Mengungsi Di Aboru Sejak Bentrok Awal 2022, Warga Kariau Maluku Akhirnya Dipulangkan 19 Desember

Acting Regent of Central Maluku, Muhamat Marasabessy held a coordination meeting for the repatriation of the Kariu refugees, Thursday (15/12/2022) ANTARA/HO-Polresta

The residents of Kariu Village are still taking refuge in Aboru Country, Haruku Island, Central Maluku, after clashes between villages in early 2022. The Acting (Pj) Regent of Central Maluku, Muhammad Marasabessy, said the repatriation of refugees would be realized on 19 December.

"The plan to repatriate the first phase of the Kariu refugees consisting of 109 heads of families using the transportation that will be used, namely ships for the repatriation of refugees," said Marasabessy in Ambon, Maluku, Thursday, December 15, as reported by Antara.

Meanwhile, the next scenario will be carried out by land as well as to reconcile with the people of Hulaliuw.

According to him, the Central Maluku Regency Government has also prepared funds to finance the repatriation of refugees of Rp. 113 million in addition to the provision of various basic necessities and other necessities.

Meanwhile, for housing rehabilitation, the district government will cooperate with the TNI-Polri.

"For BLT from the Social Service, it will be distributed for three months with an amount of IDR 335,000 per family, in addition to assistance from the Ministry of Social Affairs," he said.

In addition, funds for lighting and rehabilitating clean water, including security posts, have also been prepared and the work process is assisted by the TNI-Polri.

"So the funds that we have prepared are Rp. 7.6 billion, while the urgent need in the field of education for basic education is prepared for funds of Rp. 199 million," said Marasabessy.

The Central Maluku Regency Government has also prepared agricultural counseling personnel and distributed Rp90 million for agricultural counseling personnel on Haruku Island and its surroundings.

Meanwhile, security will involve the TNI-Polri, especially children from Haruku Island for security and traditional events for repatriation later.

Kapolresta Ambon and Pulau-pulau Lease Kombes (Pol) Raja Arthur Lumongga Simamora added, had deployed 152 personnel in the area.

"The communication we are doing is as a team commanded by the Acting Regent of Central Maluku," said Arthur.

Meanwhile, from the results of joint coordination with the King of Pelauw Country, two things were requested, namely open apologies and outreach to the community, especially the grassroots community.

"Security of repatriation until our Christmas celebration will involve the people of Haruku Island so that it can run safely, and this repatriation process is also carried out traditionally attended by all kings of Haruku Island," said Arthur.

Meanwhile, Pelauw Country King Rasyad Effendi Latucosina emphasized that he supports the repatriation of refugees from the land of Kariu.

He also conveyed the issue of the original sacred stone that had not been found until now.

"Regarding the December 12, 2022 incident, it is because there is no coordination with us and also an apology has not been conveyed by the residents of Kariu," he said.

Meanwhile, regarding the compensation for plants will run situationally, the Central Malteng Regional Government also in a short time has to issue a decision on the Kariu State land boundary, including regarding the need for stationary security.

The Acting Regent of Central Maluku added that the people of Kariu had officially and openly apologized to the people of Pelauw Country.

"Indeed, the people of Kariu really respect and uphold these traditional rituals, which are the beliefs of the Pelauw people who have lived and grew up for generations so that they need to be preserved as cultural and tourism assets," he said.