Gus Dur's Daughter Condemns Violence In The Middle Of The April 11 Demonstration In Front Of The DPR Building Including The Beating Of Ade Armando

Indonesian Gusdurian National Network Coordinator Alissa Wahid (HO-BNPT)

JAKARTA - The GUSDURian network condemns and condemns all forms of violence against anyone, including that experienced by Ade Armando in the midst of a demonstration by elements of students and civilians in front of the DPR building.

GUSDURian Network Coordinator, Alissa Wahid said in a video circulating on social media, Armando was abused and abused which left him injured.

"This action is very contrary to various principles, ranging from law, morals, human rights, to religion," he said, Monday, April 11.

Therefore, Alissa Wahid said, the GUSDURian Network (followers of Gus Dur's teachings, the fourth President of the Republic of Indonesia KH Abdurahman Wahid) asked the authorities to thoroughly investigate the persecution and impose sanctions on the perpetrators, in accordance with the provisions of the law.

Alissa Wahid appealed to the political elite not to carry out political provocations and speculations that would damage the constitution and the benefit of the nation, only for the sake of power.

The GUSDURian network, he continued, invites elements of the community to express opinions non-violently and focus on channeling aspirations.

"Actions of violence will only distance the substance of the action and cause negative sentiments from the public," he said.

During the April 11 demonstration, elements of students and civilians demonstrated in front of the DPR building. This action was carried out in response to various political speculations by public officials in the last few weeks, especially regarding the extension of the president's term of office and amendments to the 1945 Constitution.

This action demands that government elements comply with the constitution while holding general elections on time, while limiting the presidential term of office to a maximum of two terms.