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    "data": {
        "id": 1714421,
        "msgid": "dpr-ri-members-statement-on-indonesian-citizens-in-somalia-1777740778",
        "date": "2026-05-02 22:59:28",
        "title": "DPR RI Member's Statement on Indonesian Citizens in Somalia",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Politics",
        "summary": "Indonesian DPR RI Commission I member Syamsu Rizal MI has affirmed that the government is actively pursuing the release of four Indonesian citizens (WNI) held hostage on the tanker MT Honour 25, hijacked by Somali pirates on 21 April 2026. Through comprehensive diplomatic efforts, including coordination by the Director of Indonesian Citizen Protection and Foreign Minister Sugiono, all possible avenues, including engagement with non-state actors, are being explored to ensure their safe return. The government underscores that protecting Indonesians abroad is a constitutional mandate, with reports indicating the hostages remain in good health amid demands for ransom.",
        "content": "<p>Makassar (ANTARA) - Member of DPR RI Commission I Syamsu Rizal MI\nstated that the government is still striving to secure the release of\nIndonesian citizens (WNI) believed to be held hostage on the tanker MT\nHonour 25 following its hijacking on 21 April 2026 in Somalia.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe key point is a comprehensive approach; we continue to pursue\nit,\u201d said DPR RI Commission I member Syamsu Rizal MI on the sidelines of\nthe Grand Deliberation of the Hasanuddin University Alumni Association\nin Makassar, South Sulawesi, on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>He conveyed that the government, through the Director of Indonesian\nCitizen Protection (PWNI) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Heni\nHamidah, along with Foreign Minister Sugiono, continues to build\ncommunication and coordinate with relevant parties as a diplomatic\neffort to free the hostages.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCertainly, we are monitoring it; Director PWNI Mrs Heni and Mr\nForeign Minister have coordinated directly. The essence is that we will\npursue all means, both diplomacy and approaches to \u2018non-state actors\u2019,\u201d\nsaid the former Deputy Mayor of Makassar.<\/p>\n<p>To date, the Indonesian government continues to oversee the release\nof the hostages, including the four WNI.<\/p>\n<p>His side emphasised that the protection of Indonesians abroad is a\nconstitutional mandate that cannot be compromised.<\/p>\n<p>The government continues to monitor developments while striving for\nall hostages to be saved, including the WNI held by pirates.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe condition of the victims is currently reported to be good.\nHopefully, our four people can be released soon. To date, there is\nassurance that they are still healthy,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Previously, the Oman-flagged tanker Honour 25, carrying oil, was\nhijacked by Somali pirates on 21 April 2026. A total of 17 crew members\nwere taken hostage, including four WNI.<\/p>\n<p>The families of the victims in South Sulawesi hope that the central\ngovernment can bring them back safely, even though the pirates have\nthreatened the victims and demanded ransom for their release.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/dpr-ri-members-statement-on-indonesian-citizens-in-somalia-1777740778",
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