima TNI mengubah pendekatan kekerasan dalam penegakan hukum dan Keamanan di Papua.
"Kapolri segera mengevaluasi kinerja Kapolda Papua, Kapolresta Jayapura dan Kapolsek Abepura dan mengganti dengan polisi Papua yang lebih profesional," kata Gustaf.
- Impact of Event
- 6
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Violence (physical), Wounds and Injuries
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to liberty and security
- HRD
- Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Nov 11, 2020
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Sep 17, 2020
- Event Description
The demonstration held by students of the HMI (Islamic Student Association) Bogor Branch in front of the gate of the Bogor Regency Government Office Complex (Pemkab) on 17 September 2020 was violently dispersed by local Satuan Polisi Pamong Praja (Municipal Police under the command of local/district government). This was triggered by one of the officers who got emotional, because one of the students tore a letter not permitting the demonstration that the officer had shown. The students were protesting against the alleged maladministration surrounding the building of a local state hospital (Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah Leuwiliang). They demanded the project to be postponed. 6 Students were wounded on their head, shoulder, and arms from being beaten and kicked by the municipal police. Bogor’s vice regent later stated that the violence most likely occur because the municipal police were stressed out from carrying out their job in the middle of the pandemic.
- Impact of Event
- 6
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Violence (physical), Wounds and Injuries
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Nov 11, 2020
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Sep 29, 2020
- Event Description
Sembilan massa aksi dari Front Rakyat Papua (FRP) yang hendak melakukan aksi penolakan Otsus jilid II di Timika pada, Rabu (23/9/2020) ditangkap aparat kepolisian dari Polres Mimika, Papua.
Kepada Suara Papua, Helena Kobogau, aktivis Papua membenarkan adanya penangkapan kesembilan massa aksi tersebut oleh aparat kepolisian.
“Massa aksi baru kumpul di lapangan Timika indah, lalu mereka diangkut saja begitu,” katanya saat dihubungi suarapapua.com, Rabu (23/9/202020).
Sejauh ini katanya, kesembilan orang yang ditahan orang tersebut masih ditahan di polres. “Kemungkinan besok baru mereka akan dibebaskan,” ujar Kobogau.
Adapun kesembilan massa aksi yang ditahan pihak kepolisian, yaitu Petrus Aim, Fredy Yeimo, Ardi Murib, Dorlince Iyowau, Melvin Yogi, Penehas Nawipa, Deborius Selegani dan Demianus Magai.
Sumber suarapapua.com di Timika menjelaskan, awalnya aparat kepolisian menangkap empat massa aksi saat mereka mendahului yang lain di titik kumpul pada pukul 08.10.
“Saat penangkapan terjadi, cuma mereka empat saja. Mereka ditangak ketika menunggu massa aksi lainnya. Begitu tiba-tiba truk aparat datang dan langsung kasih naik mereka ke dalam truk itu,” bebernya.
“Pas masuk jam setengah 7 malam baru kami dapat info kalau teman-teman yang ditahan itu sebanyak sembilan orang.”
Ada delapan belas (18) pernyataan sikap yang dicantumkan FRP yang sesuai rencana dibacakan dalam aksi tersebut, terutama mengenai penolakan Otsus jilid II.
Dalam keterangan tertulis yang diterima suarapapua.com, Front Rakyat Papua (FRP) menyatakan Otsus sendiri lahir karena adanya tuntutan rakyat Papua saat itu yang menuntut kemerdekaan untuk memisahkan diri dari Indonesia.
Sementara dalam perjalanannya, Otsus sendiri tidak memberikan banyak manfaat yang dirasakan oleh orang Papua. Terhitung sejak diberlakukannya Otsus, banyak peristiwa yang terjadi di tanah Papua, mulai dari pembunuhan di luar hukum, kekerasan seksual, penyiksaan dan termasuk perampasan lahan.
Sementara, dikutib dari seputarpapua.com, Kapolres Mimika, Papua, AKBP I Gusti Gde Era Adhinata mengatakan, pihaknya mengamankan sembilan orang warga yang diduga hendak melakukan aksi demo damai di lapangan Timika Indah, Rabu (23/9/2020).
Dari sembilan orang tersebut, tujuh orang diamankan saat pagi hari, kemudian pada siangnya kembali diamankan dua orang. Kini mereka berada di ruang Satuan Intelkam Polres Mimika untuk diinterogasi secara intensif.
Sejumlah warga tersebut diamankan lantaran sebelumnya hendak melakukan aksi demo damai menolak Otsus jilid II, tapi rencana aksi demo itu tidak diizinkan aparat setempat.
“Pagi tadi ada sekitar tujuh orang yang kita imbau tapi mereka menolak, kita amankan untuk kita interogasi,” kata Kapolres saat ditemui di Lapangan Timika Indah.
“Kita akan interogasi mengapa dia melakukan seperti itu.Tentunya nanti setelah kita interogasi, kita beri imbauan-imbauan dan nanti kita akan pulangkan,” sambungnya.
- Impact of Event
- 9
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Offline, Right to liberty and security
- HRD
- Community-based HRD, Minority rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Nov 11, 2020
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Aug 24, 2020
- Event Description
Kepolisian Daerah (Polda) Aceh, diminta harus taat pada aturan Dewan Pers, dalam menyelesaikan persengketaan antara Pimpinan Redaksi Metro Aceh, Bahrul Walidin dengan Direktur PT Imza Rizky Jaya, Hj Cut Rizayati. Sebagaimana diketahui, Direktur Utama PT Imza Rizky Jaya Rizayati, melalui penerima kuasa Rizaldi telah melaporkan Pemimpin Redaksi Metro Aceh Bahrul Walidin, ke Polda Aceh pada 24 Agustus 2020, dengan nomor laporan: STTLP/228/VIII/YAN.2.5/2020 SPKT, atas kasus pencemaran nama baik.
Ketua Umum Alinasi Jurnalis Indepen (AJI) Indonesia, Abdul Manan mengatakan, tudingan tentang pencemaran nama baik tersebut, bermula ketika Metro Aceh menayangkan berita yang berjudul “Hj Rizayati Dituding Wanita Penipu Ulung” pada 20 Agustus 2020.
“Berita itu ditulis berdasarkan keterangan dari korbannya Rizayanti dan sejumlah narasumber yang bertanggungjawab. Setelah beberapa saat berita tersebut tayang, maka Rizayati menghubungi Bahrul Walidin melalui pesan aplikasi WhatsApp dan mengaku keberatan diberitakan,” ujar Abdul Manan.
Abdul Manan menambahkan, direktur tersebut malah mengatakan kalau berita itu tidak sesuai dengan fakta yang sebenarnya, sementara hak jawab yang dikonfirmasi melalui telepon seluler sudah dimuat.
Bukan hanya itu saja, Rizayati diduga mengancam dengan melingkari foto-foto Bahrul Walidin dan ditambah kalimat bernada ancaman, salah satunya “Tiada Ampun Bagimu Wartawan Bodrex”.
“Maka kami meminta Polda Aceh agar melimpahkan kasus sengketa pemberitaan antara Direktur Utama PT Imza Rizky Jaya Rizayati dengan Pemimpin Redaksi Metro Aceh Bahrul Walidin ke Dewan Pers,” tutur Abdul Manan.
Tambahnya, mengapa harus melalui mekanisme Dewan Pers, karena sesuai dengan Nota Kesepahaman antara Dewan Pers dengan Kepolisian Negara Republik Indonesia tentang Koordinasi Dalam Perlindungan Kemerdekaan Pers pada 2017.
“Jurnalis dalam melaksanakan profesinya, mendapat perlindungan hukum sesuai yang tercantum dalam Pasal 8 Undang-undang Nomor 40 Tahun 1999 Tentang Pers. Selain itu, orang yang melakukan kekerasan terhadap jurnalis baik fisik maupun verbal dapat dijerat pasal pidana,” Kata Abdul Manan.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Online
- HRD
- Media Worker
- Perpetrator-State
- Government
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Sep 18, 2020
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Aug 14, 2020
- Event Description
Juru Bicara Aliansi Gerakan Buruh Bersama Rakyat (GEBRAK) Nining Elitos mengatakan lebih dari 100 orang diamankan polisi karena hendak bergabung dalam demonstrasi menolak Rancangan Undang Undang (RUU) Omnibus Law Cipta Kerja.
Demo GEBRAK digelar di Jakarta, tepatnya di depan Gedung DPR. Nining mengatakan, massa yang diamankan itu merupakan pemuda dan mahasiswa yang berangkat menggunakan bis dan kereta.
"Kami belum tahu persis, tapi informasi kami dapat lebih dari 100-an. Informasi kami dapatkan dari komunikasi Kapolda dan Komnas HAM ada lebih dari 30 orang diamankan di Polda Metro Jaya," kata dia di depan Gedung DPR/MPR, Jumat (14/8) malam.
Nining menyayangkan penangkapan itu. Sebab, kata dia, pihaknya sudah mengirim pemberitahuan bahwa aksi itu diikuti dari berbagai elemen masyarakat.
"Artinya, aksi ini adalah aksi yang legal yang sudah diberitahukan bahwa kelompok yang turun hari ini tidak hanya pemuda. Tapi mahasiswa, petani dan sektor-sektor lain, kami menegaskan sikap kami menolak RUU Omnibus," kata dia.
Kapolres Metro Jakarta Pusat Kombes Pol Heru Novianto membenarkan ada massa yang diamankan. Namun ia mengatakan peristiwa itu ditangani oleh Polda Metro Jaya.
Kabid Humas Polda Metro Jaya Kombes Yusri Yunus mengatakan ada sekitar 70-80 orang yang diamankan aparat. Orang-orang yang diamankan itu, kata dia, bukan merupakan kelompok buruh atau mahasiswa.
"Itu adalah orang-orang yang mau bikin kacau, dia bawa bendera anarko, batu, botol, dirazia pada saat mau demo, kita periksa bukan kelompok buruh dan mahasiswa. Kelompok sendiri," kata dia saat dihubungi, Jumat (14/8) malam.
Yusri bilang, setelah diperiksa dan diambil keterangannya, sebagian besar orang yang diamankan itu kemudian dipulangkan oleh aparat.
"Yang masih proses lanjut sekitar 8 orang karena ada unsur pidana misal bawa molotov, ketapel. Masih proses lanjut pemeriksaan," kata dia.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Offline, Right to liberty and security, Right to property
- HRD
- Labour rights defender, Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Sep 18, 2020
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Aug 24, 2020
- Event Description
Kasus dugaan intimidasi terhadap terhadap Arif, wartawan Radar Mandalika yang dilakukan oknum anggota Satuan Polisi Pamong Praja (Satpol PP) Pemprov NTB saat meliput aksi demonstrasi, di depan kantor gubernur NTB pada Senin (24/8/2020) menuai reaksi berbagai pihak.
Ketua Forum Wartawan Pemprov dan DPRD NTB, Fahrul Mustofa menyesalkan kejadian yang menimpa jurnalis yang tengah melakukan tugas peliputan tersebut.
“Setelah menonton langsung aksi intimidasi itu, serta mendengar langsung informasi dari kawan-kawan yang menyaksikan kejadian itu, kami mengecam aksi brutal itu. Sekali lagi, itu enggak etis dan enggak boleh lagi terjadi,” tegasnya, Selasa (25/8/2020).
Menurut Fahrul, aksi aparat itu harus disikapi oleh kepala OPD yang bersangkutan. Bila perlu Sekda NTB HL Gita Ariadi selaku pembina kepagawaian harus menegur Kepala Satpol PP NTB.
Pasalnya, antara jurnalis dan pemerintah daerah adalah mitra strategis guna menyiarkan program-program pemerintah sekaligus mengawal jalannnya pemerintah daerah.
"Sesuai PP Nomor 53 tahun 2010 tentang disiplin PNS sudah diatur sangsi pada PNS/ASN yang melakukan pelanggaran disiplin itu. Maka, kami minta oknum Satpol PP itu agar ditindak dan diberikan sangsi sesuai peraturan perundang-undangan," tegasnya.
Terpisah, Sekretaris Forum Wartawan DPRD NTB dan Pemprov NTB, Iman Maqdis juga menyayangkan tindakan premenisme yang dilakukan oknum Satpol PP itu.
Padahal, menurutnya, tugas Satpol PP adalah menjaga ketertiban dan keamanan, serta bukan melakukan intimidasi.
"Kalaupun ada mediasi, sekali lagi itu sifatnya pribadi dan bukan kelembagaan. Kami minta agar persoalan ini akan terus berlanjut, sehingga ada efek jera agar tidak muncul persoalan serupa di kemudian hari," tandasnya.
Terkait masalah tersebut, sejumlah organisasi pers seperti Aliansi Jurnalis Independen (AJI) Mataram, PWI NTB, AMSI NTB hingga IJTI setempat juga menyesalkan tindakan represif tersebut.
Sebelumnya, Kepala Satpol PP NTB, Tri Budi Prayitno telah meminta maaf secara terbuka atas aksi represif dan yang dilakukan salah satu anggotanya.
Perlu diketahui, Arif mendapat diintimidasi kala meliput Aliansi Mahasiswa Peduli Palestina NTB di depan kantor Gubernur NTB, Senin (24/8/2020) lalu. Saat itu dia didorong dan diminta menghapus rekaman gambarnya oleh seorang oknum Satpol PP.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Intimidation and Threats, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to information
- HRD
- Media Worker
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Sep 18, 2020
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Aug 26, 2020
- Event Description
Dalam rentang waktu satu bulan terakhir, beberapa anggota masyarakat adat Kinipan, Kecamatan Batang Kawa, Kabupaten Lamandau Kalimantan Tengah ditangkap. Koalisi Keadilan untuk Kinipan menganggap penangkapan masyarakat adat Kinipan ini adalah upaya kriminalisasi membungkam perjuangan masyarakat adat Kinipan dalam perlawanan terhadap ekspansi perkebunan PT Sawit Mandiri Lestari (SML).
Rabu (26/8/2020) siang, pasukan kepolisian yang di antaranya berseragam hitam, lengkap dengan rompi, helm dan senjata laras panjang, dilaporkan menangkap paksa Effendi Buhing, Ketua Komunitas Adat Laman Kinipan di rumahnya di Desa Kinipan, Kecamatan Batang Kawa, Kabupaten Lamandau.
Dari video penangkapan yang beredar, Effendi Buhing sempat menolak dirinya ditangkap. Karena menurut Effendi, penangkapan tersebut tidak jelas alasan dan persoalannya. Namun demikian, pihak polisi tetap memaksa menangkap dirinya.
Effendi terlihat diseret paksa oleh sejumlah personel kepolisian dari rumahnya menuju mobil berwarna hitam yang sudah disiapkan. Di dekat mobil tersebut, juga terlihat polisi berseragam warna hitam dan bersenjata api laras panjang. Penangkapan Effendi ini diiringi suara histeris warga dan keluarganya. Sejauh ini belum diketahui persoalan apa yang menyebabkan Effendi Buhing ditangkap.
Penangkapan Effendi ini menuai tanggapan keras dari Koalisi Keadilan untuk Kinipan. Koalisi yang di antaranya termasuk Aliansi Masyarakat Adat Nusantara (AMAN) Kalteng, Wahana Lingkungan Hidup (Walhi) Kalteng dan Save Our Borneo ini menyatakan sikap. Pertama, mengecam keras tindakkan represif aparat Kepolisian dari Polda Kalteng atas penangkapan Effendi Buhing di rumahnya pada Rabu, 26 Agustus 2020.
Koalisi juga mendesak Kapolda Kalteng segera membebaskan Effendi Buhing dan 5 warga Komunitas Adat Laman Kinipan lainnya yang telah ditangkap sebelumnya. Selanjutnya, Koalisi juga meminta agar upaya kriminalisasi terhadap tetua, tokoh, masyarakat adat dan pejuang lingkungan yang berjuang mempertahankan hak, hutan, wilayah adat dan ruang hidup mereka dari ancaman alih fungsi kawasan oleh PT SML dihentikan.
"Mendesak agar pemerintah melakukan evaluasi terhadap izin PT Sawit Mandiri Lestari yang beroperasi di wilayah adat Kinipan," kata Direktur Walhi Kalteng, Dimas N. Hartono, Rabu (26/8/2020).
Dimas mengatakan, pihaknya telah menyiapkan pendamping hukum untuk Effendi Buhing. Saat ini pendamping hukum yang ditunjuk tengah melakukan komunikasi dengan pihak kepolian terkait penangkapan Effendi.
Menurut Dimas, penangkapan Effendi, Riswan dan 4 warga Kinipan lainnya ini merupakan salah satu upaya kriminalisasi, agar masyarakat tidak melakukan penolakan terhadap kehadiran PT SML.
"Kita berharap polisi tidak sebatas melihat sisi ini saja. Tapi akar masalahnya ini yang harus dilihat. Masyarakat berupaya melindungi hak mereka, melindungi peninggalan nenek moyang mereka agar tidak dirusak atau dihilangkan oleh perusahaan. Apalagi kita ketahui bersama di lokasi tersebut potensi ulinnya masih sangat besar," kata Dimas.
Dimas mengatakan, berdasarkan catatan Walhi Kalteng, sejak 2005 hingga 2018 terdapat 345 konflik antara masyarakat dengan perkebunan kelapa sawit. Semua konflik tersebut rentan terjadinya kriminalisasi dan penangkapan terkait penolakan investasi yang ada di Kalteng.
"Kenapa ini bisa terjadi? Itu yang harus dilihat lebih mendalam. Kenapa masyarakat melakukan penolakan-penolakan. Karena hak mereka tidak diakui. Khususnya terkait di Kinipan itu sendiri adalah hak mereka dalam hal mengelola wilayah adatnya sendiri secara mandiri."
Sebelum Effendi Buhing ditangkap, ada 5 warga Kinipan lainnya yang juga ditangkap dan ditahan Polda Kalteng. Yakni Riswan, Desem, Yusa, Teki dan Embang. Mereka ditangkap dan ditahan di waktu yang berbeda.
Riswan ditangkap pihak Polda Kalteng satu hari menjelang peringatan kemerdekaan Republik Indonesia yang ke-75, 16 Agustus 2020. Riswan dituduh mencuri alat pemotong kayu atau chainsaw yang digunakan para penebang ulin di areal perkebunan sawit PT SML.
Sedangkan Desem, Yusa, Teki dan Embang, dibawa ke Polda Kalteng beberapa pekan sebelum Riswan ditangkap. Kala itu keempatnya dibawa untuk dimintai keterangan. Namun belakangan, beberapa dari mereka ditetapkan sebagai tersangka dan ditahan di Polda Kalteng dengan tuduhan yang sama dengan tuduhan yang dialamatkan kepada Riswan. Yakni dugaan tindak pidana pencurian dengan kekerasan, Pasal 365 KUHPidana.
Kasus Riswan
Terkait kasus Riswan, Ketua AMAN Kalteng, Ferdi Kurinianto dalam konferensi pers yang digelar pada Senin (24/8/2020) menjelaskan, Riswan ditangkap 3 pekan setelah mediasi antara komunitas adat Kinipan dengan PT SML gagal dilaksanakan di Kantor Camat Batang Kawa di Desa Kinipan, atau 2 bulan sejak kegiatan yang dituduhkan kepadanya.
Riswan yang sehari-hari bekerja sebagai Kasi Pemerintah Desa Kinipan ini ditetapkan sebagai tersangka oleh penyidik reserse kriminal umum Polda Kalteng dengan tuduhan tindak pidana pencurian dengan kekerasan sebagaimana dimaksud dalam pasal 365 KUHP.
Tindak pidana pencurian dengan kekerasan yang dituduhkan kepada Riswan tersebut merujuk pada kejadian 23 Juni 2020. Pada saat itu, warga Kinipan tengah berjaga di hulu Sungai Toin, untuk mempertahankan hutan adatnya, lalu mendengar suara mesin chain saw yang menjadi tanda masih adanya aktivitas penebangan dan pemotongan kayu ulin oleh para pekerja PT SML.
Riswan dan kawan-kawan, lanjut Ferdi, kemudian mendatangi dan menghentikan aktivitas tersebut. Sementera satu hari sebelumnya (22/6/2020) warga Komunitas Adat Kinipan berupaya menghentikan alat berat PT SML yang hendak masuk melakukan land clearing dan membabat sisa hutan Kinipan yang bahkan saat ini sudah masuk di areal bekas perladangan warga.
Padahal pada 22 Juni 2020 itu pula telah ada kesepakatan secara lisan antara perwakilan Humas Perusahaan dengan warga bahwa tidak ada lagi aktivitas lanjutan sementara menunggu perundingan pada 29 Juni 2020 di kantor Camat Batang Kawa.
"Jadi pada tanggal 22 Juni itu ada pertemuan antara warga dengan pihak perusahan di hutan. Ada lebih 50-an orang dari pihak perusahaan. Ada kesepakatan sebenarnya, bahwa tidak ada lagi pekerjaan selama menunggu kesepakatan musyarawah pada tanggal 29 Juni. Tapi nyatanya pada tanggal 23 Juni perusahaan bekerja. Begitulah yang akhirnya memunculkan respon dari warga untuk menahan mesin (chain saw) tersebut," ungkap Ferdi, Senin (24/8/2020).
Ferdi mengatakan, sejak 2012, Kinipan selalu menolak hadirnya investasi sawit di wilayah adat mereka. Pihak pemerintah desa dan tetua adat tidak pernah membubuhkan tanda tangan persetujuan untuk masuknya perusahaan perkebunan sawit skala besar di wilayah adatnya.
Penolakan masyarakat adat Kinipan tersebut kemudian menjadi konflik yang memanas dengan PT SML, terutama sejak perusahaan melakukan kegiatan land clearing dan pembabatan hutan pada awal 2018. Permintaan dan desakan warga Kinipan agar PT SML menghentikan aktivitas land clearing dan pemotongan kayu ulin, tak juga berhenti.
"Padahal warga Kinipan telah melakukan berbagai upaya untuk mencari keadilan. Mulai dari Pemerintah Kabupaten Lamandau dan Pemerintah Provinsi Kalimantan Tengah, Komnas HAM, Kementerian ATR/BPN, KemenLHK, hingga 2 kali melakukan mediasi di Kantor Staf Presiden (KSP) di Jakarta. Namun upaya mencari keadilan atas sumber daya alam dan hak-hak mereka tak kunjung didapat."
Penangkapan dan penahanan warga Kinipan akhir-akhir ini, kata Ferdi, memperlihatkan watak otoritarian dan arogansi.
"Koalisi mengupayakan proses penangguhan penahanan kepada Riswan dengan dasar bahwa Riswan memiliki riwayat kesehatan, wasir yang cukup serius, sehingga dengan adanya penangguhan penahanan ini Riswan dapat menjalani proses perawatan untuk kesembuhan penyakitnya. Penangguhan penahanan ini akan memberi ruang bagi Riswan dalam pelaksanaan tugas dan tanggung jawabnya sebagai perangkat Desa Kinipan," kata Ferdi.
Koalisi juga menyatakan, Komunitas Adat Kinipan merupakan pejuang, pahlawan lingkungan dan budaya yang berusaha untuk mempertahankan haknya dari upaya perampasan dan penghancuran oleh korporasi dan modal. Oleh sebab itu Negara semestinya melakukan upaya perlindungan bagi warga Kinipan dan memastikan terciptanya rasa aman bagi masyarakat adat Kinipan.
"Bukan sebaliknya malah melakukan tindakan-tindakan represif dan intimidatif atas perjuangan warga tersebut."
Koalisi juga meminta agar pemerintah harus segera menyelesaikan konflik Kinipan dengan PT SML melalui mekanisme yang sesuai dengan konteks masyarakat adat Laman Kinipan. Adil, jujur, terbuka serta mengedepankan asas sebagaimana yang tertuang dalam Pancasila.
Kemudian, pemerintah harus segera mengesahkan RUU Masyarakat Adat dan Raperda Masyarakat Adat Kalimantan Tengah sebagai jaminan untuk memastikan masyarakat adat dan hak-haknya sebagai subjek hukum terlindungi secara konstitusional.
"Penangkapan Riswan bukan hanya bersifat individual, tapi ini adalah kasus kolektif komunitas adat Laman Kinipan yang dilatarbelakangi oleh konflik tenurial yang tak kunjung selesai antara komunitas adat laman Kinipan dengan PT SML."
Terkait 4 warga Kinipan lain yang juga ditahan Polda. Ferdi menjelaskan, sejauh ini pendampingan hukum terhadap keempat warga tersebut ditangani oleh Fordayak. Karena keempat warga tersebut adalah anggota pasukan Motanoi yang merupakan bagian dari Fordayak. Namun berdasarkan informasi yang didapat, beberapa di antaranya sudah ditetapkan sebagai tersangka oleh Polda Kalteng.
Parlin Bayu Hutabarat, salah seorang kuasa hukum Riswan meminta penangguhan penahanan terhadap Riswan dapat segera dikabulkan. Karena apa yang dituduhkan bukanlah kejahatan luar biasa.
"Kami melihat ini bukan extra ordinary crime. Ini bagian dari perjuangan. Riswan meyakini apa yang dilakukan itu adalah mempertahankan hutan adat. Terlepas itu pendirian penyidik seperti apa jaksa seperti apa, tapi pendirian kami apa yang dilakukan klien kami adalah mempertahankan hutan adat," kata Parlin, Senin (24/8/2020).
Kabid Humas Polda Kalteng, Kombes Pol Hendra Rochmawan membenarkan kabar tentang penangkapan Effendi Buhing tersebut. Hendra mengatakan, penangkapan ini berawal dari 3 laporan PT SML.
"Pada prinsipnya Polda Kalteng profesional dalam menanggapi laporan polisi tersebut dengan bukti permulaan yang cukup sehingga perlu dilaksanakan penangkapan. Pada prinsipnya semua pihak mempunyai hak yang sama di muka hukum. Nanti dari penangkapan ini tentu ada pemeriksaan dan penyelidikan ini dapat memberi ruang jawab atas laporan tersebut," kata Kombes Pol Hendra Rochmawan, Rabu (26/8/2020).
Di kesempatan sebelumnya, saat ditanya tentang peluang penangguhan penahanan Riswan yang diajukan oleh pihak kuasa hukum Riswan, Hendra hanya mengatakan, pihaknya masih melakukan proses penyidikan terlebih dahulu.
Humas PT SML, Wendi, saat diminta konfrmasi, menyatakan tidak bersedia memberikan keterangan melalui sambungan telepon.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Land rights, Right to fair trial, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to liberty and security
- HRD
- Environmental rights defender, Indigenous peoples' rights defender, Labour rights defender, Land rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Sep 18, 2020
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Aug 26, 2020
- Event Description
Aksi mahasiswa Pergerakan Mahasiswa Islam Indonesia (PMII) mendesak Bupati Blitar Rijanto bersikap tegas terhadap praktik tambang pasir (Galian C) ilegal dibubarkan sekelompok preman. Dengan berteriak kasar, massa yang datang dengan menumpang empat truk memaksa para aktivis mahasiswa menghentikan aksi unjuk rasa di Kantor Pemkab Blitar.
"Mereka berteriak-teriak dan inginnya kami membubarkan diri," ujar Ketua PMII Blitar Fathur Rohman, Rabu (26/8/2020).
Tidak diketahui pasti dari mana puluhan orang itu berasal. Dari penampilan dan tindak tanduknya yang kasar, kata Rohman, mereka seperti kelompok preman. "Sepertinya preman," ujar Rohman.
Gerombolan orang yang berjumlah lebih besar tersebut langsung membayangi massa aktivis mahasiswa yang berjumlah sekitar 50an orang. Begitu turun dari truk yang sepintas terlihat bekas pengangkut material pasir, mereka langsung menyatroni para aktivis mahasiswa yang tengah berorasi. Tidak hanya menghardik dan berteriak kasar.
Ada beberapa yang juga melakukan aksi melempar yang untungnya berhasil dihindari. "Intinya kami dipaksa bubar tidak melanjutkan demo," kata Fathur Rohman.
Tekanan massa tandingan yang berlangsung di Kantor Pemkab dan Polres Blitar tersebut tidak menyurutkan semangat para aktivis untuk terus menyuarakan aspirasi.
Puluhan aktivis PMII Blitar Raya mendesak Blitar Rijanto untuk bersikap tegas terhadap praktek tambang pasir liar (Galian C) yang marak di Kabupaten Blitar.
Para aktivis mendesak Pemkab segera menerbitkan regulasi yang jelas. "Kami tidak menuntut penutupan tambang. Tapi meminta ada regulasi jelas untuk penertiban dan pengelolaan," kata Fathur Rohman.
Dalam orasinya para aktivis menuding pemkab terkesan membiarkan praktik pertambangan ilegal. Bertahun tahun para penambang, yakni terutama dari kelompok pemodal, leluasa melakukan aktivitas ilegalnya.
Mulai di kawasan DAS Brantas hingga di wilayah Gunung Kelud, yakni di Kecamatan Kademangan, Sutojayan, Garum, Gandusari dan Nglegok, mayoritas penambang tidak ada yang berizin.
"Kalau pun ada yang berizin, setelah kita cek mereka hanya klaim," papar Fathur Rohman.
Tidak hanya merusak lingkungan, yakni terutama mata air dan pencemaran lingkungan. Aktivitas tambang liar dengan ratusan kendaraan pengangkut material yang berlalu lalang juga merusak jalan dan bangunan rumah warga.
Menanggapi aksi dengan dua massa yang bersitegang, Kabag Ops Polres Blitar Kompol Sapto Rachmadi mengatakan, polres hanya menerima surat pemberitahuan dari mahasiswa.
Sementara massa tandingan yang ternyata golongan para penambang pasir, kata Sapto tidak menyampaikan pemberitahuan. "Tidak sampai ada bentrokan dan kontak fisik. Mereka langsung bubar," ujar Sapto Rahmadi.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Intimidation and Threats, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment
- HRD
- Student, Youth
- Perpetrator-State
- Unknown
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Unknown
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Sep 18, 2020
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Aug 14, 2020
- Event Description
“Bukannya mengadang para oknum tak dikenal ini, polisi malah seakan membiarkan mereka. Sekitar pukul 19.03 WIB massa aksi diserang oleh orang tak berseragam dari arah timur simpang tiga UIN dengan batu, tongkat, dan sebilah parang. Kami terpecah ke barat dan selatan lokasi, terdapat seorang anggota massa aksi yang terluka dan juga terjadi kerusakan pada mobil komando ARB,” tambah dia.
Dari laporan yang dia terima, terdapat satu korban yang mendapat tindak kekerasan. Lainnya mengalami luka lebam atas insiden yang terjadi pada Jumat petang itu.
Namun, massa aksi yang mendapat serangan dari oknum tak dikenal tak mendapat perlindungan aparat. Seakan, kata Lusi, mereka hanya membiarkan penyerang memukul mundur massa aksi Gejayan Memanggil ini dengan kekerasan.
Para demonstran pun sempat berkumpul kembali, tetapi Jalan Laksda Adi Sucipto, yang sebelumnya ditutup, telah dibuka oleh kepolisian. Pada pukul 19.30 WIB, mereka dipaksa mundur menuju titik awal di bundaran UGM.
“Dipaksa mundur, kami mendapat kekerasan fisik dari aparat selama perjalanan dari Jalan Laksda Adi Sucipto. Setidaknya ada tiga orang yang mendapat kekerasan selama kami kembali pukul 19.40 WIB,” jelas Lusi.
Akhirnya pada pukul 20.50 WIB, para pengunjuk rasa sampai di depan bundaran UGM dan menuntut polisi untuk membubarkan diri. Pada pukul 20.15 WIB, polisi berangsur bubar, dan 15 menit kemudian massa merapat ke gerbang UGM untuk evaluasi aksi.
Lusi menilai bahwa tindakan kekerasan orang tak dikenal dan tak ada perlindungan dari penegak hukum ini termasuk dalam metode pembubaran aksi. ARB menyebut, metode itu bukanlah hal baru, yang mana melibatkan pihak-pihak berseragam maupun tidak berseragam.
Kuatnya indikasi tersebut didasari atas pembiaran yang dilakukan oleh kepolisian terhadap pelaku penyerangan. Selain itu, pelaku penyerangan datang dari lokasi yang sama dengan titik kumpul polisi.
“Kami mengutuk keras tindakan praktik kekerasan dalam setiap penyampaian kebebasan berpendapat di muka umum. Juga terjadi politik impunitas dan penegakan hukum yang tumpul, ditandai dengan kegagalan penegak hukum memberikan rasa aman kepada korban kekerasan,” tegas Lusi.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to Protest
- HRD
- NGO staff
- Perpetrator-State
- Unknown
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Unknown
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Sep 18, 2020
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Aug 24, 2020
- Event Description
Tiga orang nelayan di Makassar, Sulawesi Selatan (Sulsel) melakukan protes terhadap kapal penambang pasir. Namun protes mereka itu berujung petaka.
Pada Minggu (23/8/2020) polisi menangkap tiga orang nelayan saat mereka melancarkan protes kepada kapal penambang pasir. Penangkapan ini juga diwarnai dengan penenggelaman kapal milik nelayan.
Tak terima dengan kejadian itu, pihak keluarga kemudian meminta bantuan hukum kepada LBH Makassar. Kepala Divisi Tanah dan Lingkungan LBH Makassar Edy Kurniawan membenarkan peristiwa tersebut.
"Ketiga nelayan (yang ditangkap) tersebut bernama Safaruddin, Faisal dan Baharuddin," kata Edy melalui keterangan tertulis yang diterima detikcom, Senin (24/8/2020).
Edy menuturkan peristiwa ini terjadi pada pukul 10.00 Wita saat kapal tambang pasir milik PT B menambang pasir di wilayah tangkap nelayan. Di area itulah para nelayan menggantungkan hidupnya.
"Akibatnya, para nelayan kehilangan hasil tangkapan karena lautnya langsung jadi keruh," beber Edy.
Merasa terganggu dengan aktivitas tambah karena air keruh, nelayan kemudian melakukan protes. Namun rencana tersebut tak sampai lantaran kapal penambang pasir itu dikawal oleh satu kapal perang dan empat kapal sekoci milik Direktorat Polairud Polda Sulsel.
Edy menerangkan seorang nelayan langsung didatangi dan ingin diborgol, namun yang bersangkutan menolak. Nelayan itu juga diancam, lepa-lepa atau kapal kecil miliknya ditenggelamkan.
"Beruntung nelayan berhasil menyelamatkan diri dengan melompat ke laut," beber Edy.
- Impact of Event
- 3
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Judicial Harassment, Use of Excessive Force, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to liberty and security
- HRD
- Community-based HRD, Environmental rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Sep 18, 2020
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Sep 12, 2020
- Event Description
The South Sulawesi water and police unit have arrested three student journalists in Makassar while they were covering a protest to reject sand mining on Saturday, September 12. The authorities released them on Sunday, September 13. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) stands in solidarity with its affiliate the Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) Indonesia to demand an investigation into the arrest. The student journalists arrested were Hendra, the chairman of press student at the Hasanuddin University, Mansyur, the chief editor of CakrawalaIde at the Muslim Indonesia University, and Muhammad Raihan Rahman, who also a member of the CakrawalaIde publication.
The young journalists joined fishermen on their boat to protest sandmining on Kodingareng island. On the way back to Makassar, the boat was blocked by water and police unit vessels. Although the three student journalists showed their identity cards and a letter of assignment, the officers still arrested them. They were also reportedly intimidated and harassed before being escorted to the police office.
Sand mining is a controversial activity in Indonesia. Sand mining is a controversial activity in Indonesia. The operations of sand mining has impacted the fishermen and the coastal communities in the country.
The Indonesian Safety Committee for Journalists, which also supported by AJI Indonesia as its member, has condemned the arrest and remind the police that journalists are protected by the Press Law. According to the Press Law, everyone found guilty in obstructing journalists’ works will be sentenced to jail for two years at the maximum or charged with a maximum fine of IDR500 million or US$33,000.
“The Committee calls the police to investigate the officers who obstructed and intimidated the journalists. The Committee urges all the authorities to respect journalists who are on duty,” Committee added.
- Impact of Event
- 3
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Offline, Right to liberty and security
- HRD
- Environmental rights defender, Media Worker, Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Sep 16, 2020
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Aug 11, 2020
- Event Description
The Endowment Fund for Education (LPDP), a scholarship program managed by the Finance Ministry, has demanded human rights lawyer Veronica Koman to return the scholarship funds she obtained from the program that amounts to Rp773.8 million.
The LPDP president director, Rionald Silaban, confirmed the information to Tempo on Tuesday, August 11. �That is correct, LPDP has asked Veronica Koman Liau to return the entire scholarship funds we have granted.�
According to Rionald, the LPDP scholarship contract requires recipients who study abroad to return to Indonesia after they had completed their studies. He claimed that LPDP, through numerous methods, attempted to summon Veronica Koman upon this specific requirement.
�The person had refused to return to Indonesia,� said Rionald.
However, Veronica denied she had ignored the rule and in a written statement mentioned that she had returned to Indonesia in September of 2018 after completing her Masters of Laws at the Australian National University.
Rionald Silaban did not answer Tempo�s question regarding Veronica�s confirmation.
In October of 2018, Veronica Koman claimed to have conducted a human rights advocacy and served at the Human Rights Advocates Association for Papua (PAHAM Papua) based in Jayapura. She continued to venture into an advocacy mission at the United Nations in Switzerland in March 2019 before returning to Indonesia again.
�While in Australia in August of 2019, I was summoned by the Indonesian police and my name was then included in their most-wanted list (DPO) in September of 2019,� said Veronica who was subjected to death and rape threats during the time as she voiced against the narrative echoed by authorities in August - September of 2019.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Woman
- Violation
- Administrative Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Right to access to funding
- HRD
- Lawyer, WHRD
- Perpetrator-State
- Government
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Sep 16, 2020
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Aug 21, 2020
- Event Description
Representatives from news websites tempo.co and tirto.id visited the Jakarta Police headquarters on Tuesday to report recent cyberattacks they have encountered.“As the owner of tirto.id, I feel like my house has been ransacked by thieves. Therefore, I’ve made the police report [today] in the hope of finding the perpetrators,” tirto.id editor in chief Atmaji Sapto Anggoro said in a statement made available to The Jakarta Post on Tuesday.
He explained that someone had broken into the media company’s website and deleted at least seven articles, including some that scrutinized the coronavirus drug development involving the State Intelligence Agency (BIN) and the Indonesian Military (TNI). The attack occurred on Friday. Tempo.co chief editor Setri Yasa, meanwhile, said the website was not accessible starting on Thursday midnight. The hacker took down the homepage replacing it with a statement that read “Stop hoaxes. Don’t lie to the Indonesian people, return to true journalistic ethics, obey the Press Council. Don’t [bow to] people who pay. Defaced by @xdigeembok.” The problem was resolved by at around 2:26 a.m. the @xdigembook Twitter account claimed to be responsible for the hacks on the following morning. It also replied to one of the Tempo articles, saying “Just wait. I will stick boogers onto your system again.”
Tempo.co, which is a part of Tempo Media Group that also publishes Koran Tempo daily and Tempo weekly magazine, claimed to have suffered material and other losses because of the attack, hence it had filed the report to the police. In their reports, they said the hackers had violated the 1999 Press Law by hindering the work of journalists, as well as the 2016 Electronic Information and Transactions (ITE) Law by destroying or removing electronic information. The Legal Aid Institute for the Press (LBH Pers), tempo.co and tirto.id's lawyer in the case, hoped that the police could soon proceed with their investigation and find the perpetrators to protect press freedom in the country. “We want the police to be serious in handling our clients’ reports to prove that the state is there to protect the rights of its citizens,” LBH Pers director Ade Wahyudin said.
The social media account of a University of Indonesia (UI) epidemiologist, Pandu Riono, was also hacked previously. He is known to be critical of the government’s COVID-19 related policies, such as tourism promotion amid the pandemic and the ineffectiveness of rapid antibody tests that have become a requirement for traveling. Prior to the hacking, the scientist criticized Airlangga University in Surabaya, East Java, for not reporting its potential vaccine to the Food and Drug Monitoring Agency (BPOM) to undergo clinical trials, but handing it over to BIN and TNI instead.
- Impact of Event
- 2
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Censorship, Online Attack and Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- #COVID-19, Internet freedom, Media freedom, Online
- HRD
- Media Worker
- Perpetrator-State
- Unknown
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Unknown
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Aug 26, 2020
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Aug 10, 2020
- Event Description
Diananta Putra Sumedi, a former chief editor of online local media banjarhits.id, was found guilty and sentenced to three months 15 days for his reporting of a land dispute. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate the Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) Indonesia express dismay over the conviction and call on authorities to stop criminalising journalists.
The panel of judges lead by Meir Elisabeth at the hearing in Kotabaru District Court, South Kalimantan on August 10 said that Diananta was guilty of inciting hatred and breaching the code of journalism ethics. The judges ruled he violated the article of 28 of the Information and Electronic Transactions Law (ITE Law).
Diananta was arrested by the special crimes investigation directorate of South Kalimantan despite the Indonesian Press Council resolving the dispute in January, 2020. He published an article on a land conflict entitled Johnlin seizes land, Dayak complains to the South Kalimantan Police on November 9, 2019 in banjarhits.id, a partner of national news media Kumparan. Sukirman from a Dayak community council filed a report against Diananta after the publication of the article. Although the dispute has been resolved through mediation process in the Press Council, the trial of Diananta still continued.
Criminalisation of journalists is an ongoing violation against journalists in Indonesia. Despite the fact that the police have signed a memorandum of understanding with the Indonesian Press Council to settle legal disputes, journalists are still being dragged before the courts.
Speaking to the reporters after the trial, Diananta said that the conviction is a very bad precedent for press freedom in Indonesia.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Denial Fair Trial, Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Online, Right to fair trial, Right to liberty and security
- HRD
- Media Worker
- Perpetrator-State
- Judiciary
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Aug 21, 2020
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Jul 31, 2020
- Event Description
Ika Ningtyas and Zainal Ishaq, two fact-checkers from Tempo.co and also members of the Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) Indonesia, were targeted by doxing attacks following their work debunking information related to Covid-19. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate AJI Indonesia to denounce these online attacks and urge the public to recognise the important role of journalists in undercovering facts, particulary during a health pandemic.
CekFakta Tempo.co published four articles to verify Covid-19 claims made by a veterinarian M. Indro Cahyono from April to July. Indro had posted those claims through his social media accounts, which subsequently went viral. The results of fact-checking conducted by Ika and Zainal, found that Indra�s posted were not entirely reliable and may mislead the public.
In the article regarding the PCR test published by Zainal, a comment from an account named Nurul Indra said that Zainal�s verification was wrong and Indro should file a report against Zainal and Tempo to the police. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a diagnostic test for Covid-19
On July 31, Indro shared Zainal�s photos taken from his Facebook account together with the screenshots of fact-checking articles of Tempo.co. Indro wrote �fight for terrorist of Covid-19�. On August 1, Indro continued to share Zainal and Ika�s photos online, accusing the journalists of spreading fear. Indro�s attacks amped up on August 2 when he posted Zainal�s photo and labelled him as �the God of a global virus outbreak.�
AJI, in its statement, said the two journalists have contacted and interviewed numerous reliable sources including the representative of Indonesian Young Academy of Science (ALMI) and Airlangga University molecular biologist.
�AJI condemns online attacks against our members and reminds everyone that disputes regarding the media publications should follow the Indonesian Press Law mechanism,� AJI added.
- Impact of Event
- 2
- Gender of HRD
- Man, Woman
- Violation
- Online Attack and Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- #COVID-19, Online, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to privacy
- HRD
- Media Worker
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Non-state
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Aug 21, 2020
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Jul 27, 2020
- Event Description
Unjuk rasa di depan kantor Bupati Bima Senin (27/7) berlangsung ricuh. Mahasiswa dan aparat terlibat bentrok. Bahkan pendemo yang tergabung dalam Front Rakyat Merdeka (FRM) terkena lontaran peluru gas air mata di bagian dada hingga dilarikan ke Puskesmas.
Mahasiswa yang terkena tembakan gas air mata diketahui bernama Muhaimin, warga asal Desa Ngali, Kecamatan Belo. Saat itu aparat berusaha membubarkan aksi dengan menggunakan gas air mata. Muhaimin tiba tiba terkapar pingsan. Sejumlah rekan korban berupaya mengevakuasi korban kemudian dilarikan ke Puskesmas Woha.
Sementara aksi yang berlangsung di depan kantor bupati tersebut terkait izin penambangan. Massa menuntut agar SK nomor 188.45/357/004/2010 terkait penyesuaian Izin Usaha Pertambangan (IUP) PT. Sumber Mineral Nusantara segera dicabut.
Menurut Kordum aksi, Imam Hidayat, izin tersebut bukan yang baru, melainkan penyesuaian terhadap izin yang lama. Yakni kuasa pertambangan nomor 621 tahun 2008 tanggal 22 Mei 2008. Mereka meminta agar izin itu segera dicabut dan diminta hentikan upaya �perampasan� lahan di setiap kecamatan yang ada di Kabupaten Bima.
Sebaliknya, yang jadi tuntutan mahasiswa agar Pemda menutup sejumlah kekurangan pelayanan langsung kepada masyarakat. Seperti menghadirkan mobil sampah, Damkar di setiap kecamatan, perbaikan infrastruktur jalan, lampu jalan dan drainase.
Massa juga mendesak Bupati Bima untuk mengevaluasi kinerja PD.Wawo, juga mendesak agar mengevaluasi kinerja KP3 tingkat Kabupaten Bima.
- Impact of Event
- 2
- Gender of HRD
- Man, Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Violence (physical), Wounds and Injuries
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Community-based HRD
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Aug 21, 2020
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Jul 16, 2020
- Event Description
Puluhan demonstran yang terdiri dari 36 laki-laki dan seorang perempuan ditangkap polisi dalam aksi tolak Omnibus Law RUU Cipta Kerja di Makassar. "Massa unjuk rasa tanpa izin, lakukan perusakan, ada yang bawa sajam," ucap Kabid Humas Polda Sulawesi Selatan Kombes Pol Ibrahim Tompo, ketika dikonfirmasi Tirto, Kamis (16/7/2020). Tompo mengklaim peserta aksi juga mengabaikan perintah untuk membubarkan diri dari petugas. Kini mereka dibawa ke Polrestabes Makassar guna pemeriksaan. Massa yang terdiri dari aliansi mahasiswa dan buruh di Makassar berdemonstrasi di sekitar gedung DPRD Sulawesi Selatan dan bawah flyover Jalan Urip Sumoharjo, Kamis (16/7/2020). Demonstran dan aparat sempat bentrok saat demo berlangsung. Kabag Ops Polrestabes Makassar AKBP Anwar Danu mengatakan bentrokan karena aksi yang semula berjalan damai disusupi kelompok tertentu, namun dia tidak menyebut detail nama kelompok tersebut. "Sebenarnya semua bisa berjalan dengan baik cuma karena ada kelompok tertentu yang memanfaatkan situasi, dia melihat situasi tidak kondusif akhirnya anggota mengambil tindakan untuk membubarkan," kata Anwar. Demo menolak Omnibus Law RUU Cipta Kerja juga digelar di Makassar Maret lalu. Massa yang tergabung dalam Gerakan Rakyat Menolak (Geram) bersama gabungan mahasiswa berdemonstrasi di depan kantor Gubernur Sulawesi Selatan. Baca juga artikel terkait DEMO TOLAK OMNIBUS LAW atau tulisan menarik lainnya Adi Briantika
Baca selengkapnya di artikel "Aksi Tolak Omnibus Law di Makassar, 37 Demonstran Ditangkap Polisi", https://tirto.id/fRCG
- Impact of Event
- 37
- Gender of HRD
- Man, Woman
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to liberty and security
- HRD
- Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Aug 21, 2020
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Jul 2, 2020
- Event Description
Wartawan media online Garis62.com, wilayah peliputan di kabupaten Batu Bara, Muhammad Murhim, mengalami pengancaman teror dari oknum PT Waskita Karya, salah satu perusahaan BUMN, yang saat ini tengah melaksanakan proyek pembangunan Tol Kuala Tanjung � Indrapura, pada Kamis, 1 Juli 2020.
Acaman itu diduga kuat dilatarbelakangi oleh pemberitaan yang ditulis Murhim dan tayang di berita garis62.com, beberapa jam sebelum Murhim diancam-ancam.
Gara-gara berita yang dimuat murhim berisikan konten dampak dari pembangunan PT Waskita Karya, membangun Tol Indrapura � Kuala Tanjang, ada sebanyak puluhan rumah warga retak-retak, jalan rusak dan berlumpur, sehingga warga melakukan aksi protes ke Balai Desa Sipare-pare, menuntut agar PT Waskita Karya secepatnya bertangung Jawab.
Atas kejadian itu, tak lama kemudian datanglah salah seorang Oknum PT Waskita Karya mengaku-ngaku sebagai Humas ke kafe Kono Kopi, tempat dimana biasanya Murhim melakukan aktivitas editing jurnalistik, namanya adalah Joko Bagus Triono.
Joko datang ternyata tak semdirian, Joko datang bersama dua rekannya yang bertubuh tegap, besar dan kekar, termasuk satu diantaranya juga ada dari oknum polisi, mengaku dari Pamprapid Poldasu, duduk di dekat Mhd Murhim.
Saat itulah Joko meminjam pistol rekannya, lalu joko memainkan pistol dengan cara diputar-putar di jarinya dan mengarah di hadapan Muhammad Murhim.
Terkait ini, Persatuan Wartawan Indonesia (PWI) kabupaten Batu Bara, mengecam keras pelaku dugaan teror mengancam nyawa wartawan, yakni Mhd Murhim.
PWI menyatakan kebebasan pers di Batu Bara belum menggembirakan
Akibat dari peristiwa teror itu, Murhim mengaku ketakutan.
Selain takut, Murhim juga mengaku mengalami trauma besar, akibatnya, Murhim tak lagi berani meliput terkiat kerusakan lingkungan akibat dampak pembangunan Tol Indrapura � Kuala Tanjung yang dikerjakan PT Waskita Karya. Akhirnya Murhim pun kemudian mengadukan kasus tersebut ke Polres Batubara, menganggap pristiwa tersebut mendapat back up�an dari Polisi.
Dimana saat kejadian tersebut, salah satu diantara yang mendampingi Joko Agus triono mengancam Murhim, merupakan salah satu oknum polisi, mengaku dari Pamprapid Polda Sumut.
�Kita sangat menyayangkan dan menyesalkan tindakan intimidasi dan ancaman kepada wartawan. Wartawan dalam menjalankan tugas dilindungi oleh undang -undang,� kecam Ketua PWI Batubara, Alpian, seperti dilansir dari medanbisnisdaily.com, pada Jumat, (3/7/2020) dini hari.
Menurut Alpian, intimidasi dan ancaman yang dilakukan oleh oknum PT Waskita Karya sebagai pelaksana proyek Tol Indrapura � Kuala Tanjung tersebut, tidak bertanggung jawab, jelas sangat mencederai kemerdekaan pers sebagai pilar keempat dari berjalannya negara demokrasi.
Tak hanya itu kata Alpian, tindakan yang dilakukan oleh oknum PT Waskita tersebut, lanjut Alpian, sangat bertentangan dengan amanat Undang-Undang Nomor 40 Tahun 1999 tentang Pers.
Lebih lanjut Alpian menegaskan, bahwa pers punya kewenangan dan tangung jawab untuk mencari, mengelola, dan menyebarluaskan informasi berdasarkan fakta serta apapun permasalahannya, pers tetap dilindungi undang-undang dalam menjalankan tugasnya.
�Intimidasi dan ancaman serta penghalangan terhadap wartawan dalam menjalankan tugas jurnalistik dapat dihukum dan didenda sesuai dengan aturan yang berlaku,� tegas Alvian.
Lebih lanjut Alpian mengatakan, apabila ada sengketa dalam kasus pemberitaan dimedia massa, seharusnya pihak PT Waskita Karya dapat menyelesaikannya melalui hak jawab dan hak koreksi sesuai dengan Undang-Undang Nomor 40 Tahun 1999 tentang Pers.
�Apabila ada masyarakat atau satu kelompok yang keberatan tentang pemberitaan dimedia massa, yang bersangkutan bisa menggunakan hak jawab dan koreksi sesuai dengan undang-undang. Bukan dengan cara intimidasi atau ancaman (teror),� ujarnya.
Untuk itu, PWI Kabupaten Batubara menginggatkan kepada pihak Kepolisian agar serius mengusut tuntas kasus intimidasi dan ancaman terhadap wartawan yang terjadi di Batubara, sesuai dengan undang-undang yang berlaku.
PWI Kabupaten Batubara kemudian menginggatkan sekaliguas meminta kepada pihak Kepolisian daerah dibawah Ikhwan Lubis, agar memberi perhatian khusus untuk kasus dugaaan ancaman teror dengan pistol, yang terjadi di kabupaten Batu Bara, dan meminta pelakunya jika terbukti, segera ditangkap, diadili dan dihukum.
�Kami PWI kabupaten Batubara meminta pihak Kepolisian untuk serius mengusut tuntas kasus intimidasi dan ancaman terhadap wartawan. Kita berharap, kasus seperti ini tidak lagi terjadi di Batu Bara,� pungkasnya.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Death threat, Intimidation and Threats
- Rights Concerned
- Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment
- HRD
- Media Worker
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Corporation (others)
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Aug 21, 2020
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Jun 25, 2020
- Event Description
Ratusan aktivis Pergerakan Mahasiswa Islam Indonesia (PMII) cabang Kabupaten Pamekasan, Madura, melakukan demonstrasi di Kantor Pemkab Pamekasan, Kamis (25/6/2020).
Dalam aksinya, massa PMII Pamekasan menyuarakan perihal maraknya dugaan adanya ratusan tambang galian C ilegal di Kabupaten Pamekasan yang dibiarkan beroperasi.
Namun, terjadi insiden bentrok antara aktivis Pergerakan Mahasiswa Islam Indonesia (PMII) cabang Kabupaten Pamekasan, Madura dengan aparat kepolisian.
Berdasarkan informasi yang diterima TribunMadura.com, sebanyak 28 orang kini menjalani pemeriksaan oleh pihak Polda Jatim, Jumat (26/6/2020).
Tiga orang peserta demo mengalami luka-luka dan sempat menjalani perawatan di RSUD Dr H Slamet Martodirdjo Kamupaten Pamekasan.
Peserta demonstrasu yang mengalami luka di kepala adalah Ketua Rayon Sakera IAIN Madura, Fiki.
Kemudian, Wakil Ketua 1 Pengurus Cabang (PC) PMII Pamekasan, M Yasin mendapat luka memar pada bagian dada, dan Saiful Anam memperoleh luka memar pada bagian tubuh.
Adapun 20 orang lainnya merupakan anggota kepolisian dari Satuan Samapta Bhayangkara (Satbhara) Polres Pamekasan.
Kemudian, lima orang anggota Satpol PP Kabupaten Pamekasan serta tiga orang perwakilan mahasiswa atau massa PMII Pamekasan.
Kabid Humas Polda Jatim, Kombes Pol Trunoyudo Wisnu Andiko mengatakan, bahwa pengusutan insiden ini telah dikomandoi langsung oleh Kabid Profesi dan Pengamanan (Propam) Polda Jatim Kombes Pol Puji Hendro Wibowo.
Artikel ini telah tayang di Tribunmadura.com dengan judul Aksi Demo PMII Pamekasan Tuntut Tambang Galian C Ilegal Ditutup Berujung Bentrok, 3 Orang Terluka, https://madura.tribunnews.com/2020/06/26/aksi-demo-pmii-pamekasan-tuntut-tambang-galian-c-ilegal-ditutup-berujung-bentrok-3-orang-terluka. Penulis: Luhur Pambudi Editor: Elma Gloria Stevani
- Impact of Event
- 3
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment
- HRD
- Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Aug 21, 2020
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Jun 24, 2020
- Event Description
YouTube removed the live webinar �Exploring non-homophobic religions� stating the content breached community guidelines. The International Federation of Journalists and its affiliate the Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) Indonesia urge YouTube to explain the removal of the live stream.
The Association of Journalists for Diversity (Sejuk) broadcast on June 24 was interrupted after 48 minutes by YouTube after users reported the webinar for breaching community guidelines. YouTube did not specify what section of the community guidelines Sejuk breached.
In response, Sejuk noted there was no reason to stop the live stream and it did not break the law. YouTube restored the vide on June 25 on Sejuk�s channel.
YouTube has a history of discriminating against the LGBTI community with claims from YouTubers saying the platform�s algorithm systematically demonetises LGBTI content. A study by the Sealow research group found YouTube automatically demonetised 33 per cent of videos with LGBTI content in the title. A spokesperson from YouTube rejected claims stating the algorithm discriminated against LGBTI content.
A joint statement signed by Sejuk, AJI, and several other Indonesian human rights organisations said YouTube contravened Indonesia�s constitutionally guaranteed freedom of speech and expression, and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Censorship, Online Attack and Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Internet freedom, Media freedom, Online
- HRD
- Media Worker, SOGI rights defender
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Non-state
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Aug 21, 2020
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Jun 17, 2020
- Event Description
Dozens killed in rallies
More than 40 people were killed in August and September 2019 after anti-government protests turned violent in Papua and West Papua provinces, which make up the Indonesian half of New Guinea island.
The unrest was sparked by perceived heavy-handed and racist treatment of Papuan students by security personnel on Java Island. It prompted the government to send police and military troops to the Papua region and block the internet for three weeks.
Papuan activists and their supporters, inspired by the Black Lives Matter protests in the United States, recently went on social media using the hashtag �PapuanLivesMatter� to denounce what they see as racist treatment across Indonesia of Papuans.
Protests broke out across the United States sparked by a video that showed a Minneapolis police officer kneeling on the neck of a black man, George Floyd, who said he could not breathe and later died, as other officers stood nearby.
On Wednesday, Amnesty International urged the Indonesian government to release the seven who were convicted in Balikpapan.
�We deeply regret the court�s decision. Although the sentences are much lighter than those demanded by the public prosecutors, we believe the prisoners of conscience should not have been arrested, jailed and prosecuted,� AI Indonesia executive director Usman Hamid said in a statement.
The Papua region was incorporated into Indonesia in 1969 after a U.N.-administered ballot known as the Act of Free Choice. Many Papuans and rights groups said the vote was a sham because it involved only about 1,000 people.
The provinces of Papua and West Papua make up one-fifth of Indonesia�s land mass but only 5.9 million of Indonesia�s 270 million people live there.
- Impact of Event
- 7
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Minority Rights, Right to liberty and security, Right to self-determination
- HRD
- Minority rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Judiciary
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Aug 21, 2020
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Jun 15, 2020
- Event Description
A court in Indonesia has sentenced two indigenous farmers to eight and 10 months in prison respectively for stealing oil palm fruit from a plantation company that is itself accused of stealing their land.
On June 15, the Sampit district court in East Kotawaringin, in the Bornean province of Central Kalimantan, ruled Dilik Bin Asap from Penyang village guilty of harvesting palm fruit on land claimed by the villagers but cultivated by PT Hamparan Masawit Bangun Persada (PT HMBP), an affiliate of the BEST Group. The court also found James Watt, a prominent land rights activist, guilty of ordering Dilik and other farmers to harvest the fruits.
As a result, the panel of judges sentenced Dilik to eight months in prison and James to 10 months in prison.
Another farmer, Hermanus Bin Bison, was arrested by police along with Dilik, and he died in custody, reportedly after being refused proper treatment for his ill health.
James said he wasn�t guilty and would appeal the verdict.
�But this fight isn�t my own,� he said. �It�s the Penyang villagers�, so I ask their approval first to determine the next step.�
Bama Adiyanto, a lawyer representing James and Dilik, said the judges had ignored the fact that ownership of the harvested land was still under dispute, and therefore the company didn�t have a case that the farmers had stolen from its property.
According to the Penyang villagers, PT HMBP has cleared forests and cultivated oil palms on land outside its concession, encroaching onto the community�s land. They have lodged complaints with multiple authorities, including the East Kotawaringin district government and council, and the national human rights commission, known as Komnas HAM.
In 2010, the district chief officially declared that PT HMBP was operating outside its concession and ordered it to cede the disputed land back to the community. The following year, the district council determined that the company had illegally planted on 1,800 hectares (4,450 acres), and echoed the district chief�s call to hand the land back to the villagers. Komnas HAM also called on the company to follow through.
But it wasn�t until October 2019 that PT HMBP acted. Even then, it said it would only relinquish control of a fraction of the disputed land � 117 hectares, or 290 acres � either completely or partially, offering to manage it in collaboration with the villagers. Ignored evidence
Bama said lawyers for the farmers had presented evidence in court that the harvested land wasn�t part of PT HMBP�s concession.
�The location is clearly outside the company�s [plantation area] and is owned by the locals,� he said. �In fact, it�s the company that�s in the wrong for cultivating on the location.�
Dimas Novian Hartono, the Central Kalimantan director of the Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi), said one of the key pieces of evidence corroborating the villagers� claim was a copy of the outcome of an investigation by the government�s land agency, BPN, conducted in 2012.
But the judges said the evidence presented couldn�t be used in the trial because the charges against Dilik and James were criminal in nature, and not a civil lawsuit, and thus the question of the ownership of the land wasn�t at issue in this case.
�So [the judges] didn�t look deeper into the root of the case,� Dimas told Mongabay.
Also during the trial, neither PT HMBP nor the prosecutors could present evidence to back up the company�s claim that it owns the permit to the harvested land.
Kurnia Warwan, an agrarian law expert at Andalas University, said this fact alone should have been enough to compel the judges to acquit James and Dilik.
�That [verdict] is very surprising,� he said. �From the beginning, this theft case has already failed to meet the element [of a crime].�
Kurnia added that the plantation law used by the prosecutors in charging James and Dilik could also be wielded against PT HMBP, given that it expressly prohibits companies from cultivating on locals� lands without their consent.
James and Dilik, Kurnia said, were therefore victims of criminalization.
Walhi also highlighted irregularities in the case. Among them: the company filed a police report against Dilik and Hermanus at 7 a.m. on the morning of Feb. 17. Yet they only started harvesting the palm fruit � their alleged crime � at 9 a.m.
James was arrested on March 7 by the Central Kalimantan police in Jakarta, where he had gone to report the earlier arrests of Dilik and Hermanus to Komnas HAM and the witness protection program, or LPSK.
Walhi said the three farmers were charged shortly after the arrests.
�All three were even interrogated [by the police] without being accompanied by legal advisers and while they were exhausted after the trip to the Central Kalimantan police headquarters,� Walhi said.
Bama said he also had difficulties meeting the three farmers after the police detained them.
�We couldn�t meet them immediately [after the arrest],� he said. �The local police always had reasons to prevent us from meeting [them] and hearing their version of the story.�
In response to the verdict, PT HMBP legal manager Wahyu Bimo said the harvested land is part of the area that the company had offered to managed in collaboration with the villagers.
�That land is planned to be developed into a plasma plantation,� he said, using the local term for smallholder plots that supply larger plantations. �The cooperative is already established. Those who join the opposition [against the company], including those who harvested [the palm fruit], are not a part of the cooperative for the plasma [program].�
Bama said he and the other lawyers for James and Dilik would file an appeal against the criminal conviction of the farmers, as well as a civil lawsuit against PT HMBP over ownership of the land. Dimas from Walhi, who is part of the legal team, said they planned to get the buy-in of all the villagers in order to mount a solid lawsuit.
- Impact of Event
- 2
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Right to liberty and security
- HRD
- Indigenous peoples' rights defender, Land rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Judiciary
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Aug 21, 2020
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Jun 10, 2020
- Event Description
Student journalists from the University of Lampung (Unila) were the targets of digital attacks on June 10, amid preparations to hold an online discussion on racism in Papua. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate the Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) Indonesia condemn the digital attacks and call the authorities to conduct a thorough investigation immediately.
Writing for the student publication, Teknokra, two journalists, Chairul Rahman Arif and Mitha Setiani Asih received threats after they planned an online discussion on racial discrimination against Papuans. While Chairul received intimidating messages on WhatsApp, sending him his identity card and threats to his parents� security, the attacker sent Mitha dozens of food deliveries despite not ordering food and hacked Mitha and the publication�s Instagram and Facebook account.
One of the planned speakers for the discussion, Tantowi Anwari, who works for the Journalists Association for Diversity (Sejuk) and his wife also received threats.
AJI notes the same pattern of attacks, hacking a person�s social media account, sending anonymous messages and calls on WhatsApp and receiving unexpected food deliveries has been used many times against human rights and media freedom activists in Indonesia.
- Impact of Event
- 2
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Intimidation and Threats, Online Attack and Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Internet freedom, Online, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to privacy
- HRD
- Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Unknown
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Unknown
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Aug 21, 2020
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- May 27, 2020
- Event Description
Sebanyak empat orang pemuda diancam kurungan empat bulan penjara karena nekat menggelar aksi demonstrasi saat pemberlakukan Pembatasan Sosial Berskala Besar (PSBB) di Kabupaten Bengkalis, Riau. Keempat pemuda itu menggelar aksi 'Kamisan' terkait perkara Bongku.
Empat pemuda tersebut berinisial, RHS, 23, warga Kecamatan Bengkalis dan tiga orang warga Kecamatan Rupat berinisial, MHR, 21, MAA, 21 serta MH, 23.
"Memang benar, keempat pemuda telah ditetapkan sebagai tersangka karena menggelar aksi sebagaimana dari informasi yang beredar di media sosial ada undangan ajakan untuk melaksanakan aksi "Kamisan" terkait perkara Bongku, Kamis (21/5/20) lalu," Kepala Satuan Reskrim Polres Bengkalis, AKP Andrie Setiawan, Rabu, 27 Mei 2020.
- Impact of Event
- 4
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Offline, Right to liberty and security
- HRD
- Community-based HRD
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Aug 21, 2020
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- May 26, 2020
- Event Description
The Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) has urged the police to investigate the alleged doxing (dissemination of personal information) and intimidation of a journalist working for popular news outlet Detik.com following his report on President Joko �Jokowi� Widodo�s plan to monitor �new normal� preparation measures in malls in Bekasi, West Java.
�We demand the police investigate the alleged crime of doxing and threats of violence and murder against the journalist until the perpetrators are brought to court,� AJI Jakarta chairman Asnil Bambani and AJI Jakarta advocacy team head Erick Tanjung said in a joint statement on Thursday.
The harassment was apparently inspired by an article titled �Jokowi to lead the opening of several malls in Bekasi this afternoon amid pandemic� published by Detik.com on Tuesday.
Asnil said the journalist obtained all of the information from the Bekasi administration�s head of external publication.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Death threat, Intimidation and Threats, Online Attack and Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- #COVID-19, Online, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to privacy
- HRD
- Media Worker
- Perpetrator-State
- Unknown
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Unknown
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Aug 21, 2020
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- May 15, 2020
- Event Description
Ratusan massa penggarap lahan PTPN II yang menamakan dirinya Serikat Petani Simalingkar Bersatu (SPSB), melakukan aksi demo ke kantor Bupati Deli Serdang, Kantor DPRD dan kantor BPN Kabupaten Deliser�dang, Senin (25/11).
Koordinator aksi, Arus Wiyono menilai, pemerintah daerah seolah tinggal diam dalam masalah konflik agraria pada lahan yang mereka klaim sudah diusahai sejak 1951.
Untuk itu, massa panggarap yang terga�bung dalam SPSB dalam orasinya me�ngusung poster dan spanduk yang isinya menuntut menghentikan darurat agraria khususnya di Simalingkar dan Pancurbatu, Kabupaten Deliserdang. Aksi mendapat pengawalan ketat pihak kepolisian dan Satpol PP Deliserdang.
Usai melakukan aksi di Kantor Bupati Deliserdang, massa bergerak ke kantor DPRD Deliserdang guna mendesak anggota DPRD Deliserdang segera membuat reko�mendasi kepada Bupati Deliserdang untuk mengesahkan tanah tersebut untuk petani, sebagai tindak lanjut dari kerja DPRD Deliserdang sebelumnya.
Kabag Sekretaris Perusahaan PTPN II, Irwan yang didampingi Kabag Hukum Pertanahan PTPN II, Kennedy Sibarani dan Humas PTPN II, Sutan Panjaitan, serta Sastra SH Mkn dan Dr Ali Yusran Gea SH Mkn MH selaku Kuasa Hukum PTPN II mengatakan, mereka menghormati aksi demo yang dilakukan para petani walaupun pihak PTPN II telah memenangkan gugatan petani di PTUN dengan putusan NO 119/G/2018 yang menyatakan gugatan petani sebagai penggugat tidak diterima dan dikuatkan lagi dengan putusan PTUN Medan no.146/B/2019.
Pihak PTPN II menghimbau masyarakat yang telah menguasai lahan yang masih bersertifikat HGU No 171 Simalingkar A dengan luas 854.26 ha berakhir tahun 2034 agar secara sukarela mengembalikannya ke pihak PTPN II yang diberikan amanah untuk mengelola aset Negara.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Right to liberty and security
- HRD
- Community-based HRD
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Aug 21, 2020
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- May 13, 2020
- Event Description
Nasib Naas menimpa seorang wartawan media online bernama Ahmad Sahib warga desa Kediri kabupaten Lombok barat. Lantaran Berita yang ia tulis berimbas terhadap pemukulan yang di lakukan oleh seorang Kepala Dusun Karang Bedil Utara berinisial MN di Di Wilayah Desa Kediri induk, Kecamatan Kediri Kabupaten Lombok Barat.
Kejadian bermula ketika Ahmad Sahib menulis berita seorang nenek tua renta asal Dusun Karang Bedil Utara yang kehidupannya di bawah garis kemiskinan, dalam berita tersebut diterangkan bahwa nenek tua itu jarang mendapat bantuan sosial dari pemerintah terutama disinyalir minim perhatian dari pemerintah setempat.
Laman berita online yang dishare di beberapa akun media sosial warga itu VIRAL dan menuai protes serta tanggapan para netizen.
Di duga tidak terima dengan pemberitaan itu, oknum Kadus MN mendatangi rumah korban dan melayangkan bokem mentah ke arah wajah AS. Akibat hantaman ini, tulang hidung AS patah dan bersimbah darah.
Korban langsung di larikan ke Rumah Sakit Gerung untuk mendapatkan pertolongan.
Salah seorang warga Desa Kediri yang berada di Lokasi kejadian mengatakan, Pemukulan terjadi ketika korban berada di rumahnya sedang menunggu waktu berbuka puasa, lalu datang pelaku, kemudian terjadi cek cok mulut dan berakhir dengan pemukulan.
" kejadiannya tadi sebelum datang waktu berbuka puasa, karena kebetulan saya tetanggan sama korban, saya dengar mereka cek cok mulut, setelah saya datang, korban sudah berlumuran darah." Ungkap Radi salah satu tetangga korban.
Ditambahkan oleh Radi yang juga sebagai petugas puskesmas Kediri bahwa saat ini kondisi korban sangat kritis mengingat tulang hidungnya mengalami patah ringan, dan rahangnya juga mengalami luka sehingga berlumuran darah.
"Saat ini, pasien sedang dalam perawatan medis dan kami akan rujuk ke rumah Sakit Umum Patut Patuh Patju untuk mendapatkan perawatan medis lebih lanjut." Jelas Radi.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Right to healthy and safe environment
- HRD
- Media Worker
- Perpetrator-State
- Government
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Aug 21, 2020
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- May 4, 2020
- Event Description
Activists have condemned the arrest of a journalist in Indonesia for reporting on a land conflict between a palm oil company owned by a powerful tycoon and indigenous groups in Borneo.
Police arrested Diananta Putra Sumedi on May 4 and charged him under a controversial 2016 law on electronic communications. The law has frequently been used to bring charges against individuals, including journalists, on the nebulous grounds that their writings or statements �cause offense.� Diananta faces up to six years in prison if convicted.
In a statement, the International Federation of Journalists called on the Indonesian police to release Diananta, the chief editor of the news site banjarhits.id and correspondent for investigative outlet Tempo.
�IFJ has seen continued efforts to criminalize journalists in Indonesia,� it said. �The Press Council has a clear complaints mechanism for solving disputes, and this has been ignored. IFJ urges the police to release Diananta immediately, respect decisions made by the Press Council and ensure the safety of journalists in the country.�
The case stems from a news report published by banjarhits.id and syndicated by the bigger news site Kumparan on Nov. 19, 2019, under the heading �Jhonlin seizes land, Dayaks complain to the South Kalimantan Police.� It quoted indigenous Dayak people in the village of Cantung Kiri Hilir, South Kalimantan province, as being critical of the palm oil firm Jhonlin Agro Raya (JAR). The company is part of the Jhonlin Group owned by tycoon Andi Syamsudin Arsyad, popularly known as Haji Isam, part of the large ethnic Bugis community that migrated to Borneo from the island of Sulawesi.
The report quoted Sukirman, a Dayak member, as saying that the alleged land grabbing by JAR could trigger conflict between the Dayak and Bugis communities. Sukirman also said in the article that Haji Isam had treated the Dayak people unjustly.
Following the article�s publication, Sukirman filed a complaint with the police, saying he had never said the things attributed to him. He also said he didn�t want to inflame ethnic tensions and preferred to resolve the land dispute amicably or through the courts.
He also complained to the Press Council, which mediates disputes over news reporting. The council ruled on Jan. 9 that the article breached the journalistic code of ethics, and on Feb. 5 it recommended that Kumparan publish a right of reply and delete the original article, explaining why.
JAR also reported Kumparan to the Press Council, leading to the news site taking down three articles related to the land conflict between the company and the villagers, including the one quoting Sukirman. The other two were headed �For the sake of palm oil, Jhonlin displaces the land of people in three villages in Kotabaru,� and �Dayaks in all Kalimantan will occupy contested land in Kotabaru.�
A Google search for the land conflict now yields no media coverage of the case, except stories about Diananta�s arrest. JAR did not respond to an inquiry by Mongabay.
Yet despite the Press Council having already ruled on the case, the police pushed on with the criminal complaint. They refused to release Diananta after his lawyers argued that his family depended on him for their livelihood and cited the risk of keeping him in a crowded jail cell amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The police said Diananta might destroy evidence relating to the investigation if released. They also said he might publish more stories deemed �negative.� South Kalimantan police spokesman Mochammad Rifai said investigators had questioned all parties involved in the case, as well as experts, and concluded there were grounds for criminal charges.
The Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI), the Indonesian affiliate of the IFJ, condemned the continued detention in the wake of the Press Council�s resolution and the compliance of the respective media outlets.
�According to the memorandum of understanding signed by Press Council and the Chief of National Police, it is clear that every dispute related with journalism should be settled in the Press Council,� AJI said. �AJI condemns the arrest which shows the fact that police neglected the MoU and do not respect the press freedom.�
This isn�t the first time a journalist�s coverage of Haji Isam�s Jhonlin Group has landed them in hot water. In 2018, Jhonlin subsidiary PT Multi Sarana Agro Mandiri (MSAM) filed a police complaint against Muhammad Yusuf over at least 23 online news reports about a land conflict involving the company.
Parts of MSAM�s concession in Pulau Laut, a small island off the coast of South Kalimantan, are claimed by several other firms as well as by farmers who accuse the company of bulldozing their crops to make way for its plantation, which Yusuf reported on. Police arrested him on the same charges under the electronic communications act as Diananta. Yusuf died of a heart attack after more than a month in custody.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Enactment of repressive legislation and policies, Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Online, Right to liberty and security
- HRD
- Media Worker
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Aug 21, 2020
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- May 1, 2020
- Event Description
Sahril is a journalist for kabardaerah.com. He was assaulted by Dirman, Bisui Village chief, allegedly for writing a news article about Bisui Villages’ management of Covid-19 countermeasure budget. After the news article was published, Sahril was called by Dirman saying he was going to give his perspective regarding the news article that Sahril wrote. When they meet, Dirman immediately choke Sahril while telling him to “write news properly”. Following this incident, Sahril reported Dirman to local authority for committing violence.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- #COVID-19, Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment
- HRD
- Media Worker
- Perpetrator-State
- Government
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Aug 21, 2020
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Apr 26, 2020
- Event Description
Indigenous rights activists in Indonesia have condemned local authorities over the death in custody of a farmer accused of stealing palm fruit from a plantation company in Borneo.
Hermanus Bin Bison, 35, was among three indigenous farmers in the Bornean province of Central Kalimantan jailed since Feb. 17 following a complaint by PT Hamparan Masawit Bangun Persada (HMBP), an affiliate of the BEST Group. The company itself stands accused of stealing the farmers� land, but has never been investigated.
Hermanus died shortly after midnight on April 26 at a hospital in East Kotawaringin district, Central Kalimantan, were he was transferred from detention after falling ill, including being unable to walk, on April 25. He is survived by his wife and two daughters, ages 6 and 7.
Aryo Nugroho, the farmers� lawyer and head of the legal aid institute in Palangkaraya, the provincial capital, said Hermanus had suffered ill health throughout his time in detention but never given adequate treatment.
At a court hearing on April 6, in which Hermanus was confined to a wheelchair because of difficulty walking, his legal team asked that he be released to seek treatment. The court rejected the request. On April 9, a doctor who visited him in his jail cell, which he shared with several other inmates, found he had asthenia, a condition of abnormal physical weakness, and a fever of 39� Celsius (102� Fahrenheit), prompting fears he might have COVID-19 and risk infecting others in the overcrowded jail cell.
The lawyers once again petitioned to have him released, and this time the court acquiesced. At Murjani General Hospital in East Kotawaringin later that day, however, doctors said he had a simple cold and could be returned to jail. Back in custody, Hermanus�s condition continued to deteriorate, until he was hospitalized again on April 25. He died just hours later.
Aryo said the initial hospital check was inadequate. �The treatment only consisted of him being questioned. There was no checkup like blood tests or chest x-rays,� he said.
Dimas Hartono, the director of the Central Kalimantan chapter of the Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi), said Hermanus had received better treatment from the doctor summoned to the jail than from the hospital. Despite his being sent to hospital with a high fever the first time, hospital staff didn�t record his temperature, Dimas said.
Police also failed to act on the doctor�s advice that Hermanus be held separately from the other detainees, instead keeping him in a small cell with several other people.
�The recommendation by the doctor who was summoned to the jail was not followed up on by either side,� Dimas told Mongabay.
Aryo said the actions by the hospital and the police raised questions about Hermanus�s death. �They said his condition was not an emergency, and yet he passed away two weeks later.�
Nur Hidayati, the national director of Walhi, said the way Hermanus was treated was in stark contrast to how politicians or businesspeople implicated in corruption were dealt with. Corruption convicts have been known to enjoy lavish lifestyles behind bars by bribing prison staff to get their cell upgraded, often to the level of a studio-type apartment. Graft convicts have also been documented abusing their right to hospital visits to actually go shopping or pursue other leisure activities on the outside.
Nur called on higher authorities to investigate the judges, prosecutors and police for allegedly hampering Hermanus�s access to adequate medical treatment. She also urged the government to address the root of the problem, which is the long-standing conflict between the villagers and the palm oil company.
�The agrarian conflict, which is the root cause of Hermanus� death, has to be solved immediately,� Nur said.
PT HMBP legal department staff Hendri declined to comment on the issue of Hermanus� detention, saying only that the firm would let the law take its course.
�For the case of the three people, because this is a legal matter, we entrust this case to the authorities,� he said.
Nur also called for Hermanus�s two co-defendants, James Watt and Dilik Bin Asap, to be released from detention as part of a wider government program to ease prison overcrowding in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. But Aryo said he was pessimistic the court would allow it, given that the judges haven�t let Hermanus�s death delay the ongoing trial.
The latest hearing took place on April 27.
�Our hope was to get the trial postponed out of respect for Hermanus�s death,� Aryo said. �But the judges went ahead with their decision, even though his body hasn�t been buried yet.�
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Death, Denial Fair Trial
- Rights Concerned
- Right to health, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to life
- HRD
- Community-based HRD, Environmental rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Government
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Active
- Date added
- Aug 21, 2020
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Apr 25, 2020
- Event Description
The Indonesian government should immediately release at least 70 Papuan and Moluccan activists imprisoned for peacefully voicing their political views, Human Rights Watch said today. The government should adopt measures to ensure that police and prosecutors, especially in the eastern provinces, protect free expression rights in accordance with a 2018 constitutional court ruling.
From April 25 to 27, 2020, the police in Maluku arrested 23 activists, including at least two children, who allegedly participated in flag-raising ceremonies commemorating the 70th anniversary of the declaration of independence of the Republic of South Moluccas (Republik Maluku Selatan, RMS) in 1950. The police indicated that seven of the activists will be charged with treason under article 106 of the criminal code, which carries a maximum sentence of life in prison.
�Detaining and prosecuting Papuan and Moluccan activists for peacefully voicing their political views backtracks on the government�s commitments to free expression,� said Andreas Harsono, senior Indonesia researcher at Human Rights Watch. �These activists should never have been imprisoned, and detaining them in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic could be deadly.�
On April 25, three activists walked openly into the Moluccan police headquarters in Ambon, the capital of Maluku province, carrying the RMS flag. They shouted �Mena muria,� a popular salute among Moluccan people, traditionally used among boat rowers that means, �You go, I follow.� Police arrested the three men � Johanes Pattiasina, Simon Viktor Taihutu, and Abner Litamahuputty � as well as four other activists who unfurled the flags in some other towns.
On April 24, a court in Jakarta, Indonesia�s capital, convicted six Papuan activists for treason and sentenced them to between eight and nine months in prison. The five men and one woman were involved in a rally on August 28, 2019, outside the State Palace in Jakarta, during which they unfurled the Morning Star flag, a symbol of Papuan independence. The rally, involving more than 500 people, was held to protest racist attacks by the police against Papuan students in Surabaya, Java Island, on August 17.
The six activists are among 63 political prisoners in prison for peacefully expressing their political beliefs. On April 15, 2020, their lawyers submitted information on their cases to the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention.
Human Rights Watch, along with Amnesty International, Kontras, and other human rights groups, have for more than a decade pressed the Indonesian government to release political prisoners.
In May 2015, President Joko �Jokowi� Widodo pardoned and released five Papuan prisoners from Abepura prison, Jayapura. He publicly promised to release all Moluccan and Papuan prisoners, and said he wanted �to stop the stigma of conflict in Papua and to create a sense of peace.� His administration gradually released nearly 100 political prisoners, mostly by reducing sentences.
In January 2018, Indonesia�s Constitutional Court rejected a judicial review to annul the criminal code�s six treason articles, including article 106, but found that those articles were often disproportionally applied against political activists raising the Morning Star flag in Papua and the RMS flag in the Moluccas Islands.
President Jokowi should drop all charges for peaceful political expression, order the release of all political prisoners, and review the failure of law enforcement officers, especially in the Moluccas Islands and Papua and West Papua provinces, to follow the Constitutional Court ruling, Human Rights Watch said.
Concerned governments, including the United States, European Union member countries, and Australia, should raise the situation of Indonesia�s political prisoners in bilateral meetings. The Polish government should raise concerns about the treatment of Jakub Skrzypski, a Polish national who was arrested in West Papua and sentenced in May 2019 to five years in prison under article 106.
Human Rights Watch takes no position on claims to self-determination in Indonesia or in any other country. Consistent with international law, however, Human Rights Watch supports the right of all individuals, including independence supporters, to express their political views peacefully without fear of arrest or other forms of reprisal.
�President Jokowi succeeded in releasing many political prisoners in his first five years in office,� Harsono said. �Jokowi�s second term should not produce as many political prisoners as his predecessor. These cases are a bitter betrayal of his government�s prior policy and contrary to a top court ruling.�
- Impact of Event
- 7
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Offline, Right to liberty and security, Right to Protest, Right to self-determination
- HRD
- Pro-democracy defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Aug 21, 2020
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Apr 24, 2020
- Event Description
An Indonesian court sentenced six activists to prison on Friday after finding them guilty of treason for participating in a protest last year calling for a self-determination referendum in the restive Papua province.
Surya Anta, Ambrosius Mulait, Charles Kossay, Dano Tabuni, and Arina Elopere were ordered to serve nine months, while Isay Wenda was handed an eight-month prison term during a hearing at the Central Jakarta district court via video link to observe social distancing measures imposed to suppress the COVID-19 pandemic.
�The defendants are guilty of treason," Judge Agustinus Setya Wahyu Triwiranto said during the sentencing.
The activists were arrested in August 2019 after taking part in a rally in Jakarta. Prosecutors accused them of demanding a referendum on self-determination for Papua and waving separatist Morning Star flags in front of the presidential palace.
All but one of the activists are native Papuans.
The protest was among many held across the country amid unrest in Papua triggered by perceived ill-treatment of Papuans on Java island.
Barring an appeal by prosecutors, who had sought an 18-month sentence for each of the activists, Isay Wenda could be released next month, while the rest are expected to walk free in June.
�But I can�t be sure, because it [the release] depends on the prosecutor. If they appeal, it will be different,� Tigor Hutape, a lawyer for the activists, told BenarNews.
�We have not yet communicated with the defendants,� he said. �We will decide later whether to appeal or accept the verdict.�
More than 40 people were killed in the unrest between August and September 2019 in Papua and West Papua provinces, which make up the Indonesian half of New Guinea island.
Jakarta has blamed the separatist United Liberation Movement of West Papua and the National Committee for West Papua for the uprising that started in mid-August, when thousands joined protests calling for a vote on self-determination.
Police arrested dozens of pro-referendum Papuan activists in the wake of the unrest, which prompted authorities to send thousands of additional police and troops to the region.
Human rights groups have urged President Joko �Jokowi� Widodo�s government to release the detainees, whom they described as political prisoners, saying they were at risk of contracting COVID-19 during the pandemic.
On Friday, London-based human rights group TAPOL called for their immediate release, citing statements from Michelle Bachelet, the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights, who previously said political prisoners should be among the first to be released amid the pandemic.
�We therefore reiterate the urgency of releasing all political prisoners currently detained in overcrowded prisons where it is impossible to practice physical distancing,� the group said in a statement.
Indonesia reported 436 new infections on Friday, taking its cumulative tally to 8,211, with 42 new fatalities, bringing the country�s death toll to 689.
Earlier this month, more than 60 political prisoners, mostly the Papuan activists detained over pro-independence protests, wrote a letter to the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention and three U.N. special rapporteurs, asking for help in urging Indonesia to release them unconditionally.
�Not only is their detention illegal, it also threatens their safety,� said Jennifer Robinson, one of the human rights lawyers representing them.
The Papua region was incorporated into Indonesia in 1969 after a U.N.-administered ballot known as the Act of Free Choice. Many Papuans and rights groups said the vote was a sham because it involved only 1,000 people.
The provinces of Papua and West Papua make up one-fifth of Indonesia�s land mass but only 5.9 million of Indonesia�s 250 million people live there.
Tensions rose in Papua in December 2018 after separatist rebels allegedly killed 19 members of a crew building a highway in Nduga regency. Authorities immediately sent more than 750 soldiers and police to the region after the killings.
- Impact of Event
- 6
- Gender of HRD
- Man, Woman
- Violation
- Denial Fair Trial, Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Offline, Right to liberty and security, Right to Protest, Right to self-determination
- HRD
- Minority rights defender, Pro-democracy defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Judiciary
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Aug 21, 2020
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Apr 22, 2020
- Event Description
A public coalition identified as the �Koalisi Tolak Kriminalisasi dan Rekayasa Kasus� has pressed President Joko �Jokowi� Widodo to release Ravio Patra from prison after the member of the Open Government Partnership Steering Committee (OGP SC) was arrested on late Wednesday night, April 22.
�Stop the criminalization process and stop all acts that attempt to silence other citizens,� said the coalition�s representative and SAFEnet executive director Damar Juniarto in today�s press release.
According to Damar, the police�s legal standing behind Ravio�s arrest is flawed as he said that Ravio recalled his Whatsapp had been hacked.
�When Ravio turned on his Whatsapp, a notice appeared 'You've registered your number on another phone' when he checked his SMS inbox, there was a request for an OTP to be sent,� Damar Juniarto explained.
The message that became central in his arrest read; �Crisis has arrived, time to burn! We must gather and partake in the national simultaneous looting on April 30. All the stores nearby are free to be looted.�
Damar said that Ravio immediately reported the incident to Whatsapp, which was confirmed by the chat app�s head of security that Ravio�s account had been hacked.
He encouraged police to investigate the hacker who used Ravio�s Whatsapp account to send the provocative message instead of arresting Ravio. �The motive behind this is plotting Ravio Patra as the person initiating public unrest,� he said.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Online Attack and Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Online, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to liberty and security, Right to privacy
- HRD
- NGO staff
- Perpetrator-State
- Suspected state
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Aug 21, 2020
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Apr 19, 2020
- Event Description
Polisi membubarkan pertemuan di Kantor Walhi Yogyakarta terkait pembahasan kegiatan sosial bagi masyarakat yang terdampak pandemi virus corona atau Covid-19, Sabtu (19/4) kemarin.
Kadiv Advokasi dan Kawasan Walhi Yogyakarta, Himawan Kurniadi, mengatakan pertemuan yang digelar sekitar pukul 19.20 WIB itu membahas soal evaluasi pembagian bantuan pangan dan makser bagi masyarakat.
Namun, di tengah pertemuan, ketua RT, pihak kelurahan, anggota Babinsa hingga anggota Koramil Kecamatan Kotagede mendatangi lokasi dan meminta pertemuan dibubarkan.
"Karena bertentangan dengan Surat Edaran Wali Kota No: 440/820/SE/2020 Tentang Pencegahan Corona Virus Disease 2019 (Covid-19)," kata Himawan dalam keterangannya, Minggu (19/4).
Padahal menurut Himawan, pertemuan itu sudah dilakukan berdasarkan SOP pencegahan virus corona. Setelah berdiskusi, akhirnya disepakati pertemuan bisa dilanjutkan dengan jumlah peserta berkurang enam orang dan harus selesai pada pukul 22.00 WIB.
Namun, diungkapkan Himawan, sekitar pukul 20.55 WIB, seseorang yang mengaku dari Polsek bersama enam rombongan dengan mobil linmas dan sekitar 40 orang tak dikenal masuk ke dalam ruang pertemuan.
"Memberikan intimidasi, teriak-teriak dengan caci maki, bahkan mengajak beradu fisik. Enam peserta pertemuan tetap tenang, menjaga jarak dan memutuskan untuk meninggalkan tempat untuk menghindari tindakan kekerasan," tutur Himawan.
Walhi menyesalkan aksi pembubaran tersebut. Sebab, dikatakan Himawan, kegiatan sosial yang dilakukan untuk membantu masyarakat di tengah pandemi Covid-19 seharusnya diproteksi, bukan malah direpresi.
"[Menuntut] pemerintah pusat, pemerintah daerah, kepolisian, militer, dan aparat lain menghentikan seluruh tindakan represif terhadap inisiatif-inisiatif baik rakyat dengan kedok Covid-19," ucap Himawan.
Sementara itu, Kapolsek Kotagede Kompol Dwi Tavianto membantah melakukan pembubaran kegiatan pertemuan tersebut. Ia menyebut pihak kepolisian saat itu hanya sekadar memantau sebab ada keramaian warga.
"Enggak ada pembubaran," kata Dwi kepada CNNIndonesia.com, Minggu (19/4).
Dwi menuturkan pertemuan yang digelar di kantor Walhi itu tidak diberitahukan kepada pihak RT setempat. Alhasil, pihak RT pun mendatangi lokasi.
Menurut Dwi, siapapun yang menggelar pertemuan harus lebih dahulu memberitahukan ke pihak lingkungan setempat. Apalagi, saat ini sedang terjadi wabah virus corona.
"Bukan di tengah pandemi saja, kalau ada kegiatan rapat segala macam ya lingkungan sekitar dikasih tahu, ketentuannya kan gitu ya," tutur Dwi.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Administrative Harassment, Intimidation and Threats
- Rights Concerned
- #COVID-19, Freedom of assembly, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to information
- HRD
- NGO
- Perpetrator-State
- Government, Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Aug 21, 2020
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Mar 23, 2020
- Event Description
Mahasiswa Ternate Bergerak (MARAK) menggelar aksi di kantor DPRD Kota Ternate untuk menolak adanya RUU Omnibus Law dan mendesak pemerintah untuk menangani secara serius penyeraban virus Corona (Covid-19).
Dalam aksi tersebut, setidaknya empat orang mahasiswa ditangkap paksa dan ditahan oleh Polres Ternate, Senin (23/3/2020) dan kemudian dilepaskan pada sore tadi sekitar pukul 17.00 Wita.
Mereka adalah Rudhy, Chay, dan Risdat (ketiganya anggota Pembebasan) dan Andrean (Anggota PMII).
Dilansir dari lpmkultura.com, Awalnya, puluhan mahasiswa berkumpul di tugu Makugawene, Kelurahan Kalamata, Ternate Selatan, menunggu kawan-kawannya yang lain dari arah Ternate Utara menuju ke DPRD untuk melakukan aksi bersama. Namun belum lama kemudian, polisi dengan pelaratan lengkap mengumumkan agar mahasiswa membubarkan diri.
Hingga sekitar pukul 12.35 WIT, polisi langsung merengsek masuk di kerumunan massa yang duduk tepat di pelataran jalan di tugu tersebut dan melakukan tidakan represif terhadap mahasiswa. Mahasiswa langsung dikejar-kejar dan dihujani dengan water cannon hingga massa berhamburan mengamankan diri.
�Kami baru berkumpul, menunggu kawan-kawan yang lain. Tiba-tiba sudah ada imbauan dari Polres agar kami bubar. Disitu, saya langsung di tangkap, dan diseret lalu di pukul,�kata Rudi, salah satu peserta aksi yang kena represif aparat dan ditangkap.
Wajahnya memar, hampir sebagian tubuhnya luka-luka, dibagian pelipis matanya bengkek keluar darah. Dia dipukul oleh polisi dan intel berpakaian preman.
Selain Rudi, ketiga kawannya yang ikut diseret oleh Polres dan katanya diamankan ke lingkungan kantor DPRD yang berjarak hampir 100 meter dari tugu Makugawene itu juga mengalami hal serupa. Badan-badan mereka penuh memar. Menurut pengakuan salah satunya, Dhat, mereka bertiga awalnya lari mengamankan diri di sebuah gudang berdekatan dengan tugu Makugawene, namun polisi berhasil melihat mereka. Ketiganya mengaku dikeroyok oleh polisi di dalam gudang tersebut hingga salah seorang diantara mereka hidungnya keluar darah dan bengkak.
Menurut keterangan Kordinator MARAK, Aslan Syarifudin, padahal rencana aksi itu aksi damai walau tak mengantongi ijin aksi. Dia bilang surat sudah dimasukkan, namun polisi beralasan belum bisa karena antisipasi penyebaran dan penularan virus corona.
�Kalau polisi mau mengambil tindakan persuatif, tapi ini tidak, baru saja aba-aba, langsung bubarkan massa aksi dan tangkap.�katanya.
�Kami juga takut virus corona, pengen sehat, tapi ancaman Omnibus Law inilah yang membuat kami harus bergerak!.�lanjut dia.
Aslan bilang, kawan-kawannya yang longmars dari arah utara sudah sampai di Kelurahan Jati, namun tak bisa lagi melanjutkan perjalanan ke kantor DPRD karena sudah mendapat kabar bahwa rencana aksi menolak Omnibus Law, sebuah regulasi yang menyederhanakan, memangkas, dan menghapus sejumlah aturan itu telah dibubarkan paksa aparat.
Kordinator aksi, Adi Gipantara juga mengatakan, bahwa aksi tersebut belum dilaksanakan, poster dan spanduk belum dibentangkan, mereka masih duduk-duduk menunggu kawan-kawannya dan melakukan breafing terkait imbaun polisi soal tidak bisa aksi dan massa harus membubarkan diri.
�Semua perlengkapan aksi pun belum di buka, tapi masih merapikan massa aksi untuk membicarakan hasil imbauan kepolisian. Dalam perjalannya, baru merapikan kawan-kawan untuk breafing, membicarakan imbauan polisi itu, Ada kawan yang surat diseret, ditangkap, lalu dihujani water cannon, akhirnya bubar,� ujarnya pasca aksi tadi.
Adi menambahkan, bila tadi kawan-kawannya belum dibebaskan dari Polres, mereka akan menggeruduk Polres �Kami sangat mengecam tindakan represif tersebut dan akan membuat pernyataan sikap kecaman,� tambahnya.
Tindakan aparat tersebut, bagi Adi cukup memperburuk situasi demokrasi Indonesia. Represifitas itu menjadi catatan, bagaimana demokrasi kian hari terancam. �Kita akan tetap menolak Omnibus Law, dan perampasan ruang hidup lainnya.�
- Impact of Event
- 4
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Intimidation and Threats, Judicial Harassment, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- #COVID-19, Freedom of assembly, Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to liberty and security
- HRD
- Student, Youth
- Perpetrator-State
- Government, Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Aug 21, 2020
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Mar 21, 2020
- Event Description
Years of conflict between residents of Pagar Batu village and oil palm plantation company PT Artha Prigel in Lahat regency, South Sumatra, reached a climax recently as company security guards allegedly killed two farmers from the village.
Lahat Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Irwansyah said a security guard, identified as 38-year-old UB, had been named a suspect for allegedly stabbing the two farmers: Putra, 32, and Sumarlin, 38.
�We are still investigating the case and questioning other witnesses. It is possible that we will name new suspects later,� Irwansyah said.
The conflict has been ongoing since 1993, when the company forced Pagar Batu residents to give up their land in exchange for what they considered paltry compensation. According to the village�s youth forum, the total area of the disputed land is about 180 hectares.
�We�re still defending our land because it is the source of our livelihoods. There�s no more farm land in the village. Where else would we make our livings,� a resident named Andriansyah told The Jakarta Post on Wednesday, adding that the villagers had produced coffee, durian and rubber on the land for generations.
PT Artha Prigel is a subsidiary of PT Bukit Barisan Indah Permai of the Sawit Mas Group. The government granted the company an additional 35-year permit to cultivate the 2000 ha of land in 2006.
After the New Order regime collapsed in 1998, the villagers made an effort to reclaim their land, urging the company to return it 20 years later, in 2018.
Several efforts to bring the two parties to terms have been made but to no avail. Lahat Regent Cik Ujang arranged a proposal for the company to give up 20 percent of its plantation area to villagers under the plasma smallholders scheme, in which the villagers would sell the produce to the company.
The offer was rejected, and villagers kept working the land without an agreement.
On the morning of March 21, the plantation company moved to evict the villagers from the land. A number of company security guards, accompanied by police officers carrying rifles, arrived to enforce the eviction.
Villagers resisted, and violence broke out between the two groups. In addition to the two farmers who died during the clash, two others were injured. They were taken to the Lahat General Hospital.
The clash ended after the police fired warning shots and company security personnel withdrew from the land.
�The dead farmers have been buried. Their graves are a symbol of our fight. The injured farmers are recovering,� said Andriansyah.
Civil society organizations, including the South Sumatra chapter of the Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi) and the Palembang Legal Aid Institute, lambasted what they considered the company�s aggression. They wrote an open letter to President Joko �Jokowi� Widodo.
�We urge the President to evaluate palm oil plantation permits that have been leading to land conflicts,� South Sumatra Walhi executive director Hairul Sobri said.
He said the police should uncover the truth instead of defending one party in the conflict. He said facts had been manipulated regarding the naming of suspects.
�The National Police should also investigate the regional police for providing security assistance to the company during the conflict.�
Pagar Batu villagers have demanded that the government investigate the case thoroughly and work to settle the ongoing land dispute.
PT Artha Prigel spokesperson Yulius Rafli did not respond The Jakarta Post�s request for comment.
- Impact of Event
- 4
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Death, Killing, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to life
- HRD
- Community-based HRD, Environmental rights defender, Land rights defender
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Agricultural business
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Aug 21, 2020
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Mar 12, 2020
- Event Description
Aparat kepolisian dari Polresta Malang Kota membubarkan aksi yang dilakukan oleh Aliansi Mahasiswa Papua (AMP) dan Front Rakyat Indonesia untuk West Papua (FRI-WP) di perempatan Rajabali, Kota Malang, pada Kamis 12 Maret 2020.
Dari spanduk yang dibentangkan tertulis bahwa mereka menuntut untuk penentuan nasib sendiri bagi bangsa Papua Barat.
Aparat kepolisian membubarkan aksi tersebut karena tidak mengantongi izin. Kapolresta Malang Kota, Kombes Pol. Leonardus Simarmata mengatakan bahwa aksi tersebut bertentangan dengan Undang-Undangan RI, sehingga tidak mengantongi izin.
"Kita ini Negara Kesatuan Republik Indonesia (NKRI), kami tidak diijinkan aksi yang menyuarakan di luar NKRI," tuturnya pada Kamis 12 Maret 2020.
Selain itu, Leo juga menilai bahwa aksi tersebut mengganggu aktivitas dari masyarakat Kota Malang karena menutup akses Jalan Kahuripan menuju Jalan Semeru, Kota Malang.
"Masyarakat Kota Malang perlu beraktivitas karena aksi mereka ini menutup jalan," terangnya.
Maka itu, aparat kepolisian melakukan evakuasi dengan mengembalikan massa aksi yang berjumlah sekitar belasan orang tersebut ke titik awal aksi di Stadion Gajayana, untuk kemudian kembali ke kediaman masing-masing.
Saat proses evakuasi sempat terjadi aksi saling dorong mendorong antara aparat kepolisian dengan massa aksi.
Massa aksi tersebut ingin tetap melakukan orasi di perempatan Rajabali, Kota Malang, Namun kepolisian mengaku sudah memberikan tenggat waktu selama beberapa menit untuk mereka menyampaikan pendapatnya.
"Kami sudah mengakomodir aksi mereka tadi dengan mempersilakan untuk orasi," ujarnya.
Ketika massa aksi diangkut ke dalam truk polisi, mereka terus meneriakkan Papua merdeka.
Aksi yang dilakukan oleh AMP dan FRI-WP ini dilakukan mulai pukul 10.00 WIB dan dibubarkan oleh polisi sekitar pukul 11.00 WIB.
Aksi yang menyuarakan penentuan nasib sendiri bagi bangsa Papua Barat ini dilakukan serentak di 6 wilayah, meliputi Malang, Yogyakarta, Ternate, Gorontalo, Palu dan Jakarta.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Administrative Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of association, Freedom of movement, Offline
- HRD
- NGO staff
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Aug 21, 2020
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Mar 7, 2020
- Event Description
Police in Indonesia have jailed three indigenous farmers for allegedly stealing oil palm fruit from a plantation company that is itself accused of stealing their land.
Police in East Kotawaringin district, in the Bornean province of Central Kalimantan, arrested Dilik Bin Asap and Hermanus Bin Bison from Penyang village on Feb. 17. They were accused of harvesting palm fruit on land claimed by the villagers but cultivated illegally by PT Hamparan Masawit Bangun Persada (HMBP), an affiliate of the BEST Group.
On March 7, police arrested prominent land rights activist James Watt in Jakarta, where he had gone to report the earlier arrests to the national human rights commission, known as Komnas HAM, and the witness protection program, or LPSK. They flew him back to Central Kalimantan and charged him with orchestrating the alleged theft by Dilik and Hermanus.
The case has sparked outrage among indigenous rights activists. In the wake of the arrests of Dilik and Hermanus, community members blocked the road leading to PT HMBP�s plantation. Police arrested 11 of them before releasing them shortly after.
The case is the latest in a litany list of land disputes between forest communities and corporate concession holders, with authorities almost invariably siding with the latter each time.
According to the Penyang villagers, PT HMBP has cleared forests and cultivated oil palms on land outside its concession, encroaching onto the community�s land. They have lodged complaints with multiple authorities, including the East Kotawaringin district government and council, and Komnas HAM.
In 2010, the district chief officially declared that PT HMBP was operating outside its concession and ordered it to cede the disputed land back to the community. The following year, the district council determined that the company had illegally planted on 1,800 hectares (4,450 acres), and echoed the district chief�s call to hand the land back to the villagers. Komnas HAM also called on the company to follow through.
But it wasn�t until October 2019 that PT HMBP acted. Even then, it said it would only relinquish control of a fraction of the disputed land � 117 ha, or 290 acres � either completely or partially, offering to manage it in collaboration with the villagers.
The recent arrests stem from this statement, according to Dimas Novian Hartono, the Central Kalimantan director of the Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi): the community took the statement at face value, he said, and believed the land was theirs once again to harvest from. But PT HMBP saw it differently and filed criminal charges against Dilik and Hermanus.
The Central Kalimantan police have denied the arrests are directly linked to the land dispute, characterizing the charges as purely criminal.
But activists call it a blatant attempt by the company to quash opposition to its land grab, citing among other irregularities the late-night arrest of James Watt as he attempted to report the matter to higher authorities in Jakarta. James was previously featured by Mongabay and The Gecko Project in a joint investigative report into the palm oil licensing practices of Darwan Ali, the former head of Central Kalimantan�s Seruyan district.
Arif Nur Fikri, the head of advocacy at the independent NGO Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (Kontras), said the police should have looked at PT HMBP�s complaints of theft in the wider context of the land dispute.
�This agrarian conflict has received recommendations [in support of the community] from Komnas HAM, the district council, the district chief, and the district land agency,� Arif said.
Arie Rompas, from Greenpeace Indonesia, said the case was another classic example of how corporations wielded the police to crack down on critics.
�The problem is that the police aren�t carrying out their function of upholding justice,� he said. �They worked in response to a complaint filed by the company, which has clearly engaged in illegal activities� by planting outside its concession.
Walhi�s Dimas said his office would continue pressing for the release of and dropping of criminal charges against James, Dilik and Hermanus. A truce with the company is not an option, he added.
�Making peace is the same as acknowledging the presence of the company, which has robbed the people of their land,� Dimas told Mongabay.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention
- Rights Concerned
- Offline, Right to liberty and security
- HRD
- Land rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Active
- Date added
- Aug 21, 2020
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Feb 27, 2020
- Event Description
A group of around 10-20 students gathered to conduct a peaceful assembly in Sorong City, with the aim to protest the court ruling issued against the perpetrator of a racist incident in Surabaya in 2019. The incident affected a Papuan citizen, two defendant were found not guilty and one defendant that was found guilty of racist speech was only given 8 months imprisonment. The police dispersed this assembly on the claim that the protestors did not have the permit to stage it (which is not needed according to Indonesian law). The protesters then moved to another spot, Basuki Rahmat Street, to conduct their peaceful assembly which consist of a silent protest while holding signs of aspirations, and sealing their mouth with duct tape. While wrapping up after the protest was over, nine protestors were arrested by the police.
- Impact of Event
- 9
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Offline, Right to liberty and security, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Aug 21, 2020
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Feb 17, 2020
- Event Description
Senin pagi menjelang siang, salah satu pengurus Konfederasi Kongres Aliansi Serikat Buruh Indonesia (KASBI) Darto dikagetkan dengan kedatangan sekitar 10-15 orang ke sekretariat di Cipinang, Jakarta Timur. Mereka tampak berumur 15-17 tahun dan berteriak-teriak agar KASBI dibubarkan karena menolak omnibus law. �Ada masa tidak jelas menyuarakan bubarkan KASBI. KASBI menghambat omnibus law dan antek asing,� teriak para pendemo seperti dituturkan Darto. Tidak seperti aksi buruh yang tampak sering dihambat meski sudah mengajukan surat pemberitahuan, aksi para pendemo kali ini tampak begitu lancar dan cepat meski mereka mereka tidak melayangkan pemberitahuan. setelah beberapa lama, mereka bergesar dan mengatakan akan melanjutkan unjuk rasa di Kementerian Hukum dan HAM menuntut pembubaran KASBI.
Berikut kronologi lengkap teror ke KASBI
Tak lama setelah aksi, anggota-anggota KASBI segera merapatkan barisan. Tidak hanya itu, solidaritas juga datang dari berbagai organisasi, termasuk dari Konfederasi Persatuan Buruh Indonesia dan SGBN.
Konfederasi KASBI melihat aksi yang tanpa surat pemberitahuan, mendadak, dan tampak intimidatif ini sebagai sebuah pesan teror. �Ini ada kaitannya dengan apa yang sedang dilakukan KASBI bersama Gerakan Buruh Bersama Rakyat untuk menolak omnibus law RUU Cilaka di mana kita tahu proses pembuatannya sangat misterius, dipaksakan, tidak demokratis dan kita dipaksakan untuk menerima RUU Cilaka,� kata Ketua Umum KASBI Nining Elitos pada Senin, 17 Februari 2020.
KASBI menjelaskan bahwa aksi penolakan bersama Gerakan Buruh Bersama Rakyat dan Fraksi Rakyat Indonesia itu dilatari rancangan undang-undang yang menyengsarakan rakyat. Pasalnya, beleid itu akan mempertinggi kerusakan lingkungan dan memiskinkan buruh. Berbagai perlindungan buruh di UU 13/2003 tentang Ketenagakerjaan bakal direvisi. Alhasil, kontrak dapat dilakukan tanpa batasan waktu dan jenis pekerjaan, upah minimum kabupaten/kota dihapus, upah akan diganti per jam, dan pengusaha tidak diwajibkan membayar cuti hamil, haid, dan menikah. Cuti besar juga akan dihapus dan parahnya tidak ada sanksi pidana bagi pengusaha pelanggar hukum. �Yang akan mendapat kerugian penderitaan dan kesengsaraan itu rakyat Indonesia. Bak buruh pemuda pelajar tani, lingkungan, masyarakat adat dan nelayan,� imbuh Nining.
Terkait aksi teror tersebut, KASBI menyatakan mengecam aksi tersebut. �Dalam ruang demokrasi seharusnya kebbeasan menyampaikan pendapat tentang persoalan rakyat kritik berbagai regulasi dan kebijakan seharusnya didengar, bukan kemudian membuat teror bagi rakyat yang tengah berjuang,� serunya.
KASBI juga mengaskan bahwa mereka tidak akan mencabut tuntutan melawan omnibus law RUU Cilaka. Alih-alih, teror tersebut malahan akan semakin membakar perlawanan rakyat. �Hentikanlah rezim melakukan cara-cara seperti ini, bukan membuat rakyat semakin lemah, tapi akan semakin menguatkan kekuatan konsolidasi rakyat,� tegasnya.
Tingkatkan Kewaspadaan dan Persatuan
Setelah kejadian itu, Konfederasi KASBI akan meningkatkan pengamanan. KASBI akan menugaskan barisan pelopor BARA KASBI untuk berjaga secara bergantian. Tidak hanya KASBI, organ-organ lain yang kritis terhadap omnibus law RUU Cilaka juga dinilai mesti meningkatkan pengamanan.
Selain mengecam aksi teror di sekretariat KASBI, Konfederasi Persatuan Buruh Indonesia (KPBI) juga memperingatkan bahwa aksi teror ini mungkin baru permulaan. Ketua Umum KPBI Ilhamsyah menyebutkan pola teror serupa pernah dilancarkan ketika pemerintah dan DPR getol menupayakan revisi UU KPK yang melemahkan pemberantasan korupsi. Ketika itu, bahkan gedung KPK sempat dilempari batu dan dirusak ketika banyak pegawainya bekerja. �Mereka tidak akan berhenti sampai tujuan mereka terpenuhi,� kata Ilhamsyah.
Selain itu, KPBI juga menyerukan agar berbagai gerakan perlu meningkatkan persatuan. Sebab, serangan terhadap gerakan-gerakan yang menolak omnibus law RUU Cilaka mungkin akan kembali terjadi. Gerakan rakyat juga perlu memperkuat konsolidasi agar perjuangan menolak omnibus law RUU Cilaka berhasil.
Sebelumnya, KASBI bersama GEBRAK dan Fraksi Rakyat Indonesia lantas menyuarakan penolakan terhadap RUU Cilaka. Pada 13 Januari 2020 GEBRAK melancarkan aksi ke DPR RI menolak rancangan undang-undang yang pembahasan draftnya berlangsung secara misteris itu.
KASBI bahkan menolak untuk masuk dalam Tim Koordinasi Pembahasan dan Konsultasi Publik Substansi Ketenagakerjaan RUU Cipta Kerja. Alasannya, ada itikad tidak baik ketika buruh tidak dilibatkan dari awal dan terkesan tampak sebagai pemberi stempel bagi usulan pemerintah. Selain KASBI, kelompok buruh yang menolak bergabung dalam tim tersebut adalah Konfederasi Serikat Pekerja Indonesia.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Intimidation and Threats
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of association, Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment
- HRD
- Labour rights defender, NGO
- Perpetrator-State
- Unknown
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Unknown
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Aug 21, 2020
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Feb 17, 2020
- Event Description
Police in Indonesia have jailed three indigenous farmers for allegedly stealing oil palm fruit from a plantation company that is itself accused of stealing their land.
Police in East Kotawaringin district, in the Bornean province of Central Kalimantan, arrested Dilik Bin Asap and Hermanus Bin Bison from Penyang village on Feb. 17. They were accused of harvesting palm fruit on land claimed by the villagers but cultivated illegally by PT Hamparan Masawit Bangun Persada (HMBP), an affiliate of the BEST Group.
On March 7, police arrested prominent land rights activist James Watt in Jakarta, where he had gone to report the earlier arrests to the national human rights commission, known as Komnas HAM, and the witness protection program, or LPSK. They flew him back to Central Kalimantan and charged him with orchestrating the alleged theft by Dilik and Hermanus.
The case has sparked outrage among indigenous rights activists. In the wake of the arrests of Dilik and Hermanus, community members blocked the road leading to PT HMBP�s plantation. Police arrested 11 of them before releasing them shortly after.
The case is the latest in a litany list of land disputes between forest communities and corporate concession holders, with authorities almost invariably siding with the latter each time.
According to the Penyang villagers, PT HMBP has cleared forests and cultivated oil palms on land outside its concession, encroaching onto the community�s land. They have lodged complaints with multiple authorities, including the East Kotawaringin district government and council, and Komnas HAM.
In 2010, the district chief officially declared that PT HMBP was operating outside its concession and ordered it to cede the disputed land back to the community. The following year, the district council determined that the company had illegally planted on 1,800 hectares (4,450 acres), and echoed the district chief�s call to hand the land back to the villagers. Komnas HAM also called on the company to follow through.
But it wasn�t until October 2019 that PT HMBP acted. Even then, it said it would only relinquish control of a fraction of the disputed land � 117 ha, or 290 acres � either completely or partially, offering to manage it in collaboration with the villagers.
The recent arrests stem from this statement, according to Dimas Novian Hartono, the Central Kalimantan director of the Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi): the community took the statement at face value, he said, and believed the land was theirs once again to harvest from. But PT HMBP saw it differently and filed criminal charges against Dilik and Hermanus.
The Central Kalimantan police have denied the arrests are directly linked to the land dispute, characterizing the charges as purely criminal.
But activists call it a blatant attempt by the company to quash opposition to its land grab, citing among other irregularities the late-night arrest of James Watt as he attempted to report the matter to higher authorities in Jakarta. James was previously featured by Mongabay and The Gecko Project in a joint investigative report into the palm oil licensing practices of Darwan Ali, the former head of Central Kalimantan�s Seruyan district.
Arif Nur Fikri, the head of advocacy at the independent NGO Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (Kontras), said the police should have looked at PT HMBP�s complaints of theft in the wider context of the land dispute.
�This agrarian conflict has received recommendations [in support of the community] from Komnas HAM, the district council, the district chief, and the district land agency,� Arif said.
Arie Rompas, from Greenpeace Indonesia, said the case was another classic example of how corporations wielded the police to crack down on critics.
�The problem is that the police aren�t carrying out their function of upholding justice,� he said. �They worked in response to a complaint filed by the company, which has clearly engaged in illegal activities� by planting outside its concession.
Walhi�s Dimas said his office would continue pressing for the release of and dropping of criminal charges against James, Dilik and Hermanus. A truce with the company is not an option, he added.
�Making peace is the same as acknowledging the presence of the company, which has robbed the people of their land,� Dimas told Mongabay.
- Impact of Event
- 2
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Right to liberty and security
- HRD
- Indigenous peoples' rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Active
- Date added
- Aug 21, 2020
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Feb 5, 2020
- Event Description
Security PT Nusa Wana Raya (NWR) diduga melakukan intimidasi dan kekerasan terhdap wartawan di lahan plasma warga di Desa Gondai, Kecamayan Langgam, Pelalawan, Riau. Akibatnya wartawan MNC Media Indra Yoserizal terluka akibat ditendang dan dipukul securiti.
"Saya ditendang, dipukul hingga diseret," kata Indra Yoserizal, reporter MNC Media kepada pers di lokasi kejadian, Rabu (5/2/2020).
Tak hanya dianiaya, perangkat kerja berupa kamera milik Indra juga dirampas dan sampai sekarang belum dikembalikan oleh security NWR.
Atas peristiwa itu Indra berniat melaporkan insiden itu ke kepolisian dan meminta perlindungan ke Dewan Pers.
"Saya berniat melaporkan kejadian ini ke Polres Pelalawan atau Polda," katanya.
Kejadian berawal saat Indra datang bersama rekan media lainnya pada pukul 10.00 WIB ke lokasi eksekusi lahan di Gondai.
Saat itu situasi sedang memanas, antara warga dengan security perusahaan NWR yang saling lempar batu hingga kemudian terjadi pengejaran oleh ratusan security NWR terhadap warga.
"Ketika itu saya sedang mendokumentasikan peristiwa, berlindung di areal perkebunan. Sudah saya jelaskan saya wartawan, tapi tetap dipukul dan kamera dirampas, dirusak juga," kata Indra.
Indra menjelaskan, saat itu dia sedang merekam aksi pemukulan terhadap sejumlah warga yang berlarian.
Indra menjelaskan, setelah sempat dianiaya, pihaknya juga sempat disekap oleh segerombolan security hingga diintervensi.
Dikatakannya, sampai sekarang kameranya belum dikembalikan, padahal ada rekaman peristiwa pada saat itu.
Humas Polres Pelalawan Iptu Edy yang ditemui di lokasi mengakui prihatin atas insiden yang menyebabkan luka jurnalis MNC Media.
"Kami sangat menyayangkan kejadian inj, dan saya berharap teman-teman pers lebih hati-hati dalam menjalankan tugasnya," kata dia.
Ketika peristiwa bentrok berlangsung, aparat kepolisian belum berada di lokasi kejadian.
Ratusan personel polisi baru tiba di lokasi setelah insiden bentrok mereda, namun hingga siang pukul 11.45 WIB situasi di Gondai masih mencekam.
Ratusan masyarakat terus berdatangan dengan membawa benda tumpul dan benda tajam.
"Kami tidak takut mati untuk mempertahankan kebun yang menjadi matapencaharian kami," kata Siti, seorang ibu pemilik kebun plasma di Desa Gondai.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment
- HRD
- Media Worker
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Agricultural business
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Aug 21, 2020
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Feb 5, 2020
- Event Description
Aksi unjuk rasa mewarnai kunjungan kerja Presiden Joko Widodo (Jokowi) di Bengkulu, Rabu (05/02/2020). Massa aksi Aliansi Mahasiswa Berdaulat yang turun ke jalan itu bahkan sempat terlibat kericuhan dengan aparat.
Kericuhan itu dipicu silang pendapat antara petugas keamanan dengan mahasiswa terkait legalitas unjuk rasa. Versi polisi aksi itu belum didahului dengan surat pemberitahuan. Sementara mahasiswa menyatakan mereka sudah melayangkan surat itu pada tanggal 3 Februari 2020.
Puncaknya terjadi setelah proses negosiasi buntu. Aparat bergerak guna membubarkan massa. Sedang mahasiswa melawan dengan bertahan.
Kericuhan pun pecah. Aksi di seberang SMPN 3 Kota Bengkulu yang semula kondusif itu seketika berubah refresif.
Atas insiden itu, M Fauzan Hanif, Presiden Mahasiswa UNIB mengaku sangat kecewa. Menurut dia, apa yang dilakukan mahasiswa adalah bentuk cinta dan kepedulian menyikapi berbagai persoalan bangsa saat ini.
�Kami ingin menyampaikan aspirasi secara langsung karena banyaknya permasalahan yang terjadi saat ini di negara kita tercinta kepada presiden. Namun yang terjadi ada upaya pembatasan dan tindakan-tindakan yang tidak selayaknya kami dapatkan oleh pihak aparat. Perjuangan ini belum usai!� tegas Fauzan.
Senada, Wakil Presiden Mahasiswa UMB, Puji Hendri Julita Sari, mengaku sanggat menyanyangkan tindakkan referensif aparat yang membatasi dan menghalangi aksi mahasiswa yang ingin menyampaikan aspirasi rakyat.
�Pada hari ini sejatinnya suara mahasiswa dibungkam. Baru beberapa menit massa aksi menyampaikan aspirasi di mimbar bebas justru dibubarkan secara paksa dan referensif oleh pihak keamanan. Kami datang dengan argumentasi, tidak selayaknya dijawab dengan kekerasan dan tindakan referensif aparat,� protes Puji.
Kericuhan mahasiswa versus aparat itu sendiri sempat diwarnai penangkapan empat aktivis mahasiswa. Mereka sempat ditahan sebelum dilepaskan dan kembali bersama dengan rekan-rekannya.
Empat aktivis itu adalah Kelvin Aldo, Elekusman, Abdullah, dan Aditya Andala Pratama.
�Keadaan mereka sekarang alhamdulilah baik-baik saja, nggak ada yang ditahan sama polisi dan kami pergi sama-sama begitu juga pulang dengan sama-sama. Terimah kasih,� terang Wakil Presiden Mahasisa Unihaz, Lia, yang dikonfirmasi sahabatrakyat.com, Rabu malam.
Demo mahasiswa itu sendiri mengusung sembilan tuntutan kepada Presiden Jokowi, yakni:
- Mendesak Presiden Joko Widodo mengeluarkan Perpu terhadap UU No.19 tahun 2019 tentang Komisi Pemberatasan tindak pidana Korupsi;
- Mendesak Presiden Joko Widodo untuk menuntaskan permasalah korupsi.
- Mendesak presiden Joko Widodo untuk membatalkan kenaikan iuran BPJS, sesuai dengan pasal 28 H ayat 1 UUD Negara Republik Indonesia tahun 1945;
- Menuntut Presiden Joko Widodo selaku pemegang kekuasaan pemerintahan untuk menutup PLTU batu bara Teluk Sepang;
- Mendesak Presiden Joko Widodo untuk segera memangkas hutang luar negeri dan membuka akses keterbukaan informasi terkait hutang luar negeri Indonesia;
- Mendesak Pemerintah segera menuntaskan kasus HAM dan menjamin kebebasan berpendapat bagi setiap warga negara di muka umum;
- Mendesak Presiden untuk memastikan anggaran pendidikan terealisasikan di tiap daerah dan meminta Jokowi untuk turut andil dalam perbaikan pendidikan yang merata di Bengkulu.
- Mendesak Presiden Joko Widodo untuk memastikan karhutla tidak terjadi kembali, tindak tegas terhadap oknum pembakaran hutan baik pribadi maupun korporasi.
- Mendesak Presiden Joko Widodo mengentaskan permasalahan kemiskinan dan meningkatkan kesejahteraan di Indonesia, terkhusus provinsi Bengkulu.
- Mendesak Presiden Joko Widodo mengoptimalkan tim audit untuk menuntaskan BUMN bermasalah.
- Impact of Event
- 4
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Offline, Right to liberty and security
- HRD
- Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Aug 21, 2020
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Jan 29, 2020
- Event Description
Komite Keselamatan Jurnalis mengecam pemidanaan terhadap jurnalis berita.news Muhammad Asrul dengan pasal ujaran kebencian Pasal 28 ayat 2 UU ITE jo. Pasal 156 KUHP dan pasal perbuatan menimbulkan keonaran Pasal 14 dan 15 UU Nomer 1 Tahun 1946. Kasus ini seharusnya diselesaikan dengan mekanisme sengketa pers sesuai dengan Nota Kesepahaman Dewan Pers dan Kapolri dan UU Pers.
"Pemidanaan ini menjadi preseden buruk bagi kebebasan pers di Indonesia. Sengketa pers sudah selayaknya diselesaikan dengan mekanisme UU Pers. Karena itu, Komite Keselamatan Jurnalis mendesak polisi segera membebaskan Asrul atas kasus ini. Kapolri juga perlu mengevaluasi anggota polisi yang menangani kasus ini karena tidak bisa membedakan kasus sengketa pers dengan kasus lainnya," ujar Koordinator Komite Keselamatan Jurnalis Sasmito Madrim.
"Dan jika ada kasus-kasus yang tidak berkaitan dengan UU Pers, silakan saja diproses dengan menggunakan UU lain. Bukan sebaliknya mengkriminalisasi karya jurnalistiknya."
Pada 14 Juni 2019, Muhammad Asrul diadukan ke polisi dengan aduan pencemaran nama baik oleh Farid Karim Judas karena tiga berita dugaan korupsi yang dituliskannya di media online berita.news pada 10, 24, dan 25 Mei 2019. Tiga tulisan yang dipermasalahkan itu berjudul �Putra Mahkota Palopo Diduga �Dalang� Korupsi PLTMH dan Keripik Zaro Rp11 M�, tertanggal 10 Mei 2019, �Aroma Korupsi Revitalisasi Lapangan Pancasila Palopo Diduga Seret Farid Judas� tertanggal 24 Mei 2019, dan �Jilid II Korupsi jalan Lingkar Barat Rp5 M, Sinyal Penyidik Untuk Farid Judas?� tertanggal 25 Mei 2019.
Sekitar bulan Juli 2019, Asrul mendapat surat panggilan dari penyidik dan Asrul kemudian memberikan klarifikasi bahwa kasus yang menjeratnya adalah kasus pers yang seharusnya melalui mekanisme sengketa pers sesuai dengan Pasal 1, 5, 11, dan 15 UU No 40 Tahun 1999 tentang Pers. Lalu tidak ada tindak lanjut.
Hak Jawab Sudah Dberikan, Tetap Dipolisikan
Pada 4 November 2019, Kuasa Hukum Farid Kasim Judas mengirimkan surat somasi berupa permintaan hak jawab dan permintaan maaf oleh media Berita News terkait berita yang memuat tentang dirinya. Hak jawab tersebut dimuat di portal Berita News pada 6 November 2019.
Namun, pemuatan Hak Jawab yang sebenarnya merupakan bagian dari penyelesaian sengketa pers sebagaimana diatur oleh UU Pers, ternyata dianggap tidak cukup.
Pada 17 Desember 2019, Farid Kasim Judas membuat aduan yang tercatat dalam Laporan Polisi Nomor: LPB / 465/ XII / 2019 / SPKT. Polisi pun segera menindaklanjuti laporan itu dengan penangkapan, sesuatu yang amat berlebihan.
Pada 29 Januari 2020 pukul 13.05 WITA Muhammad Asrul dijemput paksa dari rumahnya oleh kepolisian. Selanjutnya ia dibawa ke Polda Sulawesi Selatan untuk dimintai keterangan tanpa didampingi oleh penasihat hukum. Muhammad Asrul mulai diperiksa dan menjalani BAP oleh penyidik sejak pukul 15.30 WITA sampai 20.30 WITA.
Namun, begitu selesai menjalani BAP, Muhammad Asrul tidak diperbolehkan pulang. Ia langsung ditahan di Rutan Mapolda Sulsel tanpa pemberitahuan kepada pihak keluarga ataupun pihak Berita News sejak 30 Januari 2020. Barulah pada 31 Januari 2020 keluar Surat Pemberitahuan Penahanan Nomor B/70/I/2020/Ditreskrimsus untuk Muhammad Asrul yang ditujukan kepada keluarga.
"Kasus ini menambah daftar panjang kasus kekerasan terhadap jurnalis di Indonesia. Padahal kita tahu kemerdekaan pers merupakan syarat mutlat untuk mendorong pemerintahan yang bersih, bebas dari korupsi. Tapi bagaimana ini bisa tercapai jika produk-produk jurnalisme dikriminalisasi," tambah Sasmito.
Sasmito juga mengatakan hal ini akan membuat indeks kemerdekaan pers Indonesia semakin terpuruk. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) menempatkan Indonesia di peringkat, di bawah Timor Leste dan Malaysia.
Berdasarkan kronologi dan kondisi tersebut, Komite Keselamatan Jurnalis menilai kasus ini merupakan sengketa pers yang seharusnya mengikuti mekanisme penyelesaian sesuai Nota Kesepahaman Dewan Pers dan Kapolri. Kriminalisasi terhadap Asrul dengan menggunakan UU ITE merupakan preseden buruk dan memperpanjang daftar penyalahgunaan UU ITE untuk menjerat jurnalis dalam karya-karyanya sekaligus mengancam sikap kritis warga terhadap dugaan kasus korupsi.
Atas perkara tersebut, KKJ menyatakan hal sebagai berikut:
- Menuntut agar Polda Sulsel segera membebaskan Muhammad Asrul dan menghentikan perkara ini.
- Mendesak agar perkara ini dibawa ke Dewan Pers dan menyelesaikannya dengan mekanisme sengketa pers, bukan dengan menggunakan pasal-pasal karet dalam UU ITE.
- Meminta agar pemerintah segera merevisi pasal karet UU ITE yang rawan digunakan untuk mengkriminalisasi jurnalis, terutama media daring.
- Menyarankan agar semua pihak menghentikan penggunaan pasal-pasal karet dalam UU ITE untuk menjerat kebebasan berekspresi, termasuk kebebasan pers, melalui media daring dan media sosial.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention
- Rights Concerned
- Online, Right to liberty and security
- HRD
- Media Worker
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Aug 21, 2020
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Jan 24, 2020
- Event Description
Pelajar dan mahasiswa eksodus asal kabupaten Timika, Papua, mengecam dan mengutuk keras tindakan Kepolisian Resort (Polres) kabupaten Mimika membubar paksa aksi demo damai berujung penangkapan yang dilakukan, Jumat (24/1/2020) kemarin, di halaman kantor Bupati Mimika.
Hal tersebut disampaikan ketua posko umum eksodus Papua, Eko Philipus Kogoya, karena dinilainya aparat kepolisian sengaja berupaya mau menggiring aksi damai ke tindakan kriminal.
�Aksi kawa-kawan adalah aksi damai. Maka tindakan aparat, kami kutuk. Heran belum sampai pada pembacaan sikap, masa aksi dibubarkan secara paksa tanpa ada ruang berekspresi sedikitpun dikasih oleh kepolisian Mimika,� ujar Eko, melalui pers release yang diterima suarapapua.com, Jumat.
- Impact of Event
- 3
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to liberty and security
- HRD
- Student
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Aug 21, 2020
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Feb 4, 2020
- Event Description
MNC group journalist Indra Yoserizal was attacked by security officers from a forestry company while covering a clash between the company and residents in Pelalawan, Riau province on the island of Sumatra on February 4. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate the Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) Indonesia call on authorities for direct investigation of the company to ensure the perpetrators are identified and brought to justice.
Yoserizal and several other journalists were covering the land conflict between the forestry company and residents at Gondai village, Pelalawan - a regency of Riau. The origins of the dispute stemmed from Nusa Wana Raya’s recent Supreme Court victory against another companyPeputra Supra Jaya, which it accused of operating an illegal palm plantation on the land.
Many residents involved in the conflict worked as plasma farmers and collaborated with Peputra Supra Jaya. Plasma smallholders are palm oil farmers who partner with a local company providing technical support as part of an overall agreement to sell their produce to that company. The Pelalawan farmers continue to claim Nusa Wana Raya took their land.
In the clash, around 100 Nusa Wana Raya security officers and residents confronted one another, with each side hurling stones. Yoserizal filmed security officers throwing stones after which several security officers grabbed and kicked the journalist. Security officers continued the attack even after Yoserizal had identified himself as a television journalist. They also detained Yoserizal and seized his equipment, which is yet to be returned. Yoserizal suffered bruising to his body and hands. He reported the case to the Pekanbaru Regional Office with the report letter No. STPL/69/II/ 2020/SPKT/RIAU. The company subsequently issued an apology, but the journalist is pursuing legal action for the attack.
In a joint statement with the Indonesian Journalists Safety Committee, AJI urged police to investigate the matter and punish all perpetrators. Under Indonesia’s Press Law, perpetrators who deliberately obstruct journalists’ work can be jailed up to two years or fined up to 500 million rupiahs (USD 36,000).
AJI said: “We also demanded the company or Nusa Wana Raya to impose sanctions to those offenders . . . We call all the parties in the country to respect journalists and protect them while they are on duty.”
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment
- HRD
- Media Worker
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Agricultural business
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Mar 3, 2020
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Dec 11, 2019
- Event Description
Mohammad Sadli Saleh, the chief editor of Liputanpersada.com was arrested for publishing an article covering alleged corruption connected to road construction in Central Buton district, South East Sulawesi. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate the Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) Indonesia condemn the arrest and urge authorities to release Sadli from prison.
Sadli published the article on July 10, 2019 questioning the budget of the road construction project but was not arrested until five months later on December 17, 2019. Sadli’s article was originally published on Liputanpersada.comand widely circulated on various Facebook and WhatsApp groups; the website was later taken down.
The head of Central Buton district reported Sadli to the police on July 27, 2019, accusing him of violating the Electronic and Information and Transactions (ITE) Law. The police charges alleged that Sadli’s article was defamatory and spread information that might insight hatred.
Police put Sadli under city arrest on December 11, 2019 and
seized his notebook for evidence. On December 17, 2019, the prosecutor’s office took over the case and Sadli was arrested. Sadli’s trial began on January 20, 2020. He remains incarcerated and faces up to six years in prison if convicted.
The case has had far reaching impacts beyond Saldi, including the termination of his wife’s employment. Sadli’s wife, Siti Marfuah who worked for the Local House of Representative of Regency Central Buton (DPRD) since 2015 was asked by her employer to persuade her husband to stop covering the corruption related to the road construction. Marfuah was later fired.
AJI noted the libel case against Sadli violates the Press Law. According to AJI, Article 15 of the Press Law says it is the role of the Press Council to solve complaints made by the public on the press’ reportage, not the government. Further, the police have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Press Council stating if the police receive disputes between journalists and the public, the police must follow the conflict resolution scheme in the Press Law.
“We demand the authorities follow the Press Law and the MoU and urge the revision of the ITE Law to drop the elastic clauses which can be used to criminalized journalists. We ask the head of the district of Central Buton to respect press freedom and journalists’ safety,” AJI added.
The IFJ said: “The Press Council mechanisms were enacted to resolve disputes between the media and the public. Escalating the case to a criminal matter undermines Sadli’s ability to work as a journalist and corrodes press freedom in Indonesia. The IFJ condemns the arrest and urges the government to release Sadli from custody.”
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Media freedom, Online, Right to liberty and security
- HRD
- Media Worker
- Perpetrator-State
- Judiciary, Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Mar 3, 2020
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Jan 7, 2020
- Event Description
West Sumatra Police reportedly arrested an activist from Inter-Community Studies Center (Pusaka) Sudarto for allegedly spreading hate speech through social media regarding Christmas celebration in Dharmasraya Regency.
“He is arrested at his house,” West Sumatra Police spokesman Sr. Comr. Stefanus Satake Bayu Setianto verified in Padang, Tuesday, January 7. He said Sudarto was secured at 1:30 p.m. at his house located on Jalan Veteran, Purus.
Stefanus explained that Sudarto deliberately distributed information that triggered individual or group hostility based on ethnicity, religion, and race (SARA) and hoax news via Facebook.
Sudarto, he added, was still undergoing examination at the police headquarters.
Sudarto faced charges of Article 45 (A)2 in conjunction with Article 28 of Law No. 19 of 2016 on the amendment of Law No. 11 of 2008 on Electronic Information and Transaction or ITE Law and Article 14 (1) and (2) of the 1946 Criminal Code.
“He has been named a suspect and will undergo the further process,” Stefanus said.
Previously, the head of a youth group Pemuda Jorong Kampung Baru of Nagari Sikabau, Harry Permana, filed a police report on December 29 against Sudarto for allegedly spreading false information in light of the ban on Christmas celebration in the region. Sudarto made the post on December 14-15.
Harry clarified that Nagari Sikabau had never restricted the Christmas celebration but rather prohibited people from outside the region to hold or celebrate it in the area.
Human rights communities condemned the arrest of Sudarto. Deputy chief of Setara Institute Bonar Tigor Naipospos said the case was a new strategy from intolerant groups to silence critical people on social media. "Unfortunately, the law enforcers tend to favor the majority group," Bonar said.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Online, Right to liberty and security
- HRD
- Freedom of religion/belief activist, NGO staff
- Perpetrator-State
- Judiciary, Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Active
- Date added
- Mar 3, 2020
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Dec 19, 2019
- Event Description
An Indonesian prosecutor charged five men and a woman with treason on Thursday, accusing them of organizing a protest in Jakarta demanding independence for the easternmost province of Papua.
The peaceful protest of about 100 people had been held outside the presidential palace and military headquarters on Aug. 28 and followed a period of unrest in Papua.
Prosecutor P. Permana read out the indictment in the Central Jakarta court saying the six defendants had organized a rally demanding the Indonesian government allow a vote in Papua to let it separate from Indonesia One of the six waved the "Morning Star" flag, while dancing and singing, the indictment said. The flag is a banned symbol of Papuan nationhood.
"The action by the defendants is treason with the aim to separate Papua province and West Papua province from the unitary state of Indonesia," said Permana.
There was a small protest outside the court on Thursday held by pro-Papuan activists calling for the release of the six.
The six could face up to 20 years in jail if found guilty.
A hearing for the defense is due on Jan. 2, but the six have said it was their constitutional right to participate in the rally.
Resource-rich Papua was a Dutch colony that was incorporated into Indonesia after a controversial U.N.-backed referendum in 1969. The region has since endured decades of mostly low-level separatist conflict.
- Impact of Event
- 6
- Gender of HRD
- Man, Woman
- Violation
- Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of association, Offline, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Indigenous peoples' rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Judiciary
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Jan 9, 2020
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Dec 10, 2019
- Event Description
Police officers grabbed the phone of IDN Times journalist Helmi Shemi, deleting his footage of the Jakarta protests on Human Rights Day. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate the Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) Indonesia condemn the attack and demand authorities investigate the incident to hold the perpetrators to account.
During the protest, two police officers wedged a demonstrator between their police motorcycles. Shemi recorded the incident on his phone when a police officer confronted Shemi demanding to know where he worked. Shemi showed his press card but the police still grabbed his phone. Shemi recalls: “My phone was grabbed by one of the police officers who held it for around five minutes and deleted the video I took earlier”.
December 10 marked Human Rights Day, the anniversary of the creation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, In Indonesia, the Press Law guarantees freedom of the press and the Press Council and the Indonesian National Police have signed a memorandum of understanding to protect the press freedom.
AJI demand that the violence and intimidation against journalists is investigated, and perpetrators are punished under the relevant laws in Indonesia.
The IFJ said: “Violence against journalists remains the largest challenge for journalists in Indonesia. On Human Rights Day, it speaks volumes of the state of media freedom in Indonesia when police attack a journalist for reporting on protests which advocate for human rights. The IFJ urge the police to respect journalists’ rights and stop employing excessive force when handling protests.”
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment
- HRD
- Media Worker
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Dec 18, 2019
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Oct 6, 2019
- Event Description
Human rights activist and the legal council coordinator for the Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi), Golfrid Siregar died on Sunday, October 6th, at the Haji Adam Malik Medan (RSUP HAM) general hospital.
The environmental watchdog’s North Sumatra council member Sumiati Surbakti urged police to investigate Golfrid’s death as she believes he was murdered. She maintains to deny Golfrid’s head injury as a result of a traffic accident.
“There were no bloodstains whatsoever found in the location that police refer to. There was wet soil found in his pants, and there are not wet soil at a flyover. It is clear that he was executed outside of the flyover. Police must investigate this, he is an environmentalist activist and human rights defender,” said Sumiati on Sunday.
According to reports, Golfrid Siregar was initially found with severe injuries to his head as it states he was found unconscious by a rickshaw driver with a destroyed cranium on Thursday, October 3, 2019, at around 01:00 Western Indonesia Time (WIB) at the Simpang Post flyover in Medan.
Golfrid was pronounced missing on the previous day of Wednesday, October 2. He initially departed from his home to meet an individual in the area of Marindal, which he was since unable to be contacted.
The rickshaw driver who found Golfrid then took him to the Mitra Sejati hospital and was unable to be submitted to the hospital without a name as he did not carry any form of identity. Not long after, the police came and took Golfrid to the RSUP HAM at 03:00 WIB.
Golfrid Siregar had undergone immediate surgery but was pronounced dead not long after due to the severity of his injury. His backpack containing his laptop, wallet, and ring was missing.
The North Sumatra Walhi suspects foul play was involved as they did not find any injury commonly found in victims of traffic accidents apart from Golfrid’s head injury that they suspect was caused by a massive blow to the head by a blunt object.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Death, Killing, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Right to life
- HRD
- Environmental rights defender
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Suspected non-state
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Oct 15, 2019
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Sep 27, 2019
- Event Description
The Metro Jaya Police has arrested human rights activist Ananda Badudu for raising funds to support the nationwide students protest via KitaBisa crowdfunding platform on September 23-24.
Ananda’s Twitter account on Friday, September 27, stated that he was picked up by the police for transferring funds for students.
The KitaBisa crowd fund he made has managed to garner around Rp175 million up to this day.
The musician and former journalist wrote at the crowdfunding page that he was moved to contribute the college students who are expressing their aspirations and that his intention in making the KitaBisa page was to fund the protesters’ consumption and mobile sound systems used in the protest against the House of Representatives.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Right to liberty and security
- HRD
- Media Worker, Pro-democracy defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Government, Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Active
- Date added
- Oct 3, 2019
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Sep 26, 2019
- Event Description
Activist and documentary filmmaker Dandhy Dwi Laksono has been accused by the Jakarta Police for spreading hate speech after he posted about clashes in Jayapura and Wamena, Papua, on his Twitter account.
Dandhy was arrested by the police in Bekasi, West Java, at 11 p.m. on Thursday, after which he was taken to the Jakarta Police headquarters for an interrogation that lasted until 4 a.m. on Friday.
He was named a suspect of violating Article 28 and Article 45 of the Electronic Information and Transactions (ITE) Law and accused of spreading information aimed at fueling hatred based on ethnicity, religion or race.
“In usual [practice], there should have been a summons [to testify] as a witness, but at about 11 p.m. [the police] suddenly handed me an arrest warrant,” Dandhy said after the questioning.
Dandhy’s lawyer Alghiffari Aqsa questioned the police’s decision to name his client a suspect, saying that the articles — which had been slammed by critics and activists for their potential to criminalize criticism — were irrelevant.
“The [information] that Dandhy wrote [on Twitter] is part of his freedom of expression in conveying his opinion on what happens in Papua,” Alghiffari said on Wednesday.
On Sept. 23, Dandhy wrote a thread on his Twitter account @Dandhy_Laksono about the clashes in Jayapura and Wamena, in which he posted the photo of students who were allegedly shot by bullets during the incident.
Papuan university students in exodus from campuses across Indonesia opened a crisis center in [Cendrawasih University]. Authorities pick them up from the campus to Expo Waena. Riots. Some died,” Dandhy wrote in his post.
High school students protest against racism by a teacher. [Security] apparatus handle them. The city is in chaos. Many are wounded by gunshots,” he went on.
Violent unrest erupted in the two cities of Papua on Monday, with some senior high school students reportedly being attacked by security staff as they dispersed a protest.
Papua Police, however, said that the protest occurred because of “baseless” provocation among students about an incident in which a teacher allegedly called a student a “monkey” last week.
After being named a suspect, Dandhy was released by the police on Friday morning. The police’s decision to name him a suspect has been met by criticisms from human rights and press freedom activists, who argue that Dandhy was facing prosecution for expressing his opinion, which in fact is guaranteed by the 1945 Constitution.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Enactment of repressive legislation and policies, Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Online, Right to liberty and security
- HRD
- Blogger/ Social Media Activist, Pro-democracy defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Government, Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Active
- Date added
- Oct 3, 2019
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Sep 24, 2019
- Event Description
Journalists covering student protests in cities across Indonesia were attacked by police in a series of brutal incidents on September 24. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate the Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) condemn the systematic harassment and brutality by Indonesian police and call for immediate action by authorities to hold all perpetrators to account.
Thousands of university students held rallies across Indonesia this week to protest the revision of several Indonesian laws in Jakarta, Bandung, Garut, Solo, Yogyakarta, Surabaya, Malang, Palembang, Medan, Denpasar, Makassar and Palu. AJI said some journalists covering the rallies were injured by police, while others were intimidated to stop filming or were asked to delete the videos.
At least four journalists were attacked during the Jakarta protests. According to AJI Jakarta branch, a journalist for Kompas Nibras Nada Nailufar was intimidated by police to delete footage of alleged police brutality against a protester near the Jakarta Convention Centre during the evening of September 24. Vanny El Rahman, a reporter of IDN Times, was assaulted and also pressured to erase a video of police violence in Slipi, in West Jakarta. Tri Kurnia Yunianto, of Katadata, and Febrian Ahmad, of Metro TV, were attacked in Jakarta. Despite showing a press card, police confiscated Kurnia’s mobile phone and deleted a video of police firing tear gas at protesters. In a separate incident, Metro TV’s Febrian Ahmad was set upon by a mob of protesters who attacked his work car with sticks and stones.
In Makassar, South Sulawesi, AJI Makassar reported that three journalists were assaulted by police at a rally in front of the regional legislative council. Journalists Muhammad Darwi Fathir, of Antara news agency; Saiful, of inikata.com; and Ishak Pasabuan, of Makassar Today; were physically attacked by police during police clashes with student protesters. In Palu, on Central Sulawesi, police snatched the camera of Rian Saputra, a journalist with public broadcaster TVRI Central Sulawesi and demanded he delete videos.
AJI calls on authorities to investigate the attacks and urged Indonesia’s Press Council to establish an independent task force to deal with violence inflicted against journalists during the mass protests in the country.
AJI Chairman, Abdul Manan, said: “We must remind all sides to respect journalists’ safety while they are on the jobs. We also ask newsrooms to provide tools to keep journalists safe.”
The IFJ said: “We condemn the attacks against journalists in Indonesia while they are endeavouring to do their jobs and report in the public interest. Indonesia’s authorities need to respect the media’s role and ensure every effort to ensure the safety of journalists while they are covering protests.”
- Impact of Event
- 4
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Intimidation and Threats, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment
- HRD
- Media Worker
- Perpetrator-State
- Government, Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Oct 3, 2019
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Sep 13, 2019
- Event Description
Journalists covering the demonstration in front of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) in Jakarta, on Friday, September 13, were harassed, blocked and had their equipment damaged. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate the Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) Indonesia condemn the attack and call the authorities to investigate and hold accountable those responsible for the assault.
A group of 100 people calling itself ‘The Alliance of Students and Youth Volunteers who Love the NKRI’ and the Indonesia Students Association staged a protestoutside the KPK offices in Jakarta in support of the revisions of the KPK Law No. 32/2002. The demonstration turned violent when protesters started to smash floral bouquets sent by the activists of Indonesia’s anti-corruption movement and threw sticks and stones into the building. They also took down the black cloth covering the logo of KPK and names inside the building. The black cloth was placed there as part of the previous protest against the revision of the KPK Law, which will weaken the institution. The black cloth was a symbol of the gloom and mourning.
The journalists covering the protests were also targeted, stones and rocks were thrown at the press room beside the KPK lobby. Some of the journalists were attacked including on from Berita Satu who was hit. Protesters tried to obstruct the media from recording the violence and one reporter’s camera and tripod were destroyed.
AJI, in its statement, said it regretted the police officers who were on the scene did not take serious action during the riot. The officers allowed the attackers to go and asked the journalists to stop filming of taking photos.
“We urge the police to investigate the riot and prosecute the demonstrators who attacked journalists. We also demand the authorities to ensure the safety of the journalists in Indonesia while they are on duty. In conducting the activities of his profession, the journalist is protected by the Press law,” AJI added.
The IFJ said: “We stand with AJI in condemning the assault against journalists. We also call the Indonesian authorities to investigate and hold accountable those responsible for the attack. The incident was not the first time that the journalists were targeted during the riot. Indonesian authorities must ensure the protection of journalists so it will not occur again in the future.”
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Violence (physical), Wounds and Injuries
- Rights Concerned
- Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment
- HRD
- Media Worker
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Non-state
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Oct 3, 2019
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Sep 24, 2019
- Event Description
Yesterday, a riot police officer beat and kicked Muh Darwin Fatir, a reporter at Indonesian national news agency Antara News, while he was covering a protest at the parliament building in Makassar, the capital of Indonesia’s South Sulawesi province, according to a report by his employer.
Fatir suffered bruises to his head and boot marks were visible on his body where he was kicked in the stomach; he was treated for his injuries at the local Awal Bros Hospital, according to Antara News.
At least two other journalists, Ishak Pasa'buan, of local outlet Makassar Today, and Muh Saiful Rania, of news website Inikata.com, were also beaten by police, according to a report by Makassar Today.
Several students were also injured during the protest against changes to Indonesia’s corruption and criminal laws, which turned violent when student protesters threw stones and police responded with tear gas and physical violence, according to Antara News and a report by local news outlet Tempo.
"We strongly urge Indonesian authorities to thoroughly and independently investigate the police beatings of journalists in Makassar, and to bring those responsible to justice," said CPJ's Senior Southeast Asia Representative Shawn Crispin. "Journalists must be free to report on civil unrest without fear of being targeted by authorities."
Akhmad Munir, news director at Antara News, called on police to open a serious and transparent investigation into the attack on Fatir in a statement.
The protests in Makassar occurred simultaneously with protests in other Indonesian cities, including Jakarta, Surabaya, and Yogyakarta, according to Tempo.
CPJ emailed Indonesia’s National Police for comment but did not receive a reply.
- Impact of Event
- 3
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Violence (physical), Wounds and Injuries
- Rights Concerned
- Offline, Right to healthy and safe environment
- HRD
- Media Worker
- Perpetrator-State
- Government, Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Oct 3, 2019
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Sep 4, 2019
- Event Description
Indonesian police have named human rights lawyer and well-known West Papua advocate Veronica Koman as a suspect in the spreading of “fake news”, accusing her of provoking widespread unrest in Indonesia’s easternmost provinces.
In a move slammed by Amnesty International Indonesia, the human rights lawyer faces charges under the country’s controversial electronic information and transactions law, and faces up to six years in jail if found guilty.
Police specifically mentioned Koman’s posts about an incident in Surabaya in mid-August where military and nationalist militia were captured on video calling Papuan students “monkeys” and “dogs”.
East Java police said the lawyer had provoked and inflamed anti-racist riots that have swept across West Papua in recent weeks, and accused of her spreading fake news and provocative material.
Indonesian police say they have also contacted Interpol to seek assistance in locating the Indonesian lawyer, who they believe is abroad.
Indonesia’s National Commission of Human Rights slammed the move, saying Koman had attempted only to provide “necessary information from a different point of view”.
Usman Hamid, the executive director of Amnesty International Indonesia, said the move was deeply misguided. “The root of the real problem is the act of racism by some members of the TNI [Indonesian army] and the excessive use of force by the police in the student dormitory in Surabaya,” Usman told tirto.id.
Since unrest has flared across West Papua – divided into the two Indonesian provinces of Papua and West Papua – in some cases erupting in violent and fatal clashes, Koman has proved a critical source of information, regularly updating her Twitter account with photos and videos that have provided a rare insight into the realities on the ground.
It comes at a time when internet access has been cut for more than two weeks in the remote area, which is restricted to foreign journalists.
Meanwhile in Geneva, Michelle Bachelet, the UN high commissioner for human rights, who until now has been blocked from the visiting West Papua, said on Wednesday that she was concerned about escalating violence.
“There should be no place for such violence in a democratic and diverse Indonesia, and I encourage the authorities to engage in dialogue with the people of Papua and West Papua on their aspirations and concerns, as well as to restore internet services and refrain from any excessive use of force,” she said, “Blanket internet shutdowns are likely to contravene freedom of expression and limiting communications may exacerbate tensions”.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Woman
- Violation
- Enactment of repressive legislation and policies, Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Online
- HRD
- Lawyer, WHRD
- Perpetrator-State
- Government, Judiciary
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Oct 1, 2019
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Sep 3, 2019
- Event Description
A politician from Perindo Party of Sorong Sayang Mandabayan is undergoing police question in Manokwari Resort Police Headquarters, Papua, over the possession of 1,500 flags of Bintang Kejora or morning star, the symbol of the Free Papua Movement.
“The questioning is still afoot in Manokwari police headquarters,” said National Police spokesman Brig. Gen. Dedi Prasetyo in his office, South Jakarta, Tuesday, September 3.
Sayang was arrested in Rendani Airport, Manokwari, right before claiming his baggage. The airport’s Aviation Security (Avsec) suspected Sayang’s wary behaviors.
The team then searched through his belongings and discovered 1,500 pieces of the small flag of Bintang Kejora in his pink suitcase. He was brought to Rendani Sector Police to be picked by Manokwari police officers for further examination.
Dedi said that according to Manokwari Police, Sayang Mandabayan boarded Wings Air from DEO Airport Sorong to join a peaceful rally which would take place today, September 3, in Manokwari. “We are still examining the suspicion,” he concluded.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of movement, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Pro-democracy defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Government, Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Oct 1, 2019
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Aug 6, 2014
- Event Description
Jayapura. Two French journalists were on Friday handed short jail terms for illegally reporting in Indonesia's Papua province, but will walk free next week after already having served the time in custody, their lawyer said. Thomas Dandois, 40, and Valentine Bourrat, 29, were detained at the start of August while making a documentary for Franco-German television channel Arte about Papua's separatist movement. Indonesia is deeply sensitive about journalists covering Papua, where a low-level insurgency against the central government has simmered for decades, and rarely grants visas for foreigners to report independently in the region. At the trial in Jayapura, the capital of Papua, the pair were charged with breaking immigration laws since they were reporting with tourist, not journalist, visas - a crime punishable by up to five years in jail. Prosecutors had sought a four-month sentence during the trial, which started this week, saying the journalists had admitted their mistake and apologized. However a panel of judges handed them a sentence of only two months and 15 days, their lawyer Aristo Pangaribuan told Agence France-Presse. They will be released next week, he said. "This decision is good because they will go home on Monday," said the lawyer. "But from a legal perspective, this is not very good because it opens the door for the criminalization of journalistic activities." They did not plan to appeal, he added. Foreign journalists detained in the past for illegally reporting in Papua were swiftly deported.
- Impact of Event
- 2
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Right to fair trial
- Source
[Jakarta Globe](Malaysia Today
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Sep 20, 2019
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Sep 17, 2014
- Event Description
A radical group has threatened to use force to close down a seminar on LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) issues organized by Sanata Dharma University's School of Psychology. "We have requested the seminar be cancelled. If not, we will cancel it by force," Muhammad Fuad, leader of the Ka'abah Defender Movement, one of the elements grouped under the Islamic Society Forum (FUI), said on Wednesday. He said he was worried that so-called academic freedom had been hijacked by some groups of people who wanted to inject the society with discourses on LGBT issues. He said the LGBT orientations should be viewed like a spreading disease that could harm Islamic values and the morals of society. Sanata Dharma rector Johanes Eka Priyatma said he had been made aware of the threat, saying that the university would reconsider and cancel the seminar if it turned out that the seminar's theme would hurt the feelings of some groups in town. "We always have the option to cancel the seminar if we find out that it could hurt the feelings of some groups," Johanes said on Wednesday. However, he argued that the sole reason behind organizing this seminar was to provide a stage upon which to discuss LGBT issues from an academic perspective. LBGT activist Renate Arisugiwa acknowledged his disappointment at the threat, saying that it wasn't necessary as they would gather and discuss about topics like the rights of LGBT people who are often neglected in daily life. "We want to discuss problems that are often being experienced by LGBT people," he said. He also criticized the view that the LGBT orientations should be viewed as diseases, citing that the World Health Organization had not categorized them as diseases since the 1990s and Indonesia had ratified the same policy in 1993. The director of the Legal Aid Foundation (LBH) Yogyakarta branch, Samsuddin Nurseha, said the police should react to the threats by providing protection for both the seminar and its participants. Sleman Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Ihsan Amin had refused to comment on this matter, giving as a reason that he was in the middle of a meeting. (dic) Source: Jakarta Post (The Jakarta Post
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Violation
- Intimidation and Threats
- Rights Concerned
- Academic freedom, Freedom of assembly
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Active
- Date added
- Sep 20, 2019
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Aug 20, 2014
- Event Description
Human rights activists called on police on Wednesday to investigate the death of the Sorong Raya West Papua National Committee (KNPB) chairman Marthinus Yohame. "It's very shocking that the body was found inside a gunny sack floating on the sea," West Papua human rights lawyer Yan Christian Warinussy told The Jakarta Post. The body of Marthinus Yohame, 27, was found on the sea inside a tied gunny sack in Nana waters by a fisherman who was fishing behind the Dom Port in Sorong, West Papua. Yan Christian said that the death of Marthinus might have something to do with President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's visit to the region to officially open Sail Raja Ampat on Aug. 23. He said that before Marthinus left his house on Aug. 20, a KNPB supporter, Abner Wanma--who was one of the dancers for Sail Raja Ampat's main event-- was taken by police from his lodge in Waisai Raja Ampat after a dance rehearsal. "Abner was returned home the following day and at the same time there was information saying that the KNPB Sorong Raya chairman had not yet come home," Yan said. There were rumours that the KNPB was to raise the Papua separatist group's Bintang Kejora flag during SBY's visit, Yan Christian said. "It's very extreme if someone was killed just to prevent the flag from being raised," he said. He also called on the KNPB and Marthinus' family to provide police with as much information as possible to aid them with the investigation. Yan Christian also asked the police to give wide access to the family to help reveal the truth of the case. He urged the police to thoroughly investigate Marthinus' death, the motive and the perpetrators. Meanwhile, the police are still waiting for an autopsy to be performed on Marthinus' body as part of the investigation. "Without an autopsy it will be difficult for the police to uncover the facts around his death," Papua Police's spokesperson Sr. Comr. Pudjo Sulistyo told the Post in Jayapura on Wednesday. Pudjo said Marthinus' body was still in the state-run RSUD Sorong hospital awaiting the autopsy, pending his family's approval. He said the autopsy was sought because his death was considered unusual. He said a wound that was one centimetre by one centimetre big was found on the left side of his chest and another wound that was two-by-three centimetre big was found on his right abdomen. "If no autopsy is conducted we will never know the cause of the wounds in the chest and abdomen," Pudjo said. Before Marthinus' body was found, his family had reported to police that he had left his house on Aug. 20 and never returned.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Violation
- Killing, Reprisal as Result of Communication, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Minority Rights, Right to life
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Sep 20, 2019
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Aug 27, 2014
- Event Description
Civil society and human rights groups have strongly criticized National Police chief Gen. Sutarman for stating that the force will continue to investigate a member of the National Police Commission (Kompolnas), a state-sanctioned watchdog, for speaking out in a TV interview about rampant corruption in the police. Sutarman's target was Adrianus Meliala, also a professor of criminology at the University of Indonesia (UI). Indonesia Police Watch (IPW) chairman Neta S. Pane said on Wednesday that the legal battle against Adrianus reflected the police's reluctance to accept criticism and begin the long-stalled process of bureaucratic reform within the institution. "There are scores of corruption cases implicating rank-and-file officers up to police generals, yet the force appears to keep those from public scrutiny and does not bring corrupt officers to justice," Neta said during a meeting at Kompolnas in Jakarta. Adrianus, a former journalist, is under investigation for allegedly defaming the force in a recent interview on Metro TV, in which he said that criminal investigation divisions at the regional police level were often exploited like "automatic teller machines" by the police's top brass to enrich themselves. The statement was made in response to the arrest of four West Java Police officers, who were caught red-handed tampering with an online gambling investigation and accepting over Rp 5 billion (US$425,894) in bribes. Adrianus declined to withdraw his statement and insisted it was based on numerous public complaints and reports from police officers received by Kompolnas. Sutarman said the intention of investigating a promiment professor of criminology due to the latter's comments remained intact. Sutarman said Adrianus should be held responsible for his words, despite Adrianus speaking out in his capacity as the member of Kompolnas. "I will always accept criticism based on facts, but we cannot accept them if they are some sort of analytical view. Even my seniors - former National Police chiefs - feel these analyses are unacceptable," he said. IPW's Neta said there were several unresolved cases, including an alleged bribery case implicating Jakarta Police Traffic Corps director Sr. Comr. Nurhadi Yuwono and East Java Police Traffic Director Sr. Comr. Rahmat Hidayat. However, despite possessing strong evidence, the National Police have not launched an investigation into the allegations. In May, Nurhadi, Rahmat and several of their subordinates were removed from their posts for allegedly accepting hundreds of millions of rupiah in kickbacks from agencies arranging driver's licenses and vehicle registration documents. The National Police have also been accused of dragging their feet in investigating a civil servant in Batam municipality, Riau Islands. The individual had a questionable bank balance of Rp 1.3 trillion and was allegedly linked to the fuel-smuggling business. Ray Rangkuti of the Indonesian Civil Society Circle said the investigation into Adrianus gave the impression that the National Police were belittling Kompolnas, which was tasked with supervising the police's performance. "Adrianus' summons may be the police's way of showing that they can treat Kompolnas as their little brother or subordinate," he said.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Violation
- Intimidation and Threats, Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Right to information
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Sep 20, 2019
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Mar 6, 2019
- Event Description
JAKARTA: Indonesian police arrested an Amnesty activist for insulting the military, the group said on Thursday, after he compared a plan to allow senior officers to hold civilian positions to the days of autocratic leader Suharto. Robertus Robet, a board member of Amnesty International Indonesia, was arrested late on Wednesday, the group said in a statement. Asked about details of the arrest, police spokesman Dedi Prasetyo cited a law under which those who intentionally insult a public institution face jail of up to 18 months. Prasetyo did not give further details. Police arrested Robet based on a speech made during a rally last week in which he spoke against a plan by the government to allow senior military officers to hold civilian positions in government institutions, Amnesty said. The plan "brought to mind the Indonesian Armed Forces (ABRI) dual function in New Order era", Amnesty said, referring to the military under Suharto rule. A video circulating online also showed Robet singing during his speech. "The song was intended as my criticism of the ABRI of the past not the Indonesian National Military (TNI) of the present, let alone intended to insult the profession and institutional organisation of the TNI," Robet said in a televised statement on Thursday. Amnesty said in a statement Robet's arrest was "not only a clear threat to the freedom of speech and expression in Indonesia, but also poses a threat for human rights activists in general". Suharto, who ruled Indonesia with an iron fist for 32 years, was forced from office in 1998 as the world's fourth most populous nation descended into economic and social chaos. Much of the blame for that crisis focused on the nepotism and corruption that became the hallmark of Suharto's later years in power and which saw family members and close associates amass fortunes and come to dominate Indonesia's economy.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Enactment of repressive legislation and policies, Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Offline, Right to liberty and security
- HRD
- Pro-democracy defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Armed forces/ Military, Government, Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Active
- Date added
- Sep 20, 2019
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Feb 2, 2019
- Event Description
The police have proceeded to a fully fledged criminal investigation of the reported assault on two Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) investigators who were assigned to tail several Papuan officials at a Jakarta hotel, the antigraft body says. "According to the information we have received from the Jakarta Police, they will use the result of medical examinations of our injured employees as evidence," KPK spokesman Febri Diansyah said in Jakarta on Thursday. "This should confirm the allegations of assault on the on-duty officers[...] and dismiss claims made by other parties regarding the incident at the hotel. The remaining task is to look for potential suspects." The incident occurred on Saturday night at the Borobudur Hotel in Central Jakarta, where officials from the Papua provincial administration, including Governor Lukas Enembe, were holding a meeting with Papua Legislative Council (DPRD) members to discuss the province's 2019 draft budget. At that time, an administration staff member noticed that one of the two KPK investigators positioned in the hotel was taking photographs of the officials. The Papua officials subsequently detained the KPK employees. According to the antigraft body, its investigators were then assaulted, resulting in injuries, including a broken nose that required surgery. The KPK reported the assault to the Jakarta Police on Sunday afternoon. The Papua administration, however, has rejected the KPK's narrative. Its spokesperson, Gilbert Yakwar, denied the assault or indeed that any sort of altercation occurred between the two sides. "Regarding the issue of assault on the two officials resulting in surgery to the nose and/or face, we need to reiterate that this is not true," he said in a statement on Monday. "There was only pushing involved because[the administration officials] became emotional about being suspected of bribery and part of a KPK raid." Febri added that the antigraft body appreciated the Jakarta Police's swift response in investigating the case. One of the injured investigators, identified as Muhammad Gilang, remained under medical treatment at the hospital after undergoing successful surgery on Monday. Jakarta Police investigators on Wednesday questioned at least five witnesses in the case. "The witnesses include three security guards, a security camera operator and a hotel receptionist," Jakarta Police spokesman Sr. Comr. Argo Yuwono said on Thursday, as quoted by kompas.com. He added that investigators had sent security camera footage depicting the alleged assault to the National Police's forensics laboratory. Antigraft activists, including Indonesia Corruption Watch (ICW) and Transparency International Indonesia, have called on the police to thoroughly investigate the case in order to prevent similar attacks from recurring in the future. The Anti-Corruption Study Center (PUKAT) at Gadjah Mada University added its voice on Wednesday, demanding that the police solve the case once and for all so similar attacks would not disrupt the commission's fight against corruption. "Law enforcers should provide protection to KPK leaders and employees in conducting their work," PUKAT researcher Oce Madril said. Meanwhile on Thursday, the KPK named House of Representatives lawmaker Sukiman and the acting head of the public works agency in Pegunungan Arfak, West Papua, Natan Pasombo, suspects in a graft case related to the deliberations of fiscal transfers allocated for the regency in the 2017 revised State Budget and 2018 State Budget. Febri stressed the case was not related to Saturday's alleged assault.
- Impact of Event
- 2
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Right to information
- HRD
- RTI activist
- Perpetrator-State
- Government
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Sep 20, 2019
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Jan 7, 2019
- Event Description
Eight activists with the West Papua National Committee, or KNPB, have been questioned by Indonesian police in Timika in relation to alleged subversion or treason. This comes after members of the pro-independence organisation were forced out of their secretariat by dozens of police last Thursday in the southern Papuan city. Police allegations relate to the 31st of December, when KNPB members said they prepared to host a prayer event before a joint police and military operation dispersed them. However, a lawyer working for the KNPB, Veronica Koman, has disputed the legality of police procedure when questioning KNPB activists on Saturday. She said police failed to issue the required notice of three days for the summons. CNN Indonesia reported that the KNPB secretariat is still under the control of Indonesian military and police who intend to use it as a post. The local police chief, Senior Commissioner Agung Marlianto, said police have been acting in the interests of safeguarding the unity of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia. UPDATE: On 5 January 2019 three men of the 8 questioned were detained and later charged with treason, which carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment in Indonesia.
- Impact of Event
- 8
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Right to liberty and security
- HRD
- Minority rights defender, Pro-democracy defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Government, Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Sep 20, 2019
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Jan 28, 2019
- Event Description
MENEMENG, Indonesia - An environmental activist and his family survived an attack on their lives early Sunday morning after assailants barricaded them inside their home and set it on fire. Murdani heads a chapter of Indonesia's largest environmental NGO, the Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi). At around 3 a.m., he and his wife woke to the smell of burning on the second floor of their home in Menemeng village on Lombok, an island next to Bali. Over the past few months, Murdani had noticed people watching his house. He had recently taken to sleeping on the front porch in order to keep guard, though on this night he slept upstairs. Upon waking, Murdani and his wife immediately woke their two children. Murdani grabbed the younger one and rushed downstairs to find the front door on fire. The fire had surrounded part of the house and was spreading inside. His wife brought the older child down by way of the roof of a kiosk next door. Seeing her shouting, the neighbors rushed over to help. It took them 45 minutes to douse the flames. After dawn broke and the police arrived, they found a pillow under the front wheel of Murdani's car, apparently used to set it alight. They also found a plastic bag that smelled of gasoline by the house. Whoever started the fire had covered the security camera above the front door with a hat. They used a wooden chair to jam the door shut and a bamboo table to block another door. "The goal was to trap us inside," Murdani told Mongabay two days after the attack. Precisely why Murdani was targeted is not yet clear. The list of contentious development projects he has spoken out against in West Nusa Tenggara province, where he heads Walhi's operations, is long - from the reclamation of Bima Bay on the neighboring island of Sumbawa to gold mining on Lombok. However, Murdani suspects it was his work on sand mining that prompted the attack. Sand mines abound in the part of Lombok where Murdani lives. Under his leadership, Walhi's chapter in the province has fought illegal sand mines and urged the government not to issue permits for new sand mines. A year ago, residents asked Murdani to help advocate for the rejection of a proposed sand mine on the border of Menemeng and Bilebante, a village known as an ecotourism destination. Residents have complained the sand mining has resulted in damaged roads, landslides and cloudy water. At one point the developers behind a controversial plan to reclaim Bali's Benoa Bay floated plans to dredge sand from Lombok to be used as infill for the massive tourism project, although the provincial government rejected the proposal. "We've received a lot of threats by text message," Murdani said. There are many players in the local sand mining industry. Murdani doesn't want to speculate as to the culprit. He wants the police to handle it, although Walhi has formed its own team to investigate the attack. Murdani's case is not an outlier, said Puri Kencana Putri, campaign manager with Amnesty International. She pointed to the 2015 murder of Salim Kancil, a farmer who organized protests against a sand mine in Lumajang, East Java; and an attack last November on the office of the Mining Advocacy Network, or Jatam, in East Kalimantan province. "In Murdani's case, we know he advocates for and defends people's rights in the natural resource and extractive sectors, including mining," Puri said. "There are groups who don't like what he does." She called on the government to ensure protection for Murdani and his family. From 2010 to 2018, there were 171 recorded cases of violence against activists in Indonesia, according to Ainul Yaqin from the Indonesian Human Protection Foundation (YPII). Most of the victims were environmental activists. Muhammad Isnur of the Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation called on the police to focus on catching not just the people who attacked Murdani's house, but whoever put them up to it. "They've got to go after the mastermind," he said. However, he was pessimistic about the police getting to the bottom of the case, citing the lack of progress in the Jatam investigation.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Intimidation and Threats, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Right to healthy and safe environment
- HRD
- Community-based HRD, Environmental rights defender
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Suspected non-state
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Sep 20, 2019
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Dec 1, 2018
- Event Description
Hundreds of Papuan students faced off with counterprotesters in Indonesia's second largest city of Surabaya today in a rally calling for the Melanesian region's independence while pro-independence sources reported more than 300 people arrested in West Papua. The Surabaya rally was organised by the Papua Students Alliance. The demonstrators chanted "Freedom Papua" in Surabaya city to mark December 1, which many West Papuans consider as the 57th anniversary of what should have been their independence, report news agencies. The crowd, many of whom wearing headbands of the Morning Star flag - banned by Indonesian authorities, was blocked from marching to the city center by scores of counterprotesters from several youth organisations waving the Indonesian flag. They confronted the pro-independence protesters with sharpened bamboos. Several hundred members of anti-riot police prevented the two rival groups from clashing. The protest ended after about two hours. However, human rights sources reported tonight that Indonesian police and military had surrounded Papuan student dormitories in Surabaya and arrested 223 people. They were being detained at the Surabaya City sector police station. The Free West Papuan Campaign reports that more than 300 people have been arrested across West Papua. Peaceful demonstrations In several regions of West Papua, peaceful demonstrations took place. Protests were reported in Jakarta, Surabaya, Palu, Kupang, Ternate, Makassar, Manado, Ambon, Poso, Sula, Timika, Meruake, Waropen, and Tobelo. In addition to police intervention during public gatherings, the London-based campaign's website said it had received reports that Indonesian security forces had also raided several student dormitories, and the West Papua National Committee (KNPB) headquarters was vandalised. From the monitoring team, below is the interim report of arrests throughout West Papua and other parts of Indonesia: 1. Kupang - 18 people arrested. 2. Ambon - 43 arrested. 3. Ternate - 99 arrested. One of the activists was rushed to hospital due to suffocation 4. Jayapura around 85 people from 4 different locations: Dok IX, Abe, Jayapura and Sentani. 5. Jakarta - 140 arrested 6. Surabaya - hundreds involved in a long march towards Kamasan III student dormitary were confronted by tni-polri and some students were bruised from confrontation. 7. Manado - 29 arrested 8 Waropen - 7 arrested. Names: Jhon Wenggi, Yulianus Kowela, Monika Imbiri and Fiktor Daimboa 9. Sorong and Merauke, including KNPB HQ in Waena, Perumnas III: in lock down and an urgent need for advocacy at these places. RNZ Pacific also reports mass arrests over West Papuan demonstrations in several Indonesian cities. Today marks the 57th anniversary of the first time West Papua's flag of independence, the Morning Star, was raised. In commemoration of the historic event numerous non-violent peaceful demonstrations and prayer vigils were organised around the country. Worldwide flag raisings of international solidarity increase each year as the support for West Papuan independence gains momentum. In New Zealand, flagraising events were held in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. This protests comes at a time of increased violence in West Papua, including suspected extrajudicial killings in the region. Urgent issues of concern also include increased military presence, the killing of civilians caught in crossfire in the mountain regions, and armed civilian movements of Papuans protecting their villages. The International Coalition for Papua (ICP) compiles data on political arrests and violence in West Papua. This information has been made public through quarterly reports. The latest ICP reports are at www.humanrightspapua.org
- Impact of Event
- 300
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Judicial Harassment, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Right to self-determination
- HRD
- Community-based HRD, Student, Youth
- Perpetrator-State
- Government, Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Sep 20, 2019
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Nov 20, 2018
- Event Description
Indonesia's Supreme Court upheld the conviction and increased the prison term for an environmentalist found guilty of spreading communism during an anti-mining protest last year, his defense attorney said Tuesday. The Banyuwangi District Court in East Java province in January convicted Hari Budiawan (alias Budi Pego) of spreading the outlawed teachings of Marxism and Leninism by waving a hammer-and-sickle flag during an anti-mining protest in April 2017. Budi, 38, has maintained there were no pro-Communist banners at the protest. The East Java high court upheld Budi's 10-month sentence in March, but the Supreme Court increased the prison term to four years in an Oct. 16 decision that was not made public at the time. Budi was notified of the Supreme Court's verdict by mail on Nov. 16, defense lawyer Hari Kurniawan said. "We regret the decision," Hari told BenarNews, adding that he likely would seek a case review for Budi, who is not in jail. Supreme Court spokesman Suhadi told BenarNews the judges reached the decision independently. "The public has the right to judge its fairness. But the judges' decision must be respected," Suhadi said. Communism has been outlawed in the nation since the mid-1960s, after a failed coup blamed on the Indonesian Communist Party (PKI) led to nationwide killings that targeted suspected PKI members in 1965 and 1966. Protest Budi and other residents protested against a gold mine operated by PT Bumi Suksesindo, saying it caused mudflows that polluted the coastal area. He has described the charges against him as fabricated. "The police and members of the TNI (Indonesian National Army) were aware of all our banners, because they were there when we made and installed them," he said at the time of his arrest. "They even photographed every banner we wrote." Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation activist Asfinawati, who uses one name, expressed concerns about the decision. "This is a real threat to the protection of human rights in Indonesia, especially for people who want to participate in the protection of the environment," she told BenarNews. It was not the first time the Supreme Court has increased a prison term or overturned a not-guilty verdict following an appeal. In a recent case that has sparked public outrage, the court sentenced to six months a teacher who made public a recording of her school's principal engaging in a lewd conversation with her. The top court overturned a lower court ruling that cleared the teacher, Baiq Nuril, of defamation charges and ordered her to pay a fine of 500 million rupiah (U.S. $34,000), or spend an additional three months in jail. Nuril was found guilty of distributing or transmitting content that violates morality as stipulated in the Information and Electronic Transaction Law.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Right to fair trial
- HRD
- Environmental rights defender, Land rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Government, Judiciary
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Active
- Date added
- Sep 20, 2019
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Oct 11, 2018
- Event Description
About a dozen activists have staged a brief, peaceful protest at the annual meeting of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund in Bali, Indonesia. Representatives of various rights groups held up placards and chanted "Defend peoples' rights!" and "Stop the attacks!" outside meeting rooms Thursday at a convention center where media and civil society groups are gathered during the annual meeting. Those involved had badges allowing them to enter the tightly guarded venue. Members of advocacy groups for women, farmers and workers said their gathering of about 500 at a hotel in the city of Denpasar, miles from the conference, was twice shut down by police. An IMF staff member said she would discuss the issue and bring it to the "highest levels." ___
- Impact of Event
- 500
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Administrative Harassment, Enactment of repressive legislation and policies
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Right to Protest
- HRD
- NGO staff
- Perpetrator-State
- Government
- Source
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- Monitoring Status
- Active
- Date added
- Sep 20, 2019
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Jul 6, 2018
- Event Description
In the afternoon of 6 July 2018, a group of Papuan students gathered inside the Papuan student dormitory in Kalasan Road 10, Sub-district Tambaksari. Members of the Papuan Student Alliance (AMP) organized a discussion for the commemoration of the 20. Anniversary of the Biak massacre. The students wanted to watch a documentary about the massacre and discuss the incident with friends and activists. At 07.00 pm, more than 100 security force personnel consisting of officers from the police unit for the enforcement of public order (SATPOL PP), district police and military members gathered in front of the dormitory. The security forces had allegedly been called by the head of Tambaksari sub-district, Mr Ridwan Mubarun, who intended to disperse the peaceful student assembly. Being concerned about the large number of security forces in front of the dormitory, one of the students called Mohamad Soleh, a lawyer of Surabaya Legal Aid Institute (LBH Surabaya), and asked him to support the students at the dormitory. Suara PapuaAround 20.30 pm, a group of Papuan students accompanied by the LBH lawyer, and Anindya Joediono, a law student of Narotama University and activist of the National Student Front (FMN), went outside to meet with Mr. Mubarun. The head of Tambaksari sub-district stated that he and the police officers had come to the dormitory to disperse the assembly because he suspected the students to discuss about the political independence of West Papua. The government official allegedly intended to check the students' identities, arguing that the dispersal was a law enforcement operation. When the LBH lawyer and Anindya Joediono asked Mr. Mubarun to show the warrant, the police officers did not show any document authorising the dispersal. A heated discussion between the head of sub-district and the students began (see image above). The situation escalated when a police officer rudely shouted at Anindya Joediono. Thereupon, police officers tried to forcefully drag Anindya's friend Isabella and LBH lawyer Mohamad Soleh away from the students. One police officer indecently touched Anindya's breasts and pulled her shirt until one of the buttons was ripped off. Meanwhile, several police officers attempted to drag Anindya to a police vehicle. Several police officers began to check on the Papuan students' motorcycles alleging them of having stolen the bikes. At 11.00 pm the security forces left the Papuan student dormitory without entering the building. The students fear that racist sentiments and negative media publicity could trigger horizontal conflicts between Papuans and non-Papuans, since similar incidents have frequently occurred in multiple cities of Indonesia. Anindya Joediono stated in an interview with the Papuan media outlet "Suara Papua' that the AMP had allegedly received racist comments through social media calling the Papuan students "monyets', "negros', "niggers' after the incident. After the incident, LBH Surabaya published a press release in which the human rights organisation emphasized that freedom of expression, freedom of opinion and freedom of association are guaranteed under international law and national law through article 28 E (3) of the Indonesian Constitution of 1945, and article 24 (1) of Law 39/ 1999 on human rights. LBH Surabaya called on the President of Indonesia, the head of the East Jawa Regional Police (POLDA Jawa Timur) and the municipal government of Surabaya to ensure that no discriminative measures against Papuan students will occur again and that the previously mentioned rights will be respected and protected. Moreover, police officers who were involved in offenses against students shall be prosecuted in accordance with the law.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Woman
- Violation
- Gender Based Harassment, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Right to healthy and safe environment
- HRD
- Student, WHRD, Youth
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Sep 20, 2019
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Jun 10, 2018
- Event Description
A South Kalimantan journalist who had been detained by the authorities for more than a month after being charged with defamation for his articles died on Sunday. The journalist, identified as Muhammad Yusuf from online news portal KemajuanRakyat.co.id, died at Kotabaru Regional Public Hospital in Kotabaru, South Kalimantan, around two weeks after being transferred from the Kotabaru Police's detention center to Kotabaru penitentiary on May 27. Yusuf had been charged with defamation and hate speech as stipulated under the 2008 Electronic Information and Transactions Law. He had reportedly complained of breathing difficulties, chest pain and had vomited inside the detention on Saturday before being rushed to the hospital. "Yusuf passed away at exactly 2:30 pm at Kotabaru hospital," said Kotabaru Police chief Adj. Sr. Comm. Suhasto on Monday. The police accused Yusuf of defaming and inciting hate speech against oil palm plantation company PT Multi Sarana Agro Mandiri (MSAM) on KemajuanRakyat.co.id, his social media accounts and during rallies. MSAM is owned by coal-tycoon Syamsudin Andi Arsyad, also known as Haji Isam. Suhasto said the police arrested Yusuf after having consulted the Press Council. The Press Council confirmed that they had investigated 23 of Yusuf's published articles and found that most of them were "unverified, unbalanced and opinionated" and were therefore considered as defying the council's standards of journalism and the 1999 Press Law. The Press Council concluded that those who felt disadvantaged by Yusuf's writings could press charges against him using legislation other than the 1999 Press Law. (nor/ahw)
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Death, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to life
- HRD
- Media Worker
- Perpetrator-State
- Government
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Sep 20, 2019
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Jan 24, 2018
- Event Description
The Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA) and its member, the Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI), strongly denounce the decision made by the District Court of Banyuwangi, East Java, to convict Heri Budiawan, also known as Budi Pego, for spreading communism. He was charged with violating article 107(a) of Law No. 27 Year 1999 on Crimes against National Security. Budi Pego is an environmental rights defender, who opposed the development of Gold Mine in Tumpang Pitu, East Java. The District Court sentenced him to 10 months imprisonment, deviating from the seven years sentence that was originally sought by the Prosecutor. The Government has falsely accused Budi Pego of promoting communism and having failed to submit a written notification to hold a protest.[1] An appeal in his case has been submitted by YLBHI on 29 January 2018. Tumpang Pitu had been designated as a conservation forest. However, former Forestry Ministry, Zulkifli Hasan, issued a decree to change its status to become a production forest in 2013. The local community has been opposing mining activities in the area since 1997. Budi Pego was arrested on 4 September 2017 for allegedly displaying a banner with a hammer-and-sickle logo during a protest against gold mining activities in the Gold Mine in Tumpang Pitu on 4 April 2017. The accusation was fabricated as none of the witnesses recount the existence of such images when the banners were made and displayed.[2] What happened to Budi Pego represents a massive oppression of human rights defenders. It sets a bad precedent for the protection of human rights defenders who are doing their legitimate work. Similar judicial harassment of other environmental rights defenders happened in different areas in Indonesia, such as what was experienced by Joko Priatno in his struggle to oppose mining activities in Kendeng Mountains, Central Java. YLBHI recorded 61 incidents of criminalisation cases against human rights defenders, who were fighting for the right to the protection of the environment or for land rights in their territories throughout 2017 in Indonesia alone. The oppression of Budi Pego and other human rights defenders is clearly an attempt to silence people's participation in development projects and their criticism on issues of public interest. It also violates people's right to freedom of peaceful assembly in Indonesia. Such restrictions are often used as a tool to silence opposition to the Government, mainly against communities that include human rights defenders, notably environmental rights defenders. In regard to the exercise of the right to freedom of peaceful assembly, the joint report of the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association and the Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions on the proper management of assemblies states that: "States should not require organisers to obtain prior authorisation to hold an assembly, in law or practice. Where a notification system is in place, it must facilitate peaceful assembly, and must not operate as a de facto requirement for prior authorisation'.[3] As a signatory to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), the Government of Indonesia failed to live up to its international obligations to protect the right of its people to peacefully assemble and express their opinion. FORUM-ASIA and YLBHI remind the Government of Indonesia of its endorsement of the UN Declaration on Human Rights Defenders (A/RES/53/144), specifically of the rights and responsibilities of individuals, groups and organs of society to promote and protect universally recognised human rights and fundamental freedoms. FORUM-ASIA and YLBHI strongly denounce the conviction of Budi Pego, which is perpetuating the criminalisation of human rights defenders, and urge the Government to release him immediately. We stand in solidarity with fellow human rights defender, Budi Pego and all others who are facing harassment and persecution for defending their and the community's rights.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Right to Protest
- HRD
- Community-based HRD, Environmental rights defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Judiciary
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Active
- Date added
- Sep 20, 2019
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Jan 9, 2018
- Event Description
West Papuan independence campaigners have called for the release of an activist who has been put on trial for treason after he helped gather signatures for a petition. Yanto Awerkion was arrested for his involvement in a pro-independence petition which gathered more than 1.8m West Papuan signatures. The petition, calling for a free vote on independence, had been outlawed by Indonesian authorities but was smuggled out of the region and delivered to the United Nations in September. The 27-year-old man is deputy chair of the Timika branch of the pro-independence West Papua National Committee (KNPB). According to his supporters he was arrested after getting on stage to speak about the petition at an event in May. Melanesian leaders condemn UN for turning 'a deaf ear' to West Papua atrocities Read more The Free West Papua campaign said Awerkion's health had seriously deteriorated in jail, and he had not been able to see his wife and daughter. If convicted on the charges relating to sedition and separatism, conspiracy and incitement to commit an offence, Awerkion could face a prison term of between six years and life. His trial was scheduled to begin in Timika on Tuesday. In a video filmed from prison for the Free West Papua movement, Awerkion described himself as a political prisoner. "Because of struggling for Free West Papua, I was arrested by the Indonesian military and police, and I remain in prison," he said. He called for international diplomats to "unite and urge the world and the United Nations to intervene in West Papua and to immediately organise a referendum in West Papua". A spokesman for the Indonesian embassy in Australia, Sade Bimantara, said the rights of people to "peacefully voice their opinions" were protected under Indonesian law, but "when laws are broken, the authorities will act to enforce the law". This included activities supporting or inciting acts that aim to "take over or separate a part of the Indonesian territory and the formation of a new state in its place", he told Guardian Australia. West Papuan women left isolated and beset by violence under Indonesian rule Rochelle Jones Read more Bimantara did not detail Awerkion's alleged actions, but said "separatist groups in Papua and West Papua have been found to commit a number of offences", and noted the death of a policeman last year. Awerkion is not believed to be facing charges involving violence. Bimantara said that was a matter for the prosecutor. The petition asked the UN to "put West Papua back on the decolonisation committee agenda and ensure their right to self?determination ... is respected by holding an internationally supervised vote". West Papua was annexed by Indonesia in 1963, an act formalised six years later with a widely discredited UN-supervised vote known as the Act of Free Choice. The only voters were 1,063 people selected by the military and compelled to vote in favour of Indonesian annexation. "In the West Papuan people's petition we hand over the bones of the people of West Papua to the United Nations and the world," exiled independence leader Benny Wenda told the UN when the petition was handed over. "After decades of suffering, decades of genocide, decades of occupation, we open up the voice of the West Papuan people which lives inside this petition. My people want to be free." Indonesian foreign ministry spokesperson Arrmanatha Nasir said at the time the petition was "purely a publicity stunt with no credibility". The petition also called for the appointment of a special representative to investigate human rights abuses but was ultimately rebuffed by the UN's decolonisation committee because West Papua was outside its mandate. There are frequent reports of mass arrests and violence by Indonesian police and military forces against separatists and their supporters, but information is difficult to verify because of restrictions on foreign media entering the territory. The leader of the Greens, Richard Di Natale, called for the Australian government to make entreaties on behalf of Awerkion and other prisoners, and to support West Papua's calls for a UN-backed referendum.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Right to Protest, Right to self-determination
- HRD
- Pro-democracy defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Sep 20, 2019
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Sep 6, 2017
- Event Description
Indonesian political activist, journalist, and filmmaker Dandhy Dwi Laksono has been reported to the police for online defamation after he compared former president and current PDI-P Chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri with Burmese politician Aung San Suu Kyi amid rising concerns in Indonesia about the plight of the Rohingya people in Myanmar. At 2pm yesterday, a volunteer wing of PDI-P called DPD Repdem reported Dandhy to the East Java Police for his Facebook post, which they allege to be defamatory to both Megawati and her party cadre President Joko Widodo under the Information and Electronic Transactions Act (UU ITE), a highly controversial and ambiguously worded law that has been used to criminalize legitimate criticism. In the police report, DPD Repdem said they had a problem with a paragraph in Dandhy's post, uploaded last Sunday, which suggested that there is a similarity between Suu Kyi and Megawati's leaderships of their respective governing political parties. Dandhy argued that both administrations, through "political officers" taking the helm as heads of state, caused humanitarian crises in their respective countries: the attacks on the Rohingya people in Myanmar and the increase in the imprisonment of Papuan independence activists in Indonesia. "Dandhy's writing suggested that Megawati, PDI-P, and President Jokowi, who won the election (in 2014), have committed crimes against Papuans," said DPD Repdem East Java Chairman Abdi Edison, as quoted by Tirto yesterday. "On the whole, (Dandhy's) opinion was clearly intended to take advantage of the Rohingya incidents in Myanmar in order to insult and spread hatred of Megawati Soekarnoputri as the chairwoman of PDI-P and Joko Widodo as the president who is backed by PDI-P." The police have yet to investigate Dandhy based on the report. Responding to the police report, Dandhy today wrote a Facebook post condemning the ambiguity of UU ITE and its apparent use in silencing legitimate criticism like his. However, he stressed that the report against him pales in comparison to the injustices suffered by many oppressed people such as by the aforementioned Papuans, the farmers in Kendeng protesting the construction of a cement factory, as well as the attacks on the Rohingya in Myanmar. Dandhy also wrote that he had received numerous messages of support, including from lawyers willing to give legal aid in his defense should the need arise. Many netizens have condemned the police report against Dandhy, as they don't believe those who present legitimate criticism, backed up with factual data, should be charged with defamation. Defamation under UU ITE is punishable by up to four years in prison.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Enactment of repressive legislation and policies, Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Online
- HRD
- Media Worker
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Non-state
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Sep 20, 2019
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Aug 15, 2017
- Event Description
On 15 August 2017, two anti-mining activists, Sebastian Hutabarat (47) and Johannes Marbun (37) were attacked by group of people affiliated with stone mining activity in Silimalombu Village, Onanrunggu sub-District, Samosir Regency. Because of the attack, the two men who often raising their voice for saving the environment in Toba Lake area, suffered wound in the face, head, and hands. Two of them had submitted report to the police station in Samosir on the same day, after previously having medical check-up in a hospital nearby.
- Impact of Event
- 2
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Intimidation and Threats, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Right to healthy and safe environment
- HRD
- Environmental rights defender
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Extractive industries, Non-state
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Sep 20, 2019
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Mar 19, 2017
- Event Description
Indonesian police detained and then deported the two reporters, who were filming a documentary for Indonesia's Garuda Airlines, for lacking "necessary documents from related institutions," without elaborating. The authorities have barred the two journalists from returning to Indonesia for at least six months to ensure they get the message. The message is that there's a glaring gap between the rhetoric of Indonesian President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo's announced opening of Papua to foreign media, and the grim reality that journalists are still blocked from reporting there. In May 2015, President Jokowi said he would be lifting of the 25-year de facto ban on foreign media access to Papua. That policy change was supposed to end the farce of placing foreign journalists in legal limbo by denying or failing to approve their reporting applications for Papua. But abuses of media freedom for foreign journalists in Papua, along with visa denial and blacklisting of reporters who challenge the official chokehold on Papua access, has continued unabated. That's mainly because Jokowi has singularly failed to issue a formal written directive instructing Indonesia's bureaucracy and security forces to lift these restrictions. But it's also due to the deeply rooted perception among many government and security agency officials that foreign media access to Papua is a recipe for instability in a region already troubled by widespread public dissatisfaction with Jakarta, and a small but persistent armed independence movement. That reflexive official paranoia extends beyond journalists and also impedes access to Papua for international development agencies, United Nations officials and foreign academics that Indonesian authorities perceive as hostile. The government needs to understand that blocking media access on overbroad security grounds doesn't just deter foreign news reporting about Papua, it raises troubling questions about what the government might be hiding there. It's time for Jokowi to issue his long-delayed written directive lifting restrictions on foreign media access to Papua, and appropriately punish government officials who refuse to comply.
- Impact of Event
- 2
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Deportation, Restrictions on Movement
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of movement, Media freedom, Right to information, Right to work
- HRD
- Media Worker
- Perpetrator-State
- Government, Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Sep 20, 2019
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Dec 2, 2016
- Event Description
Sri Bintang Pamungkas was arrested in his home in Cibubur, in the outskirts of Indonesia's capital Jakarta, on early Friday morning, December 2. The civil society leader of People Power Indonesia 2016 - a group that aims to repeal the constitution before it is amended - was supposed to join the rally against Jakarta Governor Basuki "Ahok" Tjahaja Purnama later that day. Ahok, an ethnic Chinese-Christian politician, a double minority in the world's most populous Muslim nation, is accused by conservative Muslim groups of committing blasphemy. Pamungkas and 9 others were accused of attempting to impeach the current government led by President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo. Among them are high profile individuals including rock musician Ahmad Dhani; human rights activist Ratna Sarumpaet; retired two-star Army general Kivlan Zein; and Rachmawati Soekarnoputri, sister of former president Megawati. They were arrested on treason charges under Article 107 of the penal code (KUHP). In a short video circulating on social media, Pamungkas was enjoying his cup of morning coffee on his porch when police officers handed him the warrant. "Honey, I'm being arrested," Pamungkas said to his wife who recorded the video on her mobile phone. "Why?" his wife, Ernalia, was heard saying from behind the camera. "They have the power to. Of course they can," Pamungkas replied. Pamungkas and People Power originally planned to occupy the parliament building, asking the council to revoke Jokowi's presidency for, according to him, the former Jakarta governor's inadequacy to follow the "people's mandate". 7 people were released later that day because the police did not have sufficient evidence. Pamungkas in still in detention, along with two others who are still behind bars for allegedly insulting the President on social media, and violating the Internet Transaction Law. Racial undertones The December 2 rally was the third in a series of protests demanding Ahok to step down from his post as governor, for his remarks that allegedly insulted Islam. The controversy started in September 2016 when he accused his opponents of fooling the electorate by misusing a Quranic verse, to sway voters to not vote for him in the upcoming gubernatorial election. He has apologized for the remarks but is still being prosecuted for blasphemy. Ahok is now a suspect and is due to face trial soon. If proven guilty he could be jailed for up to 5 years. But the issue has since spiraled to include other aspects. Critics have since accused the President -who was inaugurated two years ago- of being inadequate to manage the country. Ahok became governor after Jokowi won the presidential election in 2014. As Jokowi's deputy governor at the time, Ahok assumed the position. Ahok himself is an outlier in the Indonesian political landscape. He was the former regent of Belitung Timur, a small region in Sumatera island, and was also a member of parliament before running as Jokowi's deputy - but has always been considered as the "outsider" who came to the capital. During the 200,000-people-strong rally on 2 December, some posters read, "Jail Ahok" and "Crush the Chinese". The race card used against Ahok is not new within Indonesia's politics. It is deeply rooted in the New Order regime under former general Soeharto's authoritarian regime. President Soeharto -who ruled Indonesia for more than 3 decades- banned expressions of Chinese culture and politically segregated the Chinese, because of suspected ties to communism. Rally organizers and protestors used the Islam card which is an appealing pull for Indonesian Muslim voters. One of Ahok's opponents in next year's elections, Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono, is the son of former President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono who led the country from 2004-2014. Conservative Islamist groups such as the Islamic Defenders Front (FPI) -one of the main rally organizers- have on social media openly supported Yudhoyono's gubernatorial candidacy. Shrinking civic spaces Social media users in Indonesia are divided on the arrests. Some applaud the police force for attempting to prevent an impeachment attempt, while others see it as a violation of human rights. "There seems to be no clear grounds for the arrest of these people," said Benny Agus Prima, Human Rights Defender Programme Associate at the Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA). Prima stressed that the government must protect its people's rights to express their freedom of expression. "The rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly are constitutional rights and guaranteed by international human rights law," he said. "Exercising those rights is a foundation of democratic society." The freedom to associate and to assemble, to express written and and oral opinions in Indonesia, are regulated under Article 28 of the 1945 constitution. If proven guilty, those arrested could be jailed for 15 years up to a life sentence. Prima regretted the detention of the individuals, which he said was a sign of the shrinking civic space, not only in the country but also in the region as well. Civic space is where people can freely exercise their basic civil rights, such as freedom of expression and freedom of assembly and association. This kind of problem is not unique to Indonesia. During the 3-day conference entitled "Youth at the heart of the 2030 Agenda: The Case4Space" held in Bangkok, Thailand, panelists shared how there are 3.2 billion people living in countries where civic space is under threat. "We're seeing a trend of shrinking civic space in Asia Pacific with recent examples of the criminalization of activists," Prima said, citing an example of Maria Chin Abdullah of Malaysia. Abdullah is the leader of the Malaysian pro-democracy alliance Bersih, who was detained in November 2016 for organizing a mass rally calling on Prime Minister Najib Razak to resign over a corruption scandal. But in the end, according to Prima, what Pamungkas and his peers did was still in accordance to the law. "They demanded the parliament to review Widodo's presidency, not bearing arms asking[him] to step down," Prima said. The arrests, he said, should not have taken place in the first place as it would take Indonesia -a country who adopted democracy 16 years ago- back to autocratic state. Rozinul Aqli, an Indonesian student at the American University in Cairo, Egypt, also voiced his disapproval in Twitter, saying, "[Widodo] is increasingly becoming more comfortable in borrowing a page from Soeharto's playbook". "Ideally, there should be clear violent acts for something to deserve the label of treason," Rozinul said in an email to Rappler. "In practice, however, this article[Article 107 of the penal code] has been used to criminalize many activists that were not, strictly speaking, threatening national security," he said. Freedom of expression at risk Prima further said this case would set a bad precedent for human rights defenders. "What I fear the most is, this criminalization will restrict human rights defenders' freedom of expression," he said. Although he also noted that the people who were arrested should respect Ahok's freedom expression as well. "When we're talking about freedom of expression, we should respect others' freedom to express their thoughts as well," Prima said. "We can't force those who, let's say, commit human rights violations by also violating others' human rights." Rozinul added that rubber articles, such as Article 107 of the penal code, are problematic as they deprive citizens the right to legal certainty. "If some of us are alarmed by this development, it is because we know that using rubber articles to silence dissents was one of the cornerstones of the New Order regime," he said
- Impact of Event
- 10
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Enactment of repressive legislation and policies, Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly
- HRD
- Pro-democracy defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Judiciary
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Sep 20, 2019
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Apr 12, 2016
- Event Description
12 April 2016, Dekai junction, Papua Province On 12 April 2016, around 8 am, West Papuan activists in support of the West Papua National Committee (KNPB) distributed leaflets in Dekai. The leaflet was an invitation to attend a demonstration organized by KNPB to support the effort of United Liberation Movement for West Papua to be a full member of the Melanesian Spearhead Group. At around noon that day, three police security vehicles and the Mobile Brigade of the police arrived at the location. They pointed guns at members of the KNPB and shouted to them not to run. Some of the activists succeeded to escape. The police arrested Mr. Yupi Sobolim, Mr. Unyil Kobak, Mr. Erson Suhun, Mr. Lendeng Omu, Mr. Leni Busup and Mr. Natu Dapla. They were taken to the Police Station in Yakuhimo where they were allegedly tortured and subjected to a series of inhuman and degrading treatments. Their heads and faces were beaten with a hammer, they were ordered to strip, eat money and dirt, do push-ups and to sing the Indonesian anthem. Their feet were tied and they were dragged across the floor while the police trampled them with boots. The police allegedly proceeded with threats to torture, to hang and to kill them. They were all released later the same day. The police also confiscated one KNPB flag, 7 motorcycles and 3 million Indonesian Rupiah (equivalent to 228 USD) that had been donated by passer-by supporting the initiative. 13 April 2016, Merauke, Papua Province At approximately 8:00 am on 13 April 2016, around 100 police officers came to the joint offices of the Parliament of People of Merauke Regency (PRD) and Secretariat of West Papua National Committee (KNPB). The police were fully armed and were accompanied by two police vehicles meant to control demonstration. The police entered the building and arrested 14 persons, namely: Ms. Panggrasia Yeem; Mr. Petrus Katem; Mr. Idelfonsius Katop; Mr. Yohakim Gebze; Mr. Gento Emerikus Dop; Mr. Charles Sraun; Mr. Emilianus Nemop; Mr. Rikardo Pisakai; Mr. Oktovianus Warip; Mr. Petrus P. Koweng; Mr. Lukas Arawok; Mr. Simon Taulemi; Mr. Paustinus K. Metemko; and Mr. Moses Pasim. They are all members of the West Papua National Committee (Komite Nasional Papua Barat, KNPB) and People's Regional Parliament (Parlemen Rakyat Daerah, PRD) of Merauke Regency. The above named persons were brought to Merauke police station for further interrogation. They were all released later the same day. The police also confiscated equipment, including six motorcycles, one hard disc, two loud speakers, one phone, one donation box, one whiteboard, one box Referendum's stimulation and several posters.
- Impact of Event
- 20
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Torture
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly
- HRD
- Pro-democracy defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Sep 20, 2019
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Aug 2, 2016
- Event Description
Haris Azhar is a human rights defender and coordinator of KontraS (Commission for the Disappeared Victims of Violence, a non governmental organisation that promotes political awareness of State accountability and seeks justice and truth for human rights abuses. KontraS also protects minorities and human rights defenders, carries out judicial accountability of civil liberties and advocacy in post conflict areas in Indonesia. On 28 July 2016, Haris Azhar published an article on Facebook which detailed corrupt activities of Indonesian police officials, including the acceptance of bribes from an international drug trafficking network. On 10 August 2016, the defamation complaint filed against human rights defender Mr Haris Azhar by the National Police, the National Narcotics Agency (BNN) and the National Armed Forces (TNI) was put on hold while an independent police team investigate the alleged involvement of security officials in drug trafficking. On 28 July 2016, Haris Azhar published an article on Facebook which alleged corrupt activities of police officials, including the acceptance of bribes from an international drug trafficking network. Haris Azhar initially sent the information to the President's Office in an attempt to obtain a swift response from the Government, however, he claims the authorities did not follow up on his request. On 2 August 2016, three government agencies, the BNN, the TNI, and the National Police, filed a joint defamation complaint against Haris Azhar under the 2008 Electronic Information and Transactions Law. This law prohibits any person from distributing, transmitting, or making any electronic information accessible which includes "contents of affronts and/or defamation". If convicted, the human rights defender could face up to six years in prison and a one billion Rupiah fine (__�68,700). On 5 August, KontraS established the Independent Emergency Post for Dismantling Apparatus Involvement on Drug Smuggling, in order to collect statements which would provide evidence for the accusations made in the article written by Haris Azhar. It is reported that at least 27 statements from the general public confirming police corruption have been collected. Following public pressure, on 10 August 2016, the National Police announced that they have set up an independent team to investigate the alleged involvement of security officials in drug trafficking. In spite of the announcement, it is reported that the BNN, the TNI and the National Police are continuing their own investigation, and Haris Azhar may still face charges of defamation. Front Line Defenders is concerned at the investigation against Haris Azhar and the potential charges against him.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Online, Right to information
- HRD
- Pro-democracy defender
- Perpetrator-State
- Armed forces/ Military, Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Sep 20, 2019
- Country
- Indonesia
- Event Description
Defying public pressure, the North Maluku Police have reiterated that they will continue their investigation into alleged defamation by a local activist who uploaded to YouTube a video showing a Ternate Police officer accepting money from a traffic violator. North Maluku Police Chief Brig. Gen. Zulkarnain said that although the police had released the suspect, identified as Adlun Fiqri, a student at Ternate-based Khairun University (Unkhair), the legal process regarding the case was ongoing. "After I watched[the video] I saw that it[Adlun's act] was improper conduct. There was no bribery. The police officer just ticketed[the motorist]," Zulkarnain said as quoted by Antara news agency. Last week, the Ternate Police arrested Adlun for allegedly violating Article 27, point 3, of the 2008 Electronic Information and Transactions (ITE) Law on online defamation which carries a maximum sentence of six years in prison, after he uploaded a video showing a Ternate Police officer accepting Rp 115,000 (US$7.80) from a motorcyclist who was not wearing a helmet.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Online, Right to information
- HRD
- Youth
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Sep 20, 2019
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Sep 26, 2015
- Event Description
The Lumajang Police in East Java have arrested 36 people on suspicion of involvement in a deadly assault that claimed the life of a local farmer who had co-arranged a protest against invasive sand-mining in his village. Lumajang Police's criminal investigation unit chief Adj. Comr. Heri Sugiono said his office, however, had yet to formally name any suspects, as the investigation was still ongoing. "We are still conducting field checks, going deeper into the case. We are also still questioning a number of witnesses," Heri said on Saturday as quoted by tribunnews.com. Earlier on Saturday, a 52-year-old villager named Salim, or Kancil, was allegedly beaten to death by a group of people in Selok Awar-Awar subdistrict, Pasirian district. The same group also allegedly assaulted Tosan, 51, another villager, leaving him in a critical condition. Three days before the incident, the two victims, along with dozens of fellow villagers, staged a rally to protest against sand-quarrying activities on Watu Pecak Beach, also in Selok Awar-Awar subdistrict. The protesters claimed that the mining damaged the environment, leaving holes 5 meters in diameter and a meter deep on the beach. The protest halted the quarrying and blocked dozens of trucks transporting the sand. Heri confirmed that Salim and Tosan had both fallen victim to collective assault. "For now, the case involves an investigation into collective assault," he said. Shortly after the incident, the police arrested two men, identified as Dasir and Siari, whom several witnesses pointed to as the main perpetrators of the assault. Ten others later turned themselves into the police. As of Sunday morning, 36 people were in police custody. Lumajang, a home to 1 million people, is located some 150 kilometers southeast of the East Java provincial capital of Surabaya. Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi) East Java chapter director Ony Mahardika said the incident indicated the vested interests of the companies involved in sand-mining in the area. According to Walhi data, 13 companies have been granted sand- and gravel-mining concessions from state-owned forestry firm Perhutani, which owns the land. According to Ony, each of the 13 companies holds a concession with an average area of 5,000 hectares. The site where the villagers staged their rally belongs to PT Indo Multi Mineral Sejahtera, which holds a concession to operate mining activities on a 4,000 ha plot of land. Ony condemned the deadly assault and urged law enforcers to investigate the case. "I have been assured that a member of the presidential staff will visit the crime scene soon," he told The Jakarta Post on Sunday. According to Walhi data, Salim's death is the first case of an environmental activist being murdered in East Java. However, Ony added, the incident could have been predicted and prevented, as intimidation tactics against antimining protesters had long been used in the province, and reports of such tactics had been filed to both the provincial and national government.
- Impact of Event
- 2
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Death, Killing
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Right to healthy and safe environment, Right to Protest
- HRD
- Environmental rights defender
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Suspected non-state
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Sep 20, 2019
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- May 13, 2015
- Event Description
At 14:00, 13 May 2015 the United States (US) office of homeland security stopped West Papuan Independence leader Mr Benny Wenda from boarding a Virgin Atlantic flight from London to Los Angeles.After check-in staff found an alert on their passport system, Mr Wenda was questioned by an official from the US Homeland Securities bureau office at London's Heathrow Airport.Mr Wenda told the official: "I am a Human Rights campaigner from West Papua, I am exiled and am campaigning for West Papua."After making phone calls the US official told Mr Wenda that his US visa had been revoked, but declined to say why. He told Mr Wenda to contact the US embassy.Mr Wenda was issued the ten year business visa in October 2014 and has already made one visit to Congress staff on Capitol Hill in Washington using it. Mr Wenda was set to embark on a speaker tour of California and Hawaii at the invitation of US groups supporting the Free West Papua Campaign. Pending an explanation from the US Government, the busy two week schedule of events is moving forward without Mr Wenda. Free West Papua campaigners in California are now even more determined to raise the voice that Indonesia seeks to silence.Attempts to get answers by the Free West Papua Campaign (FWPC) in both London and Washington have so far met with silence. The FWPC is keen to know why Benny Wenda's legitimate right to free speech in the US has been quashed and is working to try and get his visa reinstated. Mr Benny Wenda said: "I hope that US officials respond to my situation soon so that I can join the tour. Concern is growing from people, politicians and UN officials in the United States about the ongoing genocide in West Papua. I am keen to follow-through their invitation to address these audiences and to urge political action by the US Government."The FWPC hopes that the issue is no more than a bureaucratic hiccup. However it is not the first time that Mr Wenda has been prevented from travelling to the US. In 2005 and 2013 he had visa applications refused and then went on to successfully apply for his current ten year business visa. Mr Wenda commented: "I have travelled to the USA several times for meetings with political representatives, groups and churches. I also attended meetings with State Department officials who told me they approved of my lobbying and campaigning work. So you can imagine my surprise when my ten year visa was revoked without notice."
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Violation
- Travel Restriction
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of movement, Right to political participation, Right to self-determination
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Not active
- Date added
- Sep 20, 2019
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Apr 10, 2015
- Event Description
Amnesty International is expressing concern about the charges against five members of the Federal Republic of West Papua (NRFPB), a Papuan pro-independence group. The five - Don Flassy, Lawrence Mehue, Mas Jhon Ebied Suebu, Onesimus Banundi and Elias Ayakeding - were arrested on their return to Papua after meeting Indonesia's Minister of Defense Ryamizard Ryacudu on April 10 and have been charged with "rebellion" (makar) under Article 106 of Indonesia's Criminal Code, Amnesty International said in a statement on Friday. The Indonesian authorities have used this article, along with Article 110 of the Criminal Code, to criminalize dozens of peaceful pro-independence political activists over the last decade. Amnesty International continues to call for their immediate and unconditional release. Amnesty International does not take a position on the political status of Papua, or of any other province of Indonesia. The organization believes that the right to freedom of expression includes the right to peacefully advocate for referendums, independence or any other political solution that do not involve discrimination, hostility or violence. Amnesty said the visit of President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo to Papua on May 8 presented a real opportunity for him to show that his government will be shifting away from the repressive policies of the past and will seek a credible solution to address the human rights violations faced by Papuans. Amnesty said the President should begin by publicly instructing the security forces to respect and protect the right of all Papuans to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly and immediately and unconditionally release all prisoners of conscience. UPDATE: 12/05/2015 The leader of Indonesia on Saturday pardoned five political prisoners in Papua Province as part of an effort to address human rights abuses in the country's restive eastern region.Since taking office in October, President Joko Widodo, who has vowed to improve economic conditions and address decades of abuses by the Indonesian military, held a formal ceremony inside the Abepura prison near Jayapura, the provincial capital, where the five men were serving prison sentences ranging from 19 years to life for a raid on a military weapons arsenal in 2003 that killed two army soldiers. "This is part of the government's wholehearted efforts to stop the stigma of conflict existing in Papua," Mr. Joko said at a news conference after the ceremony.The Papua region, which consists of Papua and West Papua Provinces, lies on the western half of New Guinea Island. Indonesia annexed the region from the Netherlands in 1963 and incorporated it six years later after a referendum supported by the United Nations. Since then, a small group of armed separatists, who denounced the vote as rigged, have fought a low-level guerrilla insurgency against the Indonesian government, while civilian activist groups have called for a referendum on independence. The Indonesian security forces, both military and police, have continually cracked down on separatism and dissent over the decades. In December, they shot to death five people who were protesting the beating of a young boy by soldiers. According to Papuans Behind Bars, an online advocacy group, there are dozens of other Papuan political prisoners for acts such as waving the outlawed Morning Star separatist flag or demonstrating against Indonesian rule, moves that are considered treason.Human Rights Watch called on Mr. Joko on Saturday to release all remaining political prisoners and those awaiting trial for treason and other related offenses in Papua.
- Impact of Event
- 5
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Right to political participation, Right to Protest, Right to self-determination
- Source
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- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Sep 20, 2019
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Apr 27, 2015
- Event Description
Police forcibly dispersed a peaceful rally held by a group of human rights activists in front of the State Palace on Monday night. The rally was held to demand President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo call off the execution of the Philippines' Mary Jane Fiesta Veloso, a death row inmate convicted of trying to smuggle 2.6 kilograms of heroin in her suitcase from Malaysia to Yogyakarta, which according to her happened without her knowledge. Mutiara Ika Pratiwi of the Perempuan Mahardhika human rights organization said on Tuesday that police officers approached her group and ordered its members to end the rally immediately. "One of them verbally abused us and said that he was tired of handling many rallies on that day," she told The Jakarta Post over the telephone. Ika said police broke two of the fingers of one of the protesters when officers tried to snatch away the banner she was holding. She said that she had sent a rally notification letter to the Jakarta Police on Monday afternoon, but did not get official permission as the police insisted that the submission must be done three days prior to a rally.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Violation
- Intimidation and Threats, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Right to Protest
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Sep 20, 2019
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Feb 27, 2015
- Event Description
The apparent murder of a 23-year-old Indonesian villager by security guards of a company owned by Indonesian paper manufacturer Asia Pulp and Paper (APP) has sparked outrage among environmental groups worldwide, dealing a major blow to the company's recent sustainability efforts. Indra Pelani, an Indonesian community activist and a farmer, was allegedly beaten to death on February 27 by seven security guards of PT Wira Karya Sakti (WKS), a company owned by APP, in Jambi province, Indonesia, according to reports by Indonesian press. The Jakarta Post quoted Jambi Police chief Brig. Gen. Bambang Sudarisman as saying that the beating started when Pelani and a friend from the Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi) became involved in an argument with the guards when crossing a checkpoint in the area to attend a rice harvest festival. The argument ended with the team members beating Indra while Nick was reportedly told by locals to run away. Indra died in the incident and his body was dumped some 5 kilometers from the company's District 8 area, said Bambang. All seven guards have since surrendered to Indonesian police. Environmental group Greenpeace has condemned the violent incident and said that it was suspending cooperation with APP in implementing their forest conservation policy, even though it is still working with the company on the human rights aspects of their operations. Bustar Maitar, Greenpeace's global head of the Indonesia forest campaign, said that "the conflict resolution process must be prioritised on this case and across all APP operations in order to ensure justice is delivered". He called for a "fair and comprehensive investigation", following which all individuals found responsible for Pelani's death, including members of the security firm and APP, must be held accountable "to the fullest extent of the law". In an open letter of protest spearheaded by the UK Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) published on Friday, a group of 25 European NGOs demanded that APP cooperate fully with investigations and address land conflicts with communities living on concessions owned by the company. The letter, written by groups including Friends of the Earth Netherlands, Forest Peoples Programme (FPP), and the Rainforest Action Network (RAN), was addressed to APP, the Indonesian government and embassy in Brussels, and the European Commission and delegation in Indonesia. APP said in a statement on 2 March that it supported Greenpeace's decision, and that pending the outcome of the investigation, it had required WKS to suspend security officers allegedly involved in the investigation. Its "immediate priority will be to support the familty, the community, and assist with the police investigation", it added. The company said on Monday that it has decided to suspend operations in the area surrounding Pelani's village, and was cutting off ties with the security company PT MCP, who was found to be in violation of its contract terms with WKS. In its letter, the 25 NGOs noted that Indra was "part of a growing network of people monitoring illegalities in the forestry and agriculture sector". They said that according to Indonesian law, any member of the public has the right to monitor the country's forests. "This act of brutality shows how communities and activists are living under a constant threat from companies reliant on raw materials, often from lands the communities own under customary law," said the NGOs.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Violation
- Death, Killing
- Rights Concerned
- Right to property
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Active
- Date added
- Sep 20, 2019
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Jan 20, 2015
- Event Description
The police continue their investigation into Tuesday's nonfatal shooting of anticorruption activist Mathur Husaini, 47, of Bangkalan regency, Madura Island, East Java. East Java Police's spokesperson Sr. Comr. Awi Setiyono said that East Java Police chief Insp. Gen. Anas Yusuf had given serious attention to the case. "A special team, the Cobra team from the Jatanras unit, has been deployed to pursue the perpetrator," Awi said, Wednesday. He added that East Java Water Police director Sr. Comr. Agus Duta had been appointed to lead the investigation. Awi said that the examination of the projectile removed from the victim revealed it had a calibre of 9-millimeters, was copper plated and had no groove. Yet, he said, the police had yet to know the type of the gun used by the shooter. He added that the police were currently intensively interrogating five witnesses, two of whom were family members of the victim and three of whom were the victim's colleagues. "Of the five, one did witness the shooting," said Awi. He said that the interrogations had been underway since Tuesday, but one witness was frightened for his or her life. As reported previously, Mathur was shot by an unidentified person in front of his house on Jl. Teuku Umar on Tuesday at about 2 a.m. The head of the Dr. Soetomo Hospital's emergency ward, Urip Murtedjo, said on Wednesday that Mathur's condition was getting better after the projectile was removed from his body through surgery. Fellow activists have linked the shooting with the investigation of a corruption case allegedly involving Bangkalan legislative council speaker Fuad Amin, who is also a former Bangkalan regent, by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK). Fuad is currently in KPK detention. Meanwhile, dozens of people claiming to be grouped under an alliance of students and non-governmental organizations in Bangkalan staged a rally in front of the local police headquarters to show solidarity over Mathur's shooting. Carrying posters and conducting speeches, they demanded the police to quickly apprehend the shooter. "We ask the police to move soon to arrest the perpetrator," protest coordinator Badrus Syamsi said on the sidelines of the rally. Meanwhile, Commissioner Natalius Pigai of the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) said the commission urged the police to thoroughly investigate the case because it was not an ordinary crime. "When no theft or robbery element is found in an incident, it indicates that this is not an ordinary crime," Natalius said. Natalius said that an open, transparent and accountable investigation into the incident was very important because the incident threatened democracy and press freedom in Indonesia.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Violation
- Reprisal as Result of Communication, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Media freedom, Right to information
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Sep 20, 2019
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Nov 20, 2014
- Event Description
A Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) rally held on the evening of 20th November at the Tugu Yogyakarta monument area turned sour after a group of unknown assailants attacked the event, injuring four participants. Witnesses said the attackers were mostly skinny, dark-skinned men with pierced ears. They arrived at the venue at about 9:15 p.m., after the event itself had finished, and took away banners from rally participants. "Then they dragged, kicked and pushed the rally participants," Mario Pratama of the Yogyakarta Women's Network (JPY), which organized the rally, said at the Yogyakarta Police headquarters on Friday. Mario was at the police headquarters to file a report on the attack. Accompanying Mario were the four injured rally participants as well as lawyers from the Yogyakarta Legal Aid Institute (LBH). Mario said that many of the participants of Thursday's rally managed to flee from the scene, but four were left behind and were beaten by the angry attackers. The injured participants asked to be identified only as AL, BER, MUS and HA. Of the four, AL sustained the worst injuries as his left hand was fractured and the back of his head was hurt. Prior to the incident, a message calling for a move to dismiss the rally was reportedly circulated through the Blackberry Messenger application. The Jakarta Post received the broadcast message on Thursday after the incident occurred. Mario expressed concern over the incident, saying that the violence was at odds with the spirit of the rally, which was dedicated to remembering transgender people who died as a result of hate crime. He said the JPY held the rally in Yogyakarta because Indonesia was among countries with the highest number of cases of violence against the transgender community. Quoting research, Mario said that 85 percent of the transgender community had experienced violence during the period of 2011-2012. After filing the report, scores of JPY activists staged a rally on the grounds of the Yogyakarta Police headquarters. They carried placards bearing letters that read "Jogja Ora Aman, Jogja Intoleran" (Yogya is not safe, Yogya is intolerant) when joined together. Tia Setiyani, also an activist with the JPY, said the violence against the TDOR rally participants tarnished the spirit of the TDOR, human rights, diversity and the status of Yogyakarta as a city of tolerance. "The JPY calls on the Yogyakarta Police to thoroughly investigate the case and not to commit omissions against violence against LGBT[lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people]," Tia said. Woman activist Budi Wahyuni, who was recently elected as a commissioner for the 2015-2019 National Commission on Violence Against Women (Komnas Perempuan) said she was fed up with cases of violence in Yogyakarta that were left unaddressed. "This is a challenge for the Yogyakarta Police chief to finish the case," Budi said. In response, Yogyakarta Police chief Brig. Gen. Oerip Subagyo said the police would investigate the case if they were presented with evidence. The transgender community in Yogyakarta has faced numerous challenges in recent months. In September, the University of Sanata Dharma (USD) decided to cancel a seminar on LBGT issues following threats from the Islamic People's Forum (FUI). The FUI threatened to shut down the seminar by force, claiming that the event would propagate the spread of homosexuality, which, it said, violated Islamic values and social morality.
- Impact of Event
- 4
- Violation
- Intimidation and Threats, Reprisal as Result of Communication, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Freedom of association, Right to Protest, SOGI rights
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Sep 20, 2019
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Apr 27, 2013
- Event Description
On 27 April 2013, Yahya Bonai, a 33-year-old, Papuan activist from Menawi village in the district of Angkaisera, was arrested at his home by police. According to information by West Papua Media, Bonai was seized on suspicion of being connected to a fatal attack at the home of Chief Brigadier Jefri Sesa, an officer from the Angkaisera subprecinct police station at the weekend by an unidentified group of assailants (OTK), three hours before to Bonai's arrest. Bonai is currently detained in Serui police custody and has been denied any visits by friends or families. Angakaisera district has been a pro-independence hotspot, and subject to an ongoing blockade and village raids by Indonesian security forces.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Intimidation and Threats, Torture
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Not active
- Date added
- Sep 20, 2019
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Jul 3, 2012
- Event Description
On 3 July 2012, Mirza Alfath - a law lecturer, criticized sharia law on facebook. This caused Mr. Teuku Zulkhairi, a Muslim activist, to react by writing a letter to Serambi, the largest daily newspaper in Aceh, on 20 November 2012 complaining that Mr. Alfath had allegedly insulted Islam. Subsequently, an angry mob reportedly went to Mr. Alfath"s house in the evening of 20 November 2012, throwing stones and planning to attack him. The police came allegedly to secure Mr. Alfath but he was taken into police custody where he remains to the present day.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of Religion and Belief
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Sep 20, 2019
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Jan 29, 2013
- Event Description
On 29 January 2013, 23 farmers and 3 activists from the Indonesian Forum for the Environment, or Walhi were arrested and detained following a protest on land rights. Police used excessive force against protesters and three remain in detention today. The arrest took place in front of the police headquarters in Palembang, South Sumatra during a protest rally held by farmers and their organizations on Tuesday. The arrest and torture, said the coalition statement, was allegedly part of the provincial police's scenario to help[state plantation firm] PTPN VII Cinta Manis in clearing people from a disputed land." The protestors were demanding the release of Suardi bin Damiri, a 32-year-old farmer, on Friday. The sugar plantation there has been a source of tension since state-owned plantation company PTPN VII forcefully evicted 22 villages in the district to set it up in 1982.
- Impact of Event
- 26
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Sep 20, 2019
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Jun 15, 2011
- Event Description
On 15 June 2011, Mr. Yones Douw, active in documenting human rights abuses by the military and police attended a protest at the 1750 District Military Command (Kodim) base in Nabire, in the province of Papua. The purpose of the protest was to call for accountability for the killing of a Papuan on 14 May 2011, at the hands of military officers. Mr. Douw reportedly went to the site of the protest in order to monitor it. Soon after he arrived at the scene, a group of protestors broke through the entrance gates of the base and began to throw objects. Mr. Douw allegedly went into the base and attempted to calm the protestors. In reaction to the protestors, the military officers fired shots in the air and began to hit the protestors. It is reported that Mr. Douw was struck several times on the head with pieces of wood and his shoulder and wrists were injured as a result of being beaten. Mr. Douw allegedly heard the military threaten to shoot the protestors. After the incident, Mr. Douw reportedly went to the Sirwinii hospital for treatment for his injuries. However, on his arrival he was informed that he would not be treated without a letter from the police at which stage he decided to return home. X-rays carried out reportedly revealed that Mr. Douw has a blood clot in his head and a fracture to his hand for which he is receiving on-going medical treatment. However, he continues to suffer from headaches and pains in the back of his head and in his hand. On 1 July 2011, while Mr. Douw was on his way to receive medical treatment, he was informed that police intelligence officers received a text message by a senior police official in Nabire asking your surveillance to Mr. Douw. On 15 July 2011, Mr. Douw was allegedly informed by a source that the Nabire District Police Station had instructed officers to monitor his movements around Nabire. Since this date, Mr. Douw has allegedly observed motorbikes revving their engines as they pass him and noticed strangers waiting near his home. Mr. Douw has previously been subjected to violence at the hands of police officials when in January 2009 he was physically assaulted during his arrest at a demonstration in Nabire. At that time, he was attempting to intervene in a clash between police and demonstrators. He was reportedly denied food and water during his one day detention.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Violation
- Surveillance , Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Right to Protest
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Sep 20, 2019
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Jul 17, 2012
- Event Description
On 17 July 2012, the Indonesian Defense University dismissed one of its non-permanent lecturers, Al Araf, after the media publicized the latter's opinion pieces, which criticized the alleged irregularities in the government's weapon procurement projects. Rector, Lt. Gen. (ret) Syarifuddin Tippe, confirmed that the dismissal had been linked to Al Araf's recent opinion pieces in a number of national newspapers including The Jakarta Post and Kompas dailies. Al Araf is the program director of human rights watchdog Imparsial. He is considered as one of the most prominent young leaders of Indonesian civil society, and he has been at the forefront in criticizing government policies on Papua, procurement programs, intelligence and other topics related to Indonesia's defense sector. His opinion articles are often published by The Jakarta Post and Kompas newspapers. Al Araf has been employed as a non-permanent lecturer at the Indonesian Defense University. After publishing several articles emphasizing peculiarities in the arms procurement procedures, he was suspended from his teaching position at the University.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Rights Concerned
- Academic freedom
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Active
- Date added
- Sep 20, 2019
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Mar 2, 2011
- Event Description
On 2 March 2011, Mr. Banjir Ambarita. Banjir was stabbed by unknown assailants in Jayapura, Papua, Indonesia. This incident happened shortly after Banjir wrote an article on sexual abuses committed by Papuan police officers, which raises again serious concerns on the safety of journalists working in Papua. Banjir was stabbed by two men and was hospitalized afterwards due to severe injury. The identity of perpetrators remains unknown, but the Papua Police and Jayapura Police have formed a joint force to investigate the case. Banjir's latest articles were on sexual abuses committed by the police officers in Jayapura, Papua. The last article, dated 27 February 2011, covered the sexual abuse of a female detainee at the Jayapura police's Detention Center. This event led to the resignation of the Jayapura's Police Chief, Imam Setiawan, and a 21-day jail sentence for the officers involved.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Violation
- Intimidation and Threats, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Right to information
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Not active
- Date added
- Sep 20, 2019
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Dec 13, 2010
- Event Description
On 6 December 2010, political prisoners, Filep Karma and Buchtar Tabuni, both serving jail terms for, respectively, treason and inciting hatred toward the government, were transferred three days after a prisoner was shot and killed in his hideout after a prison break. Both men were accused of inciting a subsequent riot in Abepura after news of the killing reached inmates and then arrested. Nazaruddin Burnas, head of the Papua office of the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights confirmed that Karma and Tabuni were under investigation for their alleged roles in the riot. Ridha Saleh, chairman of the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM), said that he had also been denied access to Karma and Tabuni.Ridha demanded police grant both men access to legal representation and their families. Cynthia Warwe, a close friend of Karma, said both men had refused food for several days in protest following the death of prisoner Heron Wetipo. UPDATE: 20/11/ 2015 After a Decade in Jail for Raising a Flag, Filep Karma is Freed Indonesian authorities this week released Filep Karma from prison more than 10 years after arresting him for simply raising a flag. Amnesty International USA celebrates this long-overdue release of prisoner of conscience Filep Karma from Abepura Prison in Papua, Indonesia. On December 1, 2004, police violently beat and stomped on Filep Karma, after arresting him for leading a peaceful ceremony which included raising the Morning Star flag, a Papuan symbol. He was (and is) a prominent advocate for the rights of Indonesia's Papuan population. When people went to the police station to protest his arrest, 20 were arrested. One was later sentenced to prison along with Karma. Filep Karma was sentenced to 15 years in prison. Yusak Pakage was sentenced to 10 years. Pakage was released in 2010 by Presidential pardon. Filep Karma refused a pardon - more about that below. Amnesty International campaigned for Filep Karma's release as a Prisoner of Conscience who was imprisoned solely for the peaceful and legitimate exercise of his right to freedom of expression. While imprisoned, Karma fearlessly advocated for the release of many throughout Indonesia who were illegally imprisoned for acts protected under Indonesia's Constitution and international laws. He became an elder spokesman for human rights in Papua. He eloquently advocated for others whose rights were violated, including Johan Teterissa in the Malukus. During his decade in harsh prison conditions, Filep's voice and influence grew stronger. When the government of Indonesia offered him a pardon. Karma refused because he felt it would give legitimacy to his arrest, which he felt had no basis in law. In a statement refusing a conditional pardon he wrote, "I will only accept an unconditional release... I did not commit any crime when I raised the Morning Star flag in 2004." In a recent interview in the Sydney Morning Herald, Karma said, "My point is that Indonesia must realize that it must free me unconditionally, restore my good name. It should also free other political prisoners in Papua and elsewhere in Indonesia and stop chasing those who are on a wanted list for expressing their freedom of speech." Filep's family steadfastly supported him throughout his imprisonment. One of his daughters, Audryne, travelled to the US to join Amnesty International in meeting with members of Congress to urge their support in calling for her father's release. Amnesty welcomes the release of Filep Karma. We hope he enjoys full freedom of travel including internationally. We join our friend Filep in asking the Indonesian government to unconditionally release all others imprisoned for non-violent expression of opinion. Help free other prisoners of conscience by signing up for this year's Write for Rights. Your words have the power to change lives. Sign up today
- Impact of Event
- 2
- Source
[Jakarta Globe]Jakarta Globe | Amnesty International
- Monitoring Status
- Active
- Date added
- Sep 20, 2019
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Oct 23, 2010
- Event Description
The police defended their decision to fire on protesters on Wednesday, saying the demonstration was illegal. Hundreds of student demonstrators clashed with police in Menteng, Central Jakarta, as citywide protests marked the first anniversary of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's second term. Demonstrators burned tires and pictures of the president, and police responded with tear gas and warning shots. One protester, Restu Farel, 20, from Bung Karno University, was shot in the leg. Jakarta Police Chief Insp. Gen. Sutarman said on Friday the decision to open fire was made at the discretion of the officers at the scene. "It wasn't an order, it was left up to their discretion, which is granted to them under the prevailing laws," he said. He added the shooting was the correct thing to do as the protesters did not previously seek the police's permission for the rally. "If they'd officially notified us about the rally, we would have been able to better secure the area and prevent a clash," Sutarman said. The police chief also rebuffed allegations that officers at the scene had breached protocol by firing live rounds rather than rubber bullets. "While it's true that one protester was shot with live ammo, that shot wasn't fired by any of the 70 crowd-control officers we deployed there," he said. "None of them had firearms loaded with live rounds. The shot was fired by an officer who was helping the crowd-control unit at the time." He added the police's internal affairs unit is now investigating the officer, who he said "might have been from a subprecinct police station." "We're also taking eyewitness testimonies from the other demonstrators who were there," Sutarman said. "The investigation is still being processed." Jakarta Police spokesman Sr. Comr. Boy Rafli Amar said the police formed a fact-finding team to investigate the incidents that led to the shooting. The team includes officers from the Jakarta Police's internal affairs unit, crime division and intelligence unit and the Central Jakarta Police headquarters. Sixteen officers have already been questioned, nine of whom were carrying firearms at the time of the incident, Boy said. He added police had also questioned two civilians, "both of whom are known to hang out regularly in the area." Police also plan to question several demonstrators "so that we get a balanced picture." "We're trying to piece together an accurate chronology of the events that transpired that day, from morning until 3:30 p.m., when the shooting occurred," he said. He added the fact-finding team would be objective in its task of uncovering how and why the shooting occurred. "We'll investigate this case objectively and we will be transparent with the probe. We will determine the accountability of both the officers and the demonstrators as we look at their actions," he said. Boy also said doctors had managed to remove the projectile from Restu's leg. "The projectile is now undergoing a ballistics test at the National Police's forensics lab." Meanwhile, the police have been criticized by politicians and activists for the shooting. House of Representatives Deputy Speaker Pramono Anung called the shooting unnecessary. "It was too much, even if they had used rubber bullets," he said. "The demonstration was within a reasonable scale. That the police opened fire, that was too much." Anis Matta, deputy House speaker from the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS), also condemned the police shooting. "There is an excessive paranoia from the government in dealing with the October 20 protest; the response was a bit too much," he said. Also on Thursday, Poengky Indarti, director of the human rights watchdog Imparsial, said the police should not have used armed force on the students. "They could have used a water cannon if they wanted to stop them, instead of harming the students," she said. "Police should have used a persuasive approach to the students instead of shooting them. This is totally incorrect." She said the shooting showed the police force was not an independent body.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Violation
- Intimidation and Threats, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Freedom of assembly, Right to Protest
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Not active
- Date added
- Sep 20, 2019
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Oct 1, 2010
- Event Description
A leading human rights organization says its investigations found that political prisoners in Maluku have been tortured by police officers and soldiers. Haris Azhar, chairman of the Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (Kontras), said interviews with 23 political prisoners, members of the separatist group South Maluku Republic (RMS), showed they had been tortured. "They kick them, punch their faces, with or without weapons such as iron bars. Sometimes the prisoners are blindfolded," he said. "They even forced two political prisoners to kiss. When they refused to, they were beaten." Haris said 17 of the prisoners had been arrested without a warrant. "That makes it an unlawful arrest," he said. Haris said the perpetrators were members of the elite police counterterrorism unit Densus 88 and local police officers. He identified the attackers as a Densus duty officer, four Densus investigators, the head of the monitoring division of a local patrol and crowd control unit, the head of a detachment of the Maluku Police, an officer from the Ambon and Lease Islands Police, and an officer from the Saparua Police. Saparua is a city near the provincial capital, Ambon. "We also discovered that some of the perpetrators were not from the police," Haris said. "There was a member of the Armed Forces from Saparua subdiscrict and the subdistrict head of Saparua." "We want Irwasum[the police General Oversight Inspectorate] and Propam[Bureau of Professionalism and Security Affairs] to investigate the misuse of power by the Maluku Police." The torture allegations first surfaced in mid-September after the Sydney Morning Herald newspaper ran statements from seven of the alleged separatists. A day later, Yusuf Sipakoly, 52, who was jailed for 12 years for treason for helping unfurl a banned RMS flag during a visit by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to Ambon in 2007, died. Yusuf's family and rights activists said he was severely beaten and denied medical treatment despite his failing health and need for dialysis. The National Police denied the allegations, but a few days later it sent a team to Ambon to investigate the claims. But Semuel Wailaruny, from the Maluku People's Advocacy Team, which has been working closely with the political prisoners, said the police team did not even meet his group, as planned. "They are not carrying out an objective investigation. They didn't even ask us about what was going on with the prisoners," Semuel said. He said one of the prisoners, Yonias Siahaya, was left paralyzed after he was beaten by members of the counterterrorism squad. "The doctor said he will be paralyzed for the rest of his life," Semuel said. "But he is still handcuffed in the hospital bed." He said Yonias had been blindfolded while the Densus 88 officers beat him and "now he could not talk." The officers reportedly tried to cover up the incident by telling Yonias's family that he had lung disease, even though he had never had lung problems before. The Jakarta Globe contacted National Police spokesman Insp. Gen. Iskandar Hasan on Friday, but he declined to comment.
- Impact of Event
- 23
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention, Torture
- Rights Concerned
- Right to political participation
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Sep 20, 2019
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Sep 13, 2010
- Event Description
The Indonesian government has been urged to investigate today's death of a Maluku political activist who was denied urgent medical care in prison. Yusuf Sapakoly, 52, died of kidney failure in a hospital in Ambon after being refused access to adequate medical assistance by prison authorities. The father-of-four was arrested in 2007 for assisting a group of peaceful political activists who unfurled the "Benang Raja" flag, a symbol of South Maluku independence, in front of the Indonesian president. "The denial of urgently needed medical care to Yusuf Sapakoly amounts to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment by prison authorities.." said Donna Guest, Asia-Pacific Deputy Director at Amnesty International. "The Indonesian government must immediately initiate an independent, effective, and impartial inquiry into allegations that he was denied medical care." Yusuf Sapakoly required dialysis for kidney failure but was consistently denied treatment by authorities at Nania prison, according to local sources. He also said he did not receive adequate treatment for rib injuries he had suffered in detention. Prison authorities released the activist into the care of his family on 7 September as his condition deteriorated, but he was still considered a prisoner. Yusuf Sapakoly was arrested on 29 June 2007 after activists unfurled the "Benang Raja" flag, while performing a traditional "Cakalele" dance, in front of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. After reportedly being tortured in detention, he was charged with "rebellion" and sentenced to 12 years' imprisonment. "The treatment of Yusuf Sapakoly violates Indonesia's obligations under international human rights law, as well as Indonesian law," said Donna Guest. Amnesty International has highlighted two other recent cases where Indonesian prisoners of conscience have seen their right to health violated. In July, Papuan prisoner of conscience Filep Karma had to wait nine months for permission from the authorities to travel to Jakarta from Abepura prison for prostate surgery. Johan Teterissa, the leader of the "Cakalele" dancers from Maluku, has also not received adequate medical treatment for injuries he suffered after being beaten and kicked by police officers in 2007. He says he can no longer see properly and cannot sleep as a result of the pain he suffers. "The Indonesian government must review the prison health services and ensure that all prisoners have adequate access to regular health check-ups and are provided with proper medical care in accordance with their specific needs," said Donna Guest.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Violation
- Death, Killing, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Right to health
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Not active
- Date added
- Sep 20, 2019
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Aug 9, 2010
- Event Description
Police are investigating an attack on the house of a local labor activist, Luthfi Khafid, 45, on Saturday. Malang Metro police chief detective Adj. Comr. Hartoyo said Sunday investigations would center around any of Luthfi's enemies. "As a labor activist, it's logical the victim has a lot of foes," Hartoyo said as quoted by detik.com. The police will also look into labor disputes that Luthfi has handled. Luthfi, who chairs the local chapter of Solidarity for Indonesian Workers' Struggle (SPBI) had shots fired at his house by unknown assailants early on Saturday. No injuries were reported. Witnesses saw two assailants flee the scene.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Violation
- Violence (physical)
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Not active
- Date added
- Sep 20, 2019
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Jul 8, 2010
- Event Description
On 8 July 2010, at around 4:00am, Mr. Tama Satrya Langkun, researcher at the Indonesia Corruption Watch (ICW). Mr. Tama Satrya Langkun and a friend were riding a motorcycle in Kalibata, South Jakarta when a silver Toyota Avanza and two motorcycles blocked his path. Four assailants then attacked Mr. Tama Satrya Langkun by stabbing him with a sharp metal object and beating him at the head until he almost lost consciousness. Mr. Langkun was rushed to a hospital due to severe injuries he suffered. Mr. Tama Satrya Langkun works in the Research and investigation Division of the Indonesian Corruption Watch (ICW). The brutal attack against him is believed to be connected with his work at the ICW. Mr. Langkun is one of ICW members who have been voicing concerns over the enormous wealth of a number of high-ranking police officers. The assault came just two days after unidentified people tossed Molotov cocktails at Tempo magazine office in Central Jakarta. Last week edition of the weekly ran a cover story on seven police officers who allegedly amassed billions of rupiah in their bank accounts.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Violation
- Torture, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Right to information
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Not active
- Date added
- Sep 20, 2019
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Jul 6, 2010
- Event Description
Indonesian police have detained a Thai activist campaigning with Greenpeace Group against using and consumption of coals in the country. Suthi Attchasai, a core leader of Eastern People's Network and a member of four-party Map Ta Phut committee sent SMS to reporters and NGOs in Thailand that he has been detained by Indonesian police in Cirebon City for already 12 hours. He also asked for help. However it is still unclear why he was detained in Corebon which is a city on the north coast of Java, approximately 297 km East of Jakarta. Thai NGOs have already alerted Thai Embassy in Jakara about the matter.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Not active
- Date added
- Sep 20, 2019
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- May 11, 2010
- Event Description
After undergoing a seven-hour questioning session, former National Police chief detective Comr. Gen. Susno Duadji was detained at the National Police headquarters after being named a suspect in a bribery case. The National Police move triggered speculation the detention was a form of "revenge" against Susno, who has testified about judicial corruption involving several police generals. National Police spokesman Insp. Gen. Edward Aritonang, confirmed Susno had been named a suspect Anticorruption for fraud involving a Riau-based arowana fish-farming company. "Detectives have found enough evidence to declare him a suspect. We are professionals," he told reporters. Edward denied the allegation that Susno's detention was a form of "revenge". "Do you think this investigation is a game?" he said. Susno was charged with bribery under the 2002 Anticorruption Law for allegedly receiving Rp 500 million (US$55,000) in bribes from suspected case broker Sjahril Djohan. The bribe was allegedly intended to "settle" the arowana case, which was under investigation by the police during Susno's tenure as chief detective. A recently leaked document, an alleged police dossier on Sjahril, stated the former diplomat met Susno at his house in December 2008 to hand over the bribe. Sjahril said the money was from Haposan Hutagalung, a lawyer for a company involved in the alleged fraud. Sjahril said Adj. Sr. Comr. Syamsurizal Mokoagouw, an antinarcotics police officer, was in Susno's house when he accepted the bribe. Edward said that Sjahril, Haposan and Syamsurizal had been questioned before naming Susno a suspect. One of Susno's lawyers, Mohammad Assegaf, said detectives only had testimonies from witnesses, but no hard evidence. "Testimonies are weak in a legal case. The detectives have no convincing proof," he said. Assegaf said he was surprised to learn that Monday's questioning resulted in Susno's detention. "The warrant says the questioning is for Pak Susno as a witness. This is a trap," he said. Immediately after the arrest, Susno's family members held a press conference at his house in Cinere, Depok, West Java. Susno's cousin, Husni Maderi, said the arrest was unfair. "We will never stop supporting Pak Susno.[The police move] is part of efforts to conceal the truth. If the police want to enforce fair treatment, please investigate the police general who has more than one wife. It's a violation of the police's code of ethics," he said. A high-ranked police officer who requested anonymity recently told The Jakarta Post that a police general at the National Police headquarters had four wives. Two of them were in Jakarta, one in Bogor, and the other one in Bandung, the source said. "Some of the wives are case brokers that handle promotion and further education enrollment at the police force," the source said. A 1990 government regulation prohibits any male civil servant from having more than one wife without permission from a related authority. Last week, Susno reported "unfair" treatment by the police to the National Commission on Human Rights. On Friday, Susno also sought protection from the Witness and Victim Protection Agency as he felt the arowana case would harm him. The arowana case first emerged after Susno himself released it to the public through an open hearing with the House of Representatives' Commission III on legal affairs last month. He said it was another case of judicial corruption, larger than the one that implicated low-ranked tax officer Gayus Tambunan, which involved Rp 28 billion in Gayus' account. The Gayus case has so far implicated eight suspects including a judge, police officers, a lawyer, a businessman and another tax officer. His testimony also alleged that Sjahril was a big-time case broker at the National Police who, according to Susno, worked for a now retired three-star general.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Violation
- (Arbitrary) Arrest and Detention
- Rights Concerned
- Right to information
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Not active
- Date added
- Sep 20, 2019
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Mar 25, 2010
- Event Description
On 25 March 2010, staff from the Indonesian government's Radio Frequency Spectrum Monitoring Center confiscated Sound of Hope's broadcast equipment, making the station go silent.Known locally as Era Baru Radio, the station broadcasts news programs critical of the Chinese communist regime and its human rights abuses. Sound of Hope has been facing mounting pressure from the Chinese Embassy in Jakarta to end its broadcast. It has been fighting for its broadcast license in a Supreme Court case for the last three years. But it appears that that's all come to an end. The move has shocked many press advocates in the country, who gathered to hold a press conference one day after the incident. [Hendrayana; Director, Legal Aid Foundation for Press]: "I consider it an unreasonable action by the Radio Frequency Spectrum Monitoring Center. We will take legal action on this forceful shutdown. Otherwise it will set a bad precedent." The owner of Indonesia's Sound of Hope says the Chinese regime is to blame. [Gatot Machali; Owner, Sound of Hope Radio Indonesia]: "Using their power and authority, they took out our transmitter so we can't continue our broadcasting. The meaning of this, well, behind this there is a strong intervention from China, really putting pressure on the Indonesian government." [Wahyu Dhyatmika, Indonesia's Alliance of Independent Journalists]: "We're planning now to make a legal claim to Riau Province's regional police department for this unreasonable action which disturbs Indonesian press freedom." The Legal Aid Foundation for the Press also sent an official letter to the Indonesian president, Indonesian police department, National Human Rights Commission, and Minister of Communication and Information protesting the shutdown.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Violation
- Censorship
- Rights Concerned
- Minority Rights
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Sep 20, 2019
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Aug 21, 2010
- Event Description
Mr. Ridwan Salamun was killed on 21 August 2010 while covering news on a communal clash between villagers from Banda Ely and Fiditan in Tual, Maluku. Mr. Ridwan Salamun suffered fatal injuries from a spear wound and a gash on his head. The communal clash was triggered by a minor disagreement that quickly escalated into violence between the villagers. Residents of Banda Ely reportedly told a motorcyclist from Mangun hamlet, Fiditan, Tual to slow down while driving through their neighborhood. The motorcyclist then went back to his own neighborhood and gathered together some friends to attack those who allegedly rebuked him. Relations between these two communities have been fragile since the conflict in Tual in 1999. Clashes between Muslim and Christian groups figured prominently during this conflict which lasted for several years, from 1999 to 2002.Banda Ely is a community of Muslim settlers who originally came from Key Besar, while Fiditan is a predominantly Christian community. Villagers from Banda Ely are people who were internally displaced due to the conflict in the place where they originally came from.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Violation
- Death
- Rights Concerned
- Right to life
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Not active
- Date added
- Sep 20, 2019
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Jul 28, 2010
- Event Description
On 28 July 2012, Mr. Ardiansyah Matra'is, journalist, had been reported missing, His motorbike and helmet were found at the Wali-Wali bridge of Merauke in Papua. On 30 July 2010, his body was found naked and handcuffed floating in the Maro River of Merauke in Papua, Indonesia. Mr. Ardiansyah Matra'is was a journalist who regularly reported on corruption and illegal logging practices in Papua. His articles were published in Jubi magazine and his videos were shown on [Tabloid Jubi](http://tabloidjubi.com until early this year. On 20 August 2010, after a post-mortem examination of the body, Indonesian police revealed that Mr. Ardiansyah Matra'is was murdered and drowned in the river. Signs of torture were also found on Mr. Ardiansyah Matra'is' body. It is believed that his murder may be linked to his work covering controversial issues such as corruption and illegal logging in Papua. It may also be linked to his coverage of the regional election that took place on 2 August 2010.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Violation
- Death, Torture
- Rights Concerned
- Right to information, Right to liberty and security, Right to life
- Source
Tabloid Jubi Jubi Magazine is where Mr. Ardiansyah Matra'is published his work
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Sep 20, 2019
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Jun 11, 2019
- Event Description
JAKARTA - A former officer in Indonesia's special forces has filed a complaint with the country's press council and police against prominent news magazine Tempo. In his filing Tuesday, Former Major General Chairawan Kadarsyah Nusyirwan said the magazine reported the involvement of former members of the Tim Mawar or the Rose Team, in riots last month. Chairawan's lawyer, Herdiansyah, said the former soldier "feels harmed personally because he was a part of the (Rose Team)", according to the news site Kompas. The Rose Team is notorious for its involvement in several kidnappings of activists in 1997 and 1998, during the era of the so-called New Order under authoritarian President Suharto. Several of the unit's members, including Prabowo Subianto, who lost this year's presidential election to incumbent President Joko Widodo, were subsequently fired. One of those named in Tempo's report on last month's riots is Fauka Noor Farid, one of Prabowo's underlings in the special forces. The magazine reported Fauka had said it would be beneficial if there were to be a confrontation between protesters and officers. The May 21 and 22 riots began as a peaceful protest against irregularities in this year's elections, but devolved into violence that left eight dead and more than 700 injured. The magazine also reported cases of arms dealing and assassination attempts against several current Indonesia ministers. Arif Zulkifli, Tempo magazine's editor-in-chief, told VOA his team's reports are "airtight, journalistically." He said, "We've had police reports on us relatively often. It's fine as long as the Press Council decides that we did nothing wrong." This is not the first time Tempo has been attacked for its work. In 2010, the 48-year-old magazine uncovered graft allegations of some high-ranking police officers that led unidentified people to fire bomb Tempo's office in Jakarta. Tempo was temporarily disbanded in June 1994, along with two other publications, and its circulation was halted for four years after it published an investigation on Indonesia's dubious purchase of war ships. Indonesia's press freedom Tempo's history is emblematic of Indonesia's struggle for press freedom, granted finally in 1999 with the enactment of the Press Law. During the authoritarian New Order era, stretching from 1966 to 1998, press freedom was virtually non-existent. It was not until 1998 that the special government-issued press license regulation was jettisoned by Suharto's replacement, President B.J. Habibie. Though democracy restored press freedom, questions about uninhibited freedom linger. "In the past couple of years that we've seen demonstrations in Jakarta, there were cases of violence against journalists. This was never resolved by the state apparatus," said Wisnu Prasetya Utomo, a researcher at the Digital Media and Communication Research Center (Decode) of the University of Gadjah Mada, "This is what makes our press freedom so fragile." According to a report by the Indonesian Alliance of Independent Journalists, there were 64 cases of violence directed at journalists in 2018. The Reporters Without Borders' annual World Press Freedom Index puts Indonesia at 124 out of 180 countries listed. The country also maintains restrictive access for foreign reporters on the easternmost island of Papua, a hotbed for military violence and struggles for independence. Indonesia also enforces the electronic information and transactions law, the closest legal standing it has to an online defamation law. Today's print journalism in Indonesia is dogged by tighter competition with online media that led to the closure of more than 20 print publications from 2015 to 2017. But intimidation and litigation against news outlets has persisted since the New Order era, as shown by the case of Tuesday's police report. "Because the cycle of impunity continues, this will keep happening," said Wisnu.
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Judicial Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Offline
- HRD
- Media Worker, NGO
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Non-state
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Sep 19, 2019
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- May 21, 2019
- Event Description
JAKARTA - Crews from ABC News Australia are the latest journalists to report they faced intimidation and assault as they reported on the Jakarta protests after President Joko Widodo was confirmed the winner of last month's general elections, increasing concern over press freedom in Indonesia. The Jakarta Foreign Correspondent Club (JFCC), with members who are foreign journalists and correspondents in Indonesia made a similar appeal. "We are deeply concerned to learn that journalists have been intimidated and even physically attacked during the recent protest rallies in Jakarta" said the JFCC in a statement. "Some of our members have been targeted during rallies and also on social media in what needs to be addressed to prevent this becoming a threat to press freedom in Indonesia." Eight people were killed and more than 900 hurt on May 21 and 22 in two nights of fighting between security forces and supporters of defeated presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto. Security officials said they believe the violence was organized by several groups, including one linked to the Islamic State and another to a retired special forces general accused of smuggling weapons to Jakarta. ABC correspondent for South East Asia David Lipson on May 26 tweeted a correction saying his crew was attacked "by protestors, not police. Everyone is OK, thanks to a soldier to who stepped in." Lipson's tweet corrected information released by Amnesty International Indonesia and the Indonesian Journalist's Association (AJI). The two groups had said police intimidated the ABC journalists. Reporters Without Borders (RSF), an international non-profit that advocates for journalists and press freedom, said that in Indonesia, President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo did not keep campaign promises during his five-year term. His presidency was marked by serious media freedom violations, and the military is known to "intimidate reporters and even use violence against those who cover their abuses", referring to AJI. In the annual RSF World Press Freedom Index Indonesia was 124 of 180 countries surveyed, as it has been since 2017. In 2013, it was 139. Two Associated Press journalists, Stephen Wright and Niniek Muji Karmini, reported they were intimidated on social media. People who claimed they were Prabowo supporters published personal information about the journalists, who then received threats such as "We will take care of her." Prabowo, a former general, represented Indonesia's traditional elites, and now refuses to concede that he lost the April 17, 2019 vote. More than 20 journalists have reported that they were intimidated, persecuted and assaulted during the street protests against the election count released on May 21 by Indonesia's General Elections Commission, the Komisi Pemilihan Umum, which is popularly known as KPU. AJI said that TV and radio journalists were "physically assaulted, slapped, intimidated, persecuted and threatened, not only by police but also protesters. Some of them were forced to delete their documentation---photos, audio and video---and some equipment was seized. One journalist's motorcycle was set on fire." AJI believes many attacks and cases of intimidation have gone unreported because journalists fear repercussion from the military or the police. The journalist's group called on authorities to investigate all of reported attacks and instances of intimidation against journalists. AJI also appealed to media owners and top editors to take responsibility for the safety of their journalists by providing appropriate training and covering the cost of injuries the journalists may have received while reporting. The JFCC called on all parties, including those who oversee political campaigns and security forces, to respect the right of journalists to cover news. "Given the current heated political tensions, we also urge all journalists to take sensible precautions if they are required to cover rallies such as ensuring they operate in teams, position themselves in a location where they limit the risk of being hit by projectiles or physically targeted, and have suitable protective gear and a clear exit strategy" said the JFCC in a statement. Dedi Prasetyo, spokesman for Indonesia's National Police on May 24 told VOA that the police have informed some editors in chief, the chairman of the Indonesian TV Journalist Association (IJTI), PWI (an Indonesian journalist association) and the Press Council that "in order to avoid more violence" all journalists should be clearly identified, and examples of the identification shared with authorities "Please communicate with us" he said. "Once we know the ID, we can brief our personnel to recognize that it identifies somebody as a journalist. We need to see a clear press ID." Niniek, who has reported from Jakarta for two decades, told VOA by phone that the "AP has increased their security measures in the Jakarta' office. AP also asked me not to take public transportation now, and not to cover protest or riots or terrorism issues for a while." Niniek said that even though she was doxed through her personal Twitter account and the official AP account, "this kind of threat will never discourage me to continue my journalistic work." "During the Jakarta local election in 2017, I was also threatened, but I have to admit that what happened today is worse they posted, Stephens' photo, our office address, and urged people to take actions against me."
- Impact of Event
- 20
- Gender of HRD
- Other (e.g. undefined, organisation, community)
- Violation
- Intimidation and Threats, Violence (physical)
- Rights Concerned
- Right to information
- HRD
- Media Worker
- Perpetrator-State
- Police
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Non-state
- Source
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Sep 19, 2019
- Country
- Indonesia
- Initial Date
- Aug 22, 2019
- Event Description
Following the government-led internet shutdown in Indonesia’s eastern provinces of Papua and West Papua a journalist has been doxxed and harassed online. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate the Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) Indonesia have condemned the attack on the journalists and called on the local authorities to ensure the media are protected as they work.
Victor Mambo, a journalist with Koran Jubi and jubi.co.id, as well as a member of AJI’s executive committee was harassed and doxxed online on Thursday, August 22, after the internet shutdown continued into a second day. In one tweet from user @antilalat Victor was linked to the Free Papua Movement (OPM) and accused of being an informer for Papuan lawyer, which was followed by a second tweet giving out Victor’s home address.
Doxxing refers to publishing private or identifying information about a person on the internet, typically with malicious intent. This is not the first time that Victor has been targeted online. The same user had threatened Victor in July, 2019.
On Saturday, Victor proceeded with an urgent appeal to UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression, David Kaye, regarding the internet shutdowns in the provinces.
In a statement, AJI said that the harassment and doxxing of Victor are an attempt to intimidate him. As a journalist, Victor has done his job to report objectively and complied with the journalism code of ethics in his verification processes.
“AJI would also like to remind to the social media users as well as authorities that journalists on their duty are protected by the Law No.40/1999 on the Press. If anyone thinks there is incorrect journalistic material published in the media, the Press Law has the mechanism through right to reply and correction and filing of complaints to the Press Council,” AJI said.
The IFJ said: “The harassment and doxxing of Victor Mambo is a blatant attempt to silence critical voices, and intimidate him. He is a respected journalist and was simply doing his job, reporting of the current internet shutdown in Indonesia. We urge the Indonesian authorities investigate the ongoing attacks, and take steps to guarantee Victor’s safety.”
- Impact of Event
- 1
- Gender of HRD
- Man
- Violation
- Intimidation and Threats, Online Attack and Harassment
- Rights Concerned
- Online
- HRD
- Media Worker
- Perpetrator-Non-State
- Non-state
- Monitoring Status
- Pending
- Date added
- Sep 4, 2019
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