Eradication of terrorism

Eradication of terrorism

From Koran Tempo

President Megawati Soekarnoputri reaffirmed Indonesia's
rejection of terrorism at the 43rd annual session of the Asian-
African Legal Consultative Organization in Nusa Dua, Bali, some
time ago.

In fact, terrorism is rooted in disparity and injustice in
international life. In the 20th century a major change took place
in the use and practice of terrorism, which marked rightist and
leftist extremist political movements.

Technological advancements also contributed to the escalation
of terrorist action, particularly in terms of mobility and the
application of lethal weapons. The Sept. 11, 2001, attacks made
the world aware that the threat of terrorism is real.

Therefore, Western nations are waging a war on terrorism, as
is Indonesia as one of the victims of terrorism, as proven by the
Bali and JW Marriott hotel bombings. Political violence has left
a lot of innocent people dead.

We should acknowledge that justice and equity have not been
enjoyed by everybody, while security has not been fully ensured
either. All this is a breeding ground for dissatisfaction, which
will eventually disturb the stability of nations.

ARYO SETYAKI
Jakarta