Launching a Roadmap for the Resolution of Human Rights Cases is Not Just Symbolic

Member of Commission XIII of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Mafirion, welcomed the launch of the Roadmap to Resolve Serious Human Rights Violations (HAM) by the Ministry of Human Rights.

However, he reminded that the launch of the roadmap must be carried out concretely, not just symbolically.

Mafirion emphasized that this roadmap must be a concrete step for the country to uncover the truth and complete past serious human rights violations.

"We appreciate the launch of this roadmap. But most importantly, the roadmap must be a real instrument to reveal the truth and bring about justice. The state must no longer delay," Mafirion told reporters, Wednesday, December 17.

According to him, the presence of a roadmap for resolving human rights cases is a signal of the state's commitment to guaranteeing the human rights of citizens as well as fulfilling constitutional and moral obligations to victims and survivors of gross human rights violations.

Mafirion said the roadmap also reflects Indonesia's commitment to various international human rights instruments that have been ratified, such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), and the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW). Where nationally, he said, it is in line with the 1945 Constitution which guarantees and protects human rights.

"The resolution of various past human rights cases will make Indonesia a country that substantively respects and upholds human rights," he said.

The roadmap recorded a total of 12 cases of serious human rights violations. Among them were the 1965-1966 events, Talangsari 1989, the mysterious shootings of 1982-1985, the May 1998 riots including Trisakti, Semanggi I and II, forced disappearances of 1997-1998, the KKA Aceh Junction 1999, the Banyuwangi santet incident of 1998, Wasior 2001, Jambu Keupok Aceh 2003, Geudong House Aceh 2001-2002, and Wamena 2003.

Mafirion emphasized that the state's recognition of these cases should not stop at the symbolic level. He asked for a concrete settlement through legal proceedings against the perpetrators and the recovery of victims and survivors in a comprehensive and just manner.

"Currently, the achievement of the selection of victims of human rights violations is still relatively low. Based on data from the Ministry of Human Rights, about 600 victims have been restored from more than 7,000 victims who have been identified. The roadmap must answer this gap," said the PKB legislator.

Furthermore, Mafirion asked for a roadmap to be prepared as a guide for work that is measurable, systematic, and accountable, with stages, time targets, and transparent evaluation mechanisms. Therefore, he encouraged synergy between all stakeholders, including the Ministry of Human Rights, Komnas HAM, the Attorney General's Office, and the Supreme Court.

"The resolution of the case of serious human rights violations is an important prerequisite for justice, national reconciliation, and public confidence in the state," he concluded.