Rekomendasi Munas NU Minta Kekerasan Di Rempang Dihentikan, Investasi Jangan Korbankan Rakyat Kecil

Chairman of the National Conference Recommendation Commission Alim Ulama Nahdlatul Ulama, Ulil Abshar Abdalla, in a press conference on the results of the NU National Conference in Jakarta, Tuesday (19/9/2023). (ANTARA/Asep Firmansyah)

JAKARTA - The Nahdlatul Ulama (PBNU) Executive Board asked that the violence that occurred on Pulau Rempang, Riau Islands (Kepri), due to agrarian conflicts, must be stopped according to the recommendations of the NU National Conference (Munas) Alim Ulama.

"The use of a security and violence approach in disputes over people's lands must be stopped," said Head of the NU National Police Recommendation Commission, Ulil Abshar Abdalla, at a press conference on the results of the NU Konbes National Conference in Jakarta as reported by ANTARA, Tuesday, September 19.

Ulil said economic growth and increased investment should not be achieved by violating the rights of the small people. Development should only be a means for human benefit.

He encouraged all relevant parties to exercise restraint and strengthen mutual deliberation in order to reach consensus without any rights being injured.

"So that investment interests ultimately do not sacrifice the little people," said UlilAbshar.

Ulil also invited the people in Rempang to be patient and pray to the Creator so that the best solution can be achieved and bring benefits to all parties.

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) firmly asked the security forces not to act repressively to the public, especially in relation to national strategic projects.

"I always remind you, don't even use repressive approaches to the community," said President Jokowi.

The President said that all problems can be found if they have been brought to a meeting.

"Usually, when there is a problem, with the ministers, with the National Police Chief, with the Commander, meeting, meeting, having met, solving problems. Finding a solution for every problem," said President Jokowi.