OPM Challenges Army To War, Fadli Zon's Response: This Is What Must Be Faced

Fadli Zon Photo via Twitter

JAKARTA - Deputy Chairperson of the Gerindra Party, Fadli Zon, criticized the viral video of the 061 Danrem Surya Kencana Brigadier General Achmad Fauzi who visited the Pondok Pesantren owned by Habib Bahar bin Smith. The former chairman of the House of Representatives, in fact, reminded again who this enemy must be faced by Indonesia.

Fadli's statement was conveyed through his Twitter account @fadlizon while responding to a news article about the Free Papua Organization (OPM). The article stated that the OPM raised the Morning Star flag and challenged the TNI (Indonesian National Army) to continue the war in 2022.

"This must be faced, not busy with Pesantren and dhikr", said Fadli via Twitter on Monday, January 3.

Previously, Head of Information for Military Resort Command 061 Surya Kencana, Major Inf Ermansyah spoke about the viral video of the 061 Surya Kencana Danrem (Military Resort Command Commander) Brigadier General Achmad Fauzi who visited the Islamic Boarding (Pesantren) School owned by Habib Bahar bin Smith. Major Inf Ermansyah confirmed that the Danrem went to Habib Bahar's residence in a good manner.

"The presence of the Danrem to Bahar bin Smith's residence was carried out in a good manner. It was not TNI personnel who came as viral. Because they were wearing full TNI uniforms", ​​said Major Inf Ermansyah.

Major Inf Ermansyah said that at the time of the incident, Danrem did not come alone. Due to the presence of the Danrem at the Tajul Alawiyyin Islamic Boarding School, he was also accompanied by members of the local Koramil.

"At the time of arrival the Danrem was also accompanied by members of the Military District Command", he added.

Major Inf Ermansyah also explained that the presence of the Danrem aims to invite and encourage each other to create peace and security together. And there is absolutely no purpose to scare the public as viral.

Fadli Zon, criticized the viral video of the 061 Danrem Surya Kencana Brigadier General Achmad Fauzi who visited the Pondok Pesantren owned by Habib Bahar bin Smith. The former chairman of the House of Representatives, in fact, reminded again who this enemy must be faced by Indonesia.

Fadli Zon, criticized the viral video of the 061 Danrem Surya Kencana Brigadier General Achmad Fauzi who visited the Pondok Pesantren owned by Habib Bahar bin Smith. The former chairman of the House of Representatives, in fact, reminded again who this enemy must be faced by Indonesia.

This is what must be faced, not busy with pesantren affairs and dhikr. https://t.co/U0w4WARtOF

— FADLI ZON (Youtube: Fadli Zon Official) (@fadlizon) January 3, 2022