BNPT: Indonesia Gives Compensation To 700 Victims Of Terrorism For The Last 10 Years

Residents pass near banners refusing to terrorists in the area of Jl Malioboro, Yogyakarta, May 2018. (ANTARA-Andreas Fitri A)

JAKARTA - Head of the National Counter-Terrorism Agency (BNPT) Commissioner General Pol Boy Rafli Amar emphasized the state's commitment to protecting the rights of victims of criminal acts of terrorism.

"Indonesian government efforts, namely the fulfillment of the rights and needs of victims of terrorism, are strengthened by strengthening the legislative framework and providing compensation to victims of past and present terrorism," said Boy Rafli in a written statement, quoted from Antara, Friday 9 September.

Boy conveyed this when he led the Indonesian delegation to The First United Nations Global Congress of Victims of Terrorism at the New York UN Headquarters from September 8 to 9, 2022.

This first global congress became a discussion forum on the fulfillment and protection of the rights and needs of victims of terrorism.

Not only fulfilling the rights of victims of terrorism for Indonesian citizens, the Indonesian government also does the same for foreign nationals (foreigners) who are victims of terrorism crimes.

"As of 2002 to 2022, the Government has compensated more than 700 victims of terrorism," said Boy.

In addition, the government through BNPT RI and the Witness and Victim Protection Agency (LPSK) also provided other assistance in the form of medical assistance or psychosocial and psychological rehabilitation to victims.

The state's commitment to fulfilling the rights and needs of victims is strengthened by a number of breakthroughs in BNPT's flagship programs, including national relations. This reconciliation forum brings together survivors with former terrorism convicts.

In addition, the Nusantara Integrated Area (KTN) program involves deradicalization partners, survivors, and local communities.

Boy Rafli said that the breakthrough was a form of government readiness through a multi-stakeholders or pentahelix approach, all parties were involved in restoring and fulfilling survivors' rights.

"The state is responsible for fulfilling the rights and needs of victims of terrorism, improving welfare will help heal them," the three-star general said.