By: Syarifudin)*
The TNI-Polri security forces are believed to have provided a sense of security for all people in Papua. This is evidence that the solidity of the security forces has made the Papuan people more trust in the TNI-Polri than the Papuan terrorist separatist group (KST).
The head of the Dani Jembatan Murib tribe also asked the public to hold fast to the sovereignty of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia (NKRI). Bridge Murib also revealed that the government has so far given special attention to the Papuan people, starting from the development of infrastructure and Human Resources (HR) in Papua, so that many Papuan children have become government officials, both in Papua itself and also in Papua. outside Papua.
He also expressed his gratitude to the TNI-Polri security forces, who have given a sense of security to the people in Puncak Regency so that people’s daily activities can run safely and peacefully.
Meanwhile, Colonel Czi IGN Suriastawa as Kapen Kogabwilhan III said that the presence of the TNI-Polri in Papua was an effort to uphold state sovereignty and provide a sense of security to the Papuan people from threats and terror from KSB.
He said, in creating non-conducive conditions in Papua, KST not only carried out violence and terror with weapons, but also spread hoaxes or fake news aimed at cornering the government and TNI-Polri apparatus through online media and social media accounts that became a source of information. KST sympathizers.
Therefore, Colonel Suriastawa emphasized that the TNI-Polri are committed to continuing to be present to provide a sense of security, maintain conducive conditions, protect their citizens and take firm action against any violation of laws and regulations in order to uphold state sovereignty in Papua.
Previously, the Army Chief of Staff (KSAD) General TNI Dudung Abdurahman explicitly said that KST Papua was not actually an enemy, but they were a group with different views and did not understand the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia (NKRI).
The Army Chief of Staff, who was accompanied by the Cenderawasih Military Commander, Major General TNI Ignatius Yogo Triyono, said that the soldiers who served in Papua were not to carry out war operations, but in this case to assist the National Police and the local government in maintaining the security situation from various disturbances, including disturbances from separatist groups who firmly adhere to ideology to separate themselves from the Republic of Indonesia.
The presence of TNI troops is also to help restore the community’s economy. those who oppose such as terrorist separatist groups must be embraced, then given an understanding so that they want to rejoin under the auspices of the red and white and the Unitary Republic of Indonesia to jointly develop Papua.
Ignatius also advised that Papuan mothers and millennials should be given more attention, so that they can improve the economy. Millennials in Papua are also taught to be independent for the sake of glory in Papua. He also asked every soldier on duty to always instill in their hearts that serving in Papua is for the sake of the nation and state and for the sake of protecting and protecting the Papuan people.
Meanwhile Andika Perkasa as the TNI Commander promised to evaluate the TNI’s approach in dealing with the conflict in Papua, by treating Bumi Cenderawasih like any other province in Indonesia. Andika stated that the handling of the Papua conflict would be returned to the law, and hoped that his soldiers would act in accordance with the laws and regulations.
This was appreciated by Member of Commission I DPR Rizki Aulia Rahman Natakusumah, according to him, security issues in Papua are complex issues. It has even received international attention. Therefore, the handling must be honest, especially for military institutions.
Rizki also reminded, in order to maintain the safety of soldiers, all personnel on duty on Cenderawasih Earth to remain vigilant. Don’t let your guard down, even if a peaceful approach is the spearhead. He also hopes that commanders in the field can create well-integrated lines of communication and command. Thus, preventive operations can run optimally.
A solid security apparatus in dealing with KST in Papua is certainly needed to maintain peace on the earth of Cenderawasih, non-war methods must be taken to avoid potential friction and loss of life, however TNI-Polri officers must remain vigilant against separatist groups who often attack violently. hit and run.
)* The author is a contributor to Pertiwi Institute