On Komnas-Ham reshuffle

On Komnas-Ham reshuffle

The Pancasila Youth Front (FPI) and the Maluku Muslim Young Generation (FORGEMMA) are right in demanding that the House of Representatives should urge the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas Ham) to dissolve itself or at least reshuffle its members.

There is an indication that Komnas Ham activists are not executing their duties properly. Viewing what they have done, it is obvious that they have conspired to drive the Indonesian Military into a corner.

In fact, as members of Komnas Ham, they should at least observe the following criteria: 1. They should be nonpartisan. 2. They should not take sides. 3. They should be able to concentrate on doing things for people whose rights have been abused. 4. They should be highly dedicated and have integrity. 5. They should be loyal to the nation and state.

However, the members of the Komnas Ham seem to be lacking those requirements. I therefore strongly believe that a reorganization of its personnel is highly necessary to meet the people's expectations, i.e., the prevalence of truth and justice.

The House of Representatives and the government are empowered to find the right and credible figures to guide Komnas Ham. Everything will be running well if the above requirements are fulfilled.

ANDI SURYA

Jakarta