Conspiracy theory<\/p>\n
From Sinar Pagi<\/p>\n
The Ambon case is a tragedy for the whole country because it
\nhas marred the nation's prestige in the international community.<\/p>\n
In my opinion supporters of the Republic of South Maluku
\n(RMS), both at home and abroad, are behind the Ambon unrest. They
\nare making use of the political chaos in Indonesia for their own
\npurposes. This was proven by the many RMS flags flown when the
\nriots in Ambon began in mid-January.<\/p>\n
For those who wish to maintain the status quo, the situation
\nin Ambon is very heartening. They certainly hope that the Ambon
\ncase continues and spreads to other regions in Indonesia so that
\nthe general election (which they fear) will not take place. If
\nthis occurs, status quo supporters will be safe from legal
\nprosecution for their sins during the New Order regime.<\/p>\n
For them the nation's unity and cohesion is of no value.
\nRemaining free from responsibility and prosecution is far more
\nimportant to them. Their safety is the priority, even at the cost
\nof innocent people.<\/p>\n
Accordingly, I am convinced the status quo supporters
\n(including those still in power) have joined RMS supporters in
\nAmbon by employing hoodlums to incite the anger of religious
\ncommunities in Indonesia.<\/p>\n
Therefore, I hope Gen. Wiranto, in his capacity as Armed
\nForces Commander, will peacefully settle the Ambon case. To do
\nthis, the people behind the unrest must be revealed and captured.
\nIf arrests are limited to the rioters, believe me, the Ambon case
\nwill never truly be solved.<\/p>\n
I am greatly disturbed by the Ambon tragedy. I wish to see
\nthe Indonesian people remain united and to live peacefully in
\ntheir diversity. As a member of a minority group, I have never
\nhad political ambitions. All I wish is equal rights and treatment
\nwith the majority; i.e. to practice my religion freely and
\npeacefully as guaranteed by the 1945 Constitution.<\/p>\n
The hoodlums hired by the provocateurs in Ambon are told to
\ninstigate and create chaos. The political criminals only use the
\nhoodlums as shields. The government must take strict measures
\nagainst the provocateurs.<\/p>\n
I pray the government immediately restores peace in Ambon and
\nthe Indonesian people be given the strength from God to resist
\nany provocation which could endanger the country's unity and
\ncohesion.<\/p>\n
HERMAN A.<\/p>\n
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