Member of the Indonesian House of Representatives TB Hasanuddin responded to the mass action that raised the flag of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) in several Aceh regions. He assessed that the event could not be seen solely as a security issue, but as a social symptom that needed to be understood in its entirety and approached with a cool head.
According to TB Hasanuddin, a hasty and violent response risks widening the problem. He emphasized that the approach of weapons is not the answer to the social dynamics that arise in the midst of Acehnese society.
TB Hasanuddin reminded that Aceh has a long history of armed conflict that has left a collective trauma. Therefore, every step of handling must consider the social impact and maintain the stability that has been built for years.
"The raising of the GAM flag is a social symptom. We hope that the solution will not be carried out with violence, let alone using weapons. The right approach is dialogue and persuasive steps as best as possible," said TB Hasanuddin in his statement, Sunday, December 28.
He assessed that the use of repressive means against symbolic actions has the potential to create new resistance in the community. According to him, dialogue and a humanitarian approach are more relevant to reduce tensions and maintain the peace that has been achieved through a long process.
In the midst of this situation, TB Hasanuddin also touched on the condition of the Acehnese people who are currently facing a disaster. He assessed that the attention of the government and stakeholders should be directed more towards the efforts to recover and rehabilitate the victims.
"Our focus now should be more on the rehabilitation and recovery of disaster victims. The community needs the presence of the state to help them get up, not an atmosphere that has the potential to trigger tension," he said.
This PDIP faction legislator also invited all elements of society to refrain from being provoked by provocations that could complicate the situation. According to TB Hasanuddin, Aceh's peace is an expensive social capital and must be maintained together.
"Peace is a very valuable asset. Let's take care of it together by prioritizing dialogue, humanity, and the interests of the people of Aceh," he said.
Previously, the TNI together with the police dispersed a group of people who were waving the moon and star flag or GAM flag in Meunasah Mee Village, Muara Dua District, Lhokseumawe City, Aceh, Thursday afternoon, December 25, 2025.
Head of Information for Kodam Iskandar Muda, Colonel of the Infantry Teuku Mustafa Kamal, said that the crowd began to gather at around 10.10 WIB carrying a moon star flag mounted on wood.
"Around 10.30 WIB, they waved the flag and waved it while shouting the word 'free' when road users passed by," said Mustafa Kamal in a written statement, Thursday, December 25.
He explained, the Commander of Military Resort 011/Lilawangsa, Colonel of Infantry Ali Imran, then coordinated with the Lhokseumawe Police and visited the location with Korem and Kodim 0103/North Aceh personnel. The apparatus arrived at the location at around 11.10 WIB and urged the masses to stop the action and hand over the flag.
According to Mustafa Kamal, the appeal was ignored. The apparatus then dispersed the crowd and secured the moon star flag. During the inspection process, there was a verbal altercation between officers and the crowd, and a resident was secured for being found carrying a firearm.
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