TNI should attack separatists

TNI should attack separatists

From Koran Tempo

Recently, the Indonesian Military (TNI) Commander Gen.
Endriartono was angered by the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) for what
he said were frequent violations of the Indonesia-GAM peace
accord. Also, recently the Free Papua Organization attacked and
robbed the arsenal of the Jayawijaya military district command
post near Jayapura and got away with dozens of rifles and
ammunition. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ryamizard Ryacudu promptly
ordered the stamping out of all acts of separatism.

It seems that such developments have taken place within a
grand scenario, so that it is not enough to handle them only by
making strong statements or bluffing. The TNI should exercise its
power more extensively and take stern measures against all armed
separatist movements. Otherwise, it may be accused of allowing
those groups to fester.

Therefore, TNI's strong remarks should be followed up with
massive attacks like the ones launched by the coalition (U.S. et
al) forces on Iraq, because such moves are permissible within a
sovereign state, at least to stop provocative acts for the
maintenance of domestic security.

H. BUDI UTOMO SANTOSO, Jakarta