Poso conflict and intelligence<\/p>\n
From Media Indonesia<\/p>\n
The communal conflict in Poso, Central Sulawesi, is a tragedy
\nof humanity that should be solved by finding its fundamental
\ncauses. The discovery by intelligence that some of its
\nperpetrators were formerly involved in the same rioting, and the
\narrests of several suspects in the attack on local villagers,
\nindicate a heartening achievement by security authorities and a
\nserious endeavor by the government to thoroughly settle the
\nconflict.<\/p>\n
In this context, observers and politicians should exercise
\nrestraint in making statements, to avoid subjective and
\ntendentious comments without concrete evidence. The security
\napparatus should be given the opportunity to unveil the case. If
\nsuspicion is left unchecked, the world image of national
\nintelligence, and Indonesia as a whole, will be spoiled.<\/p>\n
For instance, Dr GJ Aditjondro's statement accusing
\nintelligence personnel of being involved in the Poso conflict is
\nhighly illogical. One should not always put the Indonesian
\nmilitary and intelligence service in a corner.<\/p>\n
The recent unveiling, capture and trial of culprits in the
\ncrimes against humanity prove that the security and intelligence
\npersonnel are not as bad as described by some political
\nobservers.<\/p>\n
SUMIATI MUHID<\/p>\n
Jakarta<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/poso-conflict-and-intelligence-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }