Reconciliation in Ambon

Reconciliation in Ambon

It is time the people of Ambon and surroundings start working side-by-side to restore peace. People outside Ambon should stop yelling slogans to incite island residents to continue fighting their own brothers and sisters. People living in Ambon should be able to restrain themselves.

We must give the security apparatus a chance to restore law and order in the area. Those who violate the law must be punished; this must include misbehaving members of the security forces. In this way, people will feel that they are being protected and that social accord and security are assured. It is in the interest of us all that peace and order are restored, in Ambon and in Maluku in general.

-- Media Indonesia, Jakarta