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| Telius Yikwa Secretary AMP City Yogyakarta |
By : Telius Yikwa #
It has been 15 years running, it turns out reforms have not produced
significant changes in order to fulfill human rights, one of which
concerns the freedom of expression. According to investigators Institute
for the Study and Advocacy (Elsam), Wahyudi Djafar, it is evident from a
survey conducted in five provinces Elsam. Namely Jakarta, Yogyakarta,
West Sumatra, West Kalimantan and Papua.
There are at least two things are being targeted in the survey.
First, do an analysis of regulations issued by the central and local
governments. Are there any that inhibit freedom of expression. Second,
look at the extent to which the fulfillment of the right to freedom of
expression which is implemented by the government. Then, set up a number
of survey questions to answer the question that was being targeted(elsam.or.id)
Are certain of the provinces surveyed. specifically for West Papua is
very BAD. Papuan People just do not have the space for freedom.
One example of a case in West Papua:
National Demonstration on July 29, 2013 was dissolved and human
rights activists were arrested again . Freedom of citizens to express
their opinions publicly beheaded in Papua at the muzzle end of the
barrel of a gun .
Dissolution of demonstrations and arrests of human rights activists
this time is not much different from the previous demonstrations
dissolution in Papua . There is a scenario that is set by Intelkam
veiled Papua Police to arrest Papuan human rights activists .
Here is the scenario . On July 25, 2013 , the notice letter was sent
by the organizers of the demo demonstration , Mr. Usama Usman Yogobi to
Papua Police Headquarters . Part Intelkam Papua Police directed Usman to
insert the letter to the Secretary- General ( General Secretary ) Papua
Police . During what time of day as a responsible public Usman peaceful
demonstration awaiting confirmation back from Papua police , yet there
has been no response from the Papua Police over the notification letter
has been the inclusion .
On July 29, 2013 , at 08.00 Papua time , Bro . Usman came to Papua
police to check Receipt Notification ( STTP ) from Papua Police . ”
Papua Police Chief is not in place , then the STTP not be published .
Intelkam also can not notice the letter . Demo Have you safe , ” said
Yus Maudul , Intelkam Papua police officer , who retold by Usman .
Because part Intelkam Papua police on duty to publish STTP say so ,
then Usman back to Abepura and Camp Key to coordinate with the device in
any peaceful protest rallying point masses .
All mass peace rally rallying point occupied by the police complete
with weapons . At 09.00 Papua time at Three Housing Waena , Br. John
Selegani , Benny Mote Marthen Hisage and forcibly arrested by armed
police at the time they took turns using a megaphone speeches at the
gate of Paradise in University Housing Three Waena .
Peaceful protest disbanded and they were arrested with no reason
permit a demo of Police . They were tortured , intimidated , and
humiliated by the Indonesian police . Marthen Mote is released on the
spot , while John and Benny ( both acting as field coordinator ) below
to Abepura police for questioning by the police .
Nokens they were seized by the police that contains : mobile phones ,
ID cards , student cards , books , accounts, leaflets peaceful
demonstration , peaceful demonstration pemberitauan mailing archives , a
small gospel book . The goods were seized by the police for questioning
.
About the arrest and dissolution of peaceful protest in this Waena ,
reported to the responsible public peaceful protest , Usman . Although
police blockade at some point rallying point mass action and arrested
two student activists , Usman Yogobi not abundant with police action .
Usman lead mass peaceful protest of 500 people from the hostel Nayak
Camp Kei heading to target peaceful action . However , hundreds of
police were on standby with full weapons , confront and disperse
peaceful mass action that was long march toward Abepura led Usman and
Alius .
The police ambush took place in front of the PD’s office at Camp Kei .
The mass action was peaceful protest police action . Person in charge (
Usman and Alius ) in coordination with the police and deliver what has
been delivered by the Papua Police Intelkam . Usman said : ” I have this
morning met with the police and they let Intelkam verbally to our demo
today , why did you come here to confront us ” .
However , the police still be hard to disperse peaceful mass action .
In the current negotiations , the police arrested Mr. Usama Usman
Yogobi under pressure and intimidation by armed police and dragged into
trucks police custody .
Mass action does not accept the police action , and urged police to
release Usman , but it is not addressed . In those circumstances , it
captures Alius Asso then negotiate to ask for Usman released . Underwear
and black jacket worn by Alius torn when he was arrested and dragged
into trucks police custody .
The situation became chaotic . Mass action agreed to surrender
crowded at peak times to be arrested along with the coordinator in
charge of general and Field ( Alius ) . Dozens of peaceful mass action
scrambled up onto a police truck to surrender . Seeing the incident ,
police made an agreement with the mass action . The police promised
that they would be sent home after questioning. Mass action accepts the
deal .
Usman and Alius down to the Jayapura Police Station and peaceful mass
action back to the hostel nayak to hold a meeting . During the meeting ,
decided that about 30 people were sent to the Police station to
menangih appointment of police .
In the police investigation in the Police , Usman and Alius asked
about the management of Human Rights Law and Democracy Solidarity of
Papuan People ( SHDRP ) , in charge of the action and demonstrations ,
as well as demonstration purposes , nationality , occupation , and so
forth .
In the meantime , other human rights activists tried to negotiate
with the Jayapura Police Station for an appointment menangih the release
of the two human rights activists after both checked .
Finally at 17:25 hours Papua time , the two activists were released
after a family party signature submission letter from the Police to the
family . The submission letter signed by Mr. Abner Hegemur and Anton
Asso .
While John and Benny Selegani Hisage Abepura police checked . Both
were released at 15:35 hours Papua time after both provide information
related to the peaceful demonstration to the police . Nokens them and
their contents that have been confiscated by the police , returned when
the two were released from police Abepura .
The demonstration ended with the dissolution and arrest brings Main
Demands : ” Papua Nations Urge UN intervention and the States in the
world to protect the indigenous people of Papua from Indonesian military
threats of violence . Demonstration There are five objectives promoted
by SHDRP , namely :
1 ) . Welcoming the delegates Foreign Minister MSG to Papua forum in the near future ;
2 ) . Welcomed the arrival of Secretary for Political Affairs U.S. Embassy who visited Jayapura – Papua on July 29, 2013 ;
3 ) . Supporting meetings in Geneva – Switzerland on the discussion
of human rights violations in Papua that has been going on in this July ;
4 ) . Support the Freedom Convoy Frotila who are moving toward Papua (
star point ) of the lake Ayre in Australia ; 5 ) . Supporting the
launch of the OPM office in the Netherlands on August 15, 2013 .
A few weeks before performing this action , the purpose of the
demonstration has been disseminated through the mass media , both print
and electronic media . Because the plan is being focused demonstration
Indonesian authorities . The issue that brought the issue is very actual
demonstration and heat . Antosias community to join the demonstration .
Evidence from several areas in Papua came to Jayapura only to join the
rally , for example, people from the islands Serui .
RI does not want to give space for Papuans to campaign in Papua huge
amount of mass , the masses even in the slightest amount lately silenced
the democratic space in Papua . At the end of this historic building
happens that if forced down a peaceful demonstration , then almost all
held a peaceful protest ended with the dissolution of force and arrests
of human rights activists by police in backing up a joint military and
BIN .
In a coordinated national action by SHDRP this time was experiencing
the same thing . Party Intelkam Papua Police say that please
demonstration alone safely . Turns out it was a trap to catch Br Usman
Yogobi and three other colleagues . Papua Police deliberately did not
publish STTP on the grounds that the police chief was not in place .
That’s a reason that makes no sense and making it up there .
The police did during this clever trick rational . The target is the
police arrested the activists and outspoken human rights violations in
Papua . Once captured and examined , these are definitely two things
happen : if discharged after police inspected , or detained to undergo
the legal process .
Under the Papua Police Leadership , Tito Karniavan ( Former Commander
of Detachment 88 ) it has closed all democratic space access in Papua .
Tito ‘s leadership in the past , many human rights activists who fought
peacefully arrested and jailed by arbitrary .
Freedom of expression is one of the most important essence inherent
in every human being . Freedom of expression or expression in public is
the human rights guaranteed by international law and the 1945
constitution which translated into Submission Law Public Opinion in
advance . Every man is free to express their opinions in public in a
dignified manner .
Restrictions on the freedom of citizens in the delivery of public
opinion is a denial and violation of human rights . Silencing freedom of
expression is not bermanusiawi action . Forms is called the Indonesian
authorities thuggery . The attitude and actions of the police although
one , but this time the police took refuge under the national police
institution .
Indonesian police attitudes and actions like this should be opposed by the dignified and authoritative manner by all parties to uphold the noble values , the values of democracy , truth , justice , human rights , honesty , and peace (http://majalahselangkah.com)
The British government recognition of Silencing Freedom of Expression in Papua.
Baroness Warsi , Senior Minister at the Foreign Office recognizes
freedom of expression in Papua often silenced . He was also concerned
about the heavy sentence often given to Papuan activists held a
demonstration in peace .
Restrictions on the right to voice their political opinion ( in Papua
) concerned . Given heavy prison sentences on those who commit acts of
peace demosntrasi . I also greatly appreciate the NGOs and their staff
who worked tirelessly to defend the prisoners . Religious freedom and
freedom of expression have been presented in the Universal Periodic
Review ( UPR ) . Invitation to the UN special rapporteur on freedom of
expression in order to visit Indonesia is a positive step , and we hope
that this visit to be done . ” Said Baroness Warsi , such as the British
Parliament in a press release received by Jubi , Friday ( 26 / 07 )
night .
Baroness Warsi admits British government have the same concerns with
their high lawmakers . Answering questions MPs Higher addressed to the
British government , Warsi acknowledges the access restrictions
journalists , NGOs including the International Red Cross organization ,
to Papua .
” We have raised this issue to the Indonesian government at all levels . When Lord Hannay , reminds us , without open access to Papua , the risk of misreporting or misunderstood incidents will continue to exist . It would be very difficult to verify if an incident Papua remains closed . ” Said the Senior Minister .
Warsi said the British Government condemns all violations of human
rights , no matter who the victim . According to him , violations in
Papua has been carried out by the security forces as well as by those
who claim to be fighting for the rights of the Papuan people . But how
to verify the details of each incident that occurs menmang very
difficult due to the remoteness of the area .
” We also saw gruesome murder of eight Indonesian military personnel
in February this year . And non – ethnic Papuans living in the highlands
had been attacked and killed . Also a German tourist was shot in May
2012 . “Added Warsi .
The British government , further Warsi , recognizes that human rights
are fundamental rights based on universal values . Even so , the
influence of a myriad of social , political and economics often is
behind violation of human rights , and it also must be addressed .
Therefore , the UK will continue to drive meaningful progress on
governance issues , including the full implementation of the special
autonomy law for Papua and West Papua ( http://tabloidjubi.com)
People of West Papua Expect no incoming Foreign journalists in West
Papua to Reveal Different Cases of Human Rights Violations committed by
the State against the people of Papua.
We the People of Papua tuned Foreign reporters. (Telius Yikwa)
Telius Yikwa is a Student, activist and Secretary of the Alliance of Papuan Students of Yogyakarta.