Yusril and terrorism

Yusril and terrorism

From Forum Keadilan

The police have arrested 16 mosque activists allegedly
involved in a terrorist network responsible for the fatal bomb
blast at JW Marriott Hotel.

While receiving praise for their achievement, the police have
also been criticized over the way these arrests have been made.
Ironically, Minister of Justice and Human Rights Yusril Ihza
Mahendra has questioned the legal process involved in these
arrests.

Clearly, there are two major camps regarding the eradication
of terrorism in Indonesia. A debate is now afoot on whether or
not the national intelligence agency (BIN) should be allowed
greater authority in dealing with terrorism. In this case,
Minister Yusril has sided with those opposing further empowerment
of BIN.

In this context, we must all set aside narrow-minded interests
and prioritize the interests of the state and the nation. The
Ministry of Justice and Human Rights must help empower BIN by
agreeing to allow it greater authority to deal with terrorism.

We need a legal umbrella for our intelligence authorities to
be able to deal properly with terrorism for the sake of the state
and the nation. Otherwise, terrorists will enjoy great freedom to
carry out acts of terrorism all over the country.

YUNITA K SEPTIANINGSIH
Jakarta