By: Edward Krey )*
The good news awaited has now arrived. Safe and conducive situation seems to have been obtained by the people of Papua. According to the news no more action took place there. This is news that is also awaited by all Indonesian people. Remembering the events of the other day was very disturbing.
Safe and conducive atmosphere is evident from the operation of shopping centers and smooth traffic activities. Head of the Public Information Bureau of the Police Public Relations Division Brigadier General Dedi Prasetyo said if the situation at the scene of the riots yesterday was gradually conducive. The joint TNI-Polri team, who were on duty there, are now cleaning up the remnants of the action caused by the masses yesterday.
The next good news came from Menkopolhukam who will make a direct visit to the West Papua region, for a peace mission. Wiranto wants to invite all people in Papua to unite as part of the Unitary Republic of Indonesia. Burning the fire of unity, peace and empathy that had once shed. He considered if this kind of incident would only hurt yourself.
The security and order situation of the people of Jayapura city is also considered conducive. Following the statement of the Jayapura City Police Chief, AKBP Gustav Urbinas. He said there were no large-scale demonstrations such as information circulating in the community. And there is no demonstration plan as rumored.
If there are residents who are determined to take action without first giving notice to the police, the police will immediately disperse it. He conveyed his surprise regarding the return of school students because the situation was already conducive.
This might relate to the policies of schools when dealing with riot situations the other day. Jayapura city residents are also considered to have carried out activities as usual. Gustav appealed not to just believe in information whose source was unclear.
Previously, demonstrations which were characterized by arson and destruction of public facilities, took place in several parts of Papua and West Papua. Following the incident that befell students from Papua in the cities of Malang and Surabaya. The Deputy Governor of West Papua, Muhammad Lakotani, also asserted that the condition of Papua was safe and conducive. Intensive persuasive efforts carried out to religious leaders as well as the community.
He stated that in general Papua was back safe. Although it was suspected that there had been a fuss and a few minor incidents, he continued to assert that the conditions remained safe. Lakotani also did not deny the existence of an incident in West Papua because there were those who felt hurt. But the two-day situation is considered very conditioned.
He said if yesterday’s incident was in the context of addressing the problem because it touched feelings, it was also related to self-esteem and others. So then the response given is rather excessive but only lasts a while. On the other hand for two days the atmosphere has calmed down
Lakotani revealed a number of persuasive efforts, especially in the Manokwari, Fakfak and Sorong regions. He asked the Regent and Mayor to continue to establish communication with the community as well as religious leaders. In order to create a safe situation for the people of Papua. Lakotani ensured that the entire community was able to resume activities in West Papua after the riots broke out calmly again.
He also added that the agriculture and plantation sector of Cocoa went smoothly without any indication of any disturbance. This is really encouraging news, given the economic stretch had died due to paralyzed public access. The people of Papua have been able to calm down to live their daily lives again after the rioting the other day.
The economic sector is considered to be very vital due to yesterday’s demonstration. Life activities had stagnated because access there was considered to be problematic. Telecommunications and the internet are also dead and not functioning. As a result, the wheel of the economy seemed to stop.
Educational facilities were also said to be affected by the riots. Many schools send home or take time off to maintain the safety of their students. Many other sectors are also reported to have suffered losses.
But all that has passed, various reports of conducive situations have enveloped Papua. As a citizen, I’m happy too. The performance of the government in activating all elements to create a safe situation is very good. In the midst of the chaos of various opinion pans which pushed the government into a corner, in fact the government was able to immediately restore its original condition.
For the people of Papua who have not been provoked, they should also be appreciated. Because it is considered capable of participating in realizing security. This can be seen from not participating in the overflow of emotions about news and events that are happening. Hopefully this kind of incident will not happen again, yes!
)* The author is a social political observer