What's wrong with HAM<\/p>\n
From Media Indonesia<\/p>\n
I am a retired member of this republic's military service. I
\nam writing to express my disappointment and dissatisfaction with
\nthe present political as well as law enforcement conditions in
\nthis country, particularly in connection with the current
\npractices of a non-governmental organization called Human Rights
\nCommission (HAM).<\/p>\n
My observation of HAM tells me that it has not dared to
\nstraightforwardly and openly blame the head of state, who has for
\ndozens of years been responsible for giving orders to our
\ngenerals to conduct military operations in Aceh, Irian Jaya and
\nother regions of conflict involving the separatist groups and the
\nMilitary and the Police of this republic, who have defended the
\ncountry from those who desired to separate from it. Yes, we had
\nendured, and risked our lives to make sure this Unitary State of
\nthe Republic of Indonesia continue to remain intact. No doubt,
\nthere were excesses involving the Army and\/or the Police but
\nplease bear in mind, we had to choose between to shoot or to be
\nshot at. It was a matter of risking our lives when it came to the
\narmed conflict in the separatist regions.<\/p>\n
As a matter of fact, the HAM has been exaggerating violations
\nof human rights involving Army and Police personnel. On the other
\nhand, very little has been reported about the deaths of Army and
\nPolice personnel as a result of cruel, inhuman or degrading
\ntreatment or punishment involving the separatist groups. It is as
\nif we were to blame all the time. But again, we did everything as
\ninstructed by our supervisors and they did it based on the orders
\nthey received from their generals who in turn had received orders
\nfrom the head of state. The question is, why has HAM never blamed
\nthe generals or the head of state for the orders they gave us?
\nWhy dare HAM not blame them and, if necessary, catch and bring
\nthem to court? What's wrong with HAM? Quo vadis HAM?<\/p>\n
SANYOTO MULYO<\/p>\n
Serang, West Java<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/whats-wrong-with-ham-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }