By: Yusaac Wakum ) *
One of the leaders of the Papuan separatist movement, Benny Wenda, continues to provoke people to leave Indonesia, especially ahead of December 1, which is often celebrated as the OPM Anniversary. The Papuan people also reject the provocation of Bennya Wenda, who is part of the utopian movement .
Benny Wenda as Chairman of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) said that he refused to submit to the Republic of Indonesia and rejected special autonomy (Otsus) from Indonesia.
ULMWP actually adopted a provisional constitution for a democratic country. The organization is seeking a referendum in West Papua on independence from Indonesia.
The provisional constitution will establish a government guided by the rules and norms of democracy, human rights and self-determination. The movement says that every element of the Provisional Constitution is democratic and designed to protect the culture and way of life of West Papua.
However, it seems that the people in Papua and West Papua have actually questioned the existence of Benny Wenda both in Indonesia and abroad, although there were opinions and political propaganda agendas abroad, including in Melanesian Race countries, but this was not so important. g for the people of Papua and West Papua.
Benny Wenda has also campaigned for the issue of colonialism in Papua which continues to be carried out by activists and supporters of West Papuan independence. However, it seems that the campaign does not have a significant effect because almost all countries in the world recognize that Papua is an integral part of Indonesia.
Director of Europe I of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Kemenlu), Ida Bagus Made Bimantara (Sade), firmly said that various issues in Papua are entirely domestic affairs and all countries understand and respect Indonesia’s position.
Sade explained that nearly 99.5% of the governments in the world recognized and respected the integrity of Indonesia, emphasizing that Papua was part of Indonesia, and there was only one country that still questioned Vanuatu.
He also emphasized that Papua now has political freedom, because in this land of Cenderawasih, regional elections, presidential elections and special autonomy policies have also greatly helped the progress of Papua’s land.
One Papuan figure who lives in Manokwari Wilson said that Benny Wenda was not part of the Papuan community or part of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia (NKRI). He emphasized that the Papuan people want justice and prosperity, not an idea that was coined by Benny.
Wilson also said that Benny Wenda has become a British citizen. Therefore, his party does not care about what his steps are, but what is expected is welfare, not words of provocation.
He considered that Benny Wenda was a high-class provocateur. However, Wilson stated that he was not provoked again because what Benny said was not in accordance with the actual problems of the Papuan people , so it would be better if Benny Wenda became a good citizen, whether he was a British citizen or an Indonesian citizen.
Benny needs to know that the government has provided BBM at the same price as in other regions in Indonesia, that transportation access and infrastructure are continuously being built, such as education facilities and health facilities.
While the figure of Benny Wenda who continues to herald the Papuan independence campaign, Benny has never actually contributed to Papua, even asking for donations to fly abroad.
We must remember the history of the nation, that Papua is a part of Indonesia that has been fought for by all national heroes from various ethnicities, races, religions and languages. So far, various groups and mass organizations that are not pro-NKRI have lied and provoked the Papuan people to support the referendum.
Ondoafi Waena who is the Chairperson of the Papua Red and White Barisan said that his party firmly rejects all activities and activities of political groups as well as armed groups and non-pro-NKRI mass organizations which aim to divide and destroy our sense of brotherhood, the Papuan people and the Indonesian nation. .
Ray Tanji said that the Papuan members of Papua were rejected by Papua New Guinea. This is because the presence of these separatist groups often creates problems for residents living on the border.
Benny Wenda did not get the sympathy of the people of West Papua because of his provocation. This proves that the people in Papua have the determination to remain loyal to the Republic of Indonesia and Pancasila.
) * The author is a Papuan student living in Surabaya
