Security clash in Ambon

Security clash in Ambon

Clarification is still needed about what actually happened in
the village of Kudamati in Ambon to shed light on the incident
that broke out between the police and the Army's Special Force.

An investigation into the incident is needed to uncover the
real matter behind the violence, not only to facilitate correct
and fair legal action, but also to prevent such an incident from
recurring.

The incident was ironical, a blow to the peace initiative that
seeks an end to the violence and conflict in Ambon if it is set
in the new context of the determination of administrations both
in Ambon and Jakarta.

The government has not only issued five steps to resolve the
Ambon conflict but it has also taken further steps by banning the
Maluku Sovereignty Front and the Republic of South Maluku as well
as demanding that Laskar Jihad leave Ambon.

Wouldn't it be called a blow if, in the process, a violent
incident broke out and involved the security forces?

Again, we glimpse the seriousness of the incident involving
our own security forces. It is not enough to attribute it to
insufficient coordination, otherwise a similar incident may
easily recur.

We have to grasp the irony or the setback inherent in the
incident in regards to the joint efforts to end violence in
Ambon, and realize the Malino II peace treaty to restore peace,
brotherhood and reconciliation to the shattered communities.

-- Kompas, Jakarta