LNHAM Issues Recommendations from Analysis of August 2025 Demonstrations

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The National Human Rights Institution (LNHAM) has issued several recommendations based on the results of monitoring and analysis of demonstration and riot incidents in August-September 2025. During a press conference at the Komnas HAM building in Jakarta on Monday, Chair of the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) Anis Hidayah stated that the first recommendation is directed to the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto. “Regarding the recommendation to the President of the Republic of Indonesia, the first is to evaluate the performance of the Indonesian National Police (Polri) in handling protests. The second is to ensure that human rights violations do not recur,” she said. Other recommendations include instructing relevant ministries and institutions to respect and fulfil human rights and take concrete steps to ensure the rights of women, children, and persons with disabilities are respected and protected, including guaranteeing access to restoration, rehabilitation, compensation, health services, education, and psychological support. The second recommendation is directed to Polri, namely to thoroughly investigate cases of deaths and alleged torture by police during the arrest, examination, and arbitrary detention processes, including the mobilisation of children in protest actions and riots. In addition, the institution recommends that Polri resolve criminal proceedings regarding the death of AK (Affan Kurniawan) and other victims, evaluate the use of excessive force, and prioritise human rights by strengthening the capacity of officers, providing decent legal accommodations, and encouraging revisions to police regulations to align with the Juvenile Justice System Law and the Child Protection Law. The third recommendation is directed to the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court (MA) Sunarto, namely to ensure that judicial apparatus have a human rights perspective, child rights, disability rights, and gender perspective to prevent criminalisation based on legitimate expressions of opinion. The fourth recommendation is directed to the Speaker of the House of Representatives (DPR RI) Puan Maharani, namely to oversee compliance with law enforcement and human rights in handling protests and follow up on public demands by providing transparent updates on progress. The fifth recommendation is directed to the Coordinating Ministry for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs (Kemenko Polkam), namely to coordinate and review criminal processes in the police and prosecutor’s office to ensure the enforcement of due process of law, including ensuring the right to legal aid for detained protesters, as well as protection from criminalisation and judicial errors. The sixth recommendation is directed to the Coordinating Ministry for Law, Human Rights, Immigration, and Correctional Services, namely to prioritise human rights, child rights, disability rights, and gender perspective in all law enforcement processes. In addition, to strengthen gender and inclusive correctional institution policies to ensure the rights of women, children, and persons with disabilities as inmates, and to prevent the recurrence of gender-based violence in correctional environments. The seventh recommendation is directed to the Ministry of Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection (PPPA), one of which is to strengthen and ensure rapid responses from PPA Integrated Service Units and SAPA 119 in handling cases of exploitation of women and children related to protests, as well as strengthening cross-sector coordination. The eighth recommendation is directed to the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (Kemendikdasmen). One of the recommendations is for the ministry to issue regulations prohibiting schools from imposing dismissal sanctions or revoking scholarships for students involved in protests, and to ensure continuity of access to education for affected children without discrimination. The ninth recommendation is directed to the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Kemenkomdigi). One point is to ensure the fulfilment of the right to freedom of opinion and expression in the digital space, including personal data protection. The tenth recommendation is directed to the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Social Affairs, Ministry of Home Affairs, and regional governments. One point of the recommendation is to coordinate to ensure unhindered access for victims of violence in protests, including covering the costs of long-term medical services. It is known that LNHAM consists of Komnas HAM, Komnas Perempuan, Indonesian Child Protection Commission (KPAI), National Commission on Disabilities (KND), Witness and Victim Protection Agency (LPSK), and the Ombudsman of the Republic of Indonesia. LNHAM has conducted field monitoring since 27 August 2025 until 27 January 2026. The team, she explained, has compiled and verified field data related to fatalities, injuries, and detentions, up to analysing patterns and structural root causes of human rights violations. Monitoring was carried out covering 20 provinces across Indonesia, namely from Banten, West Java, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Aceh, North Sumatra, East Kalimantan, South Sulawesi, North Maluku, Papua, Bali, West Nusa Tenggara, to DKI Jakarta.