Masyarakat Mesuji Tuntut Kebebasan Beraktivitas di Kawasan Register 45

Summary

Dozens of people from the Mesuji tribe gathered at the Regent's Office on January 13, 2025, demanding the government address issues surrounding the land registered as 45 Sungai Buaya. They voiced concerns over land encroachment, mainly by outsiders, and asked for eviction measures. The Mesuji community, facing land scarcity, expressed the need for justice and the right to farm on their ancestral lands. In response, the local government outlined plans for coordination with law enforcement and further community dialogue to resolve the situation. The gathering, held peacefully, emphasized the urgency of addressing land rights and fair treatment.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Mesuji tribe is demanding the government allow them to carry out activities on land registered as 45 Sungai Buaya, claiming ancestral ties to the land.
• 😀 The Mesuji tribe visited the Regent's Office on January 13, 2025, to express their concerns and hear the results of previous meetings with the Ministry of Forestry and the Coordinating Ministry for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs.
• 😀 The tribe's main concern is the occupation of land by people outside the Mesuji community, which they believe is illegal land encroachment.
• 😀 One of the tribe's demands is the eviction of outsiders occupying the disputed land, with the threat of taking similar actions if the issue remains unresolved.
• 😀 The local government conducted a hearing with the Ministry of Forestry and several related authorities, including law enforcement, to address the issue of land encroachment.
• 😀 The results of the hearing included coordinated actions with law enforcement to inspect the situation on the ground, direct dialogues with community representatives, and improved coordination with the local government to determine the next steps.
• 😀 Adam Isak, the action coordinator, emphasized that the Mesuji community wants justice regarding their traditional lands, which have been converted into registered land controlled by outsiders.
• 😀 The Mesuji tribe has lost a significant portion of their land (approximately 30,000 hectares) to non-local control, leaving them with only around 15,000 hectares of land.
• 😀 The tribe is asking for equal rights to farm and live on their ancestral land, as they no longer have access to enough resources to sustain their livelihoods.
• 😀 The Mesuji community expressed frustration over their lack of land rights and warned of possible actions if the local government fails to make a decision on their demands.
• 😀 The demonstration for land rights took place peacefully, with tight security from 147 police officers and civil service units ensuring order during the event.

Q & A

What is the main issue raised by the Mesuji people in the script?

The main issue raised by the Mesuji people is their demand for the government to allow them to carry out activities on land registered as 45 Sungai Buaya, which they claim belongs to their native Mesuji tribe. They seek freedom to use the land, as it was originally customary land that has since been registered and controlled by people outside their community.

Why did the Mesuji people come to the Regent's Office on January 13, 2025?

They came to the Regent's Office to express their demands and seek updates on the results of their previous discussions with the Ministry of Forestry and the Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs about their land dispute.

What were the two main demands of the Mesuji people regarding the land?

The two main demands were: (1) to address the issue of land encroachment on the Dir register, which they believe is primarily carried out by outsiders, and (2) to request the government to take action to evict the encroachers. If the government does not act, they warned that they would take similar actions themselves.

What was the response from the local government regarding the Mesuji people's demands?

The local government responded by stating that they had discussed the issue with the Ministry of Forestry and other officials. The government outlined five points of action, including better coordination with law enforcement, direct field visits, and further communication with community representatives.

How did the Mesuji people view the land issue in relation to their community?

The Mesuji people felt that the land, which was once customary land, had been taken over by outsiders. They expressed that they no longer had control over the land and were seeking justice and the right to use the land for farming to support their community.

What was the role of the Assistant for Government and Social Welfare of Mesuji Regency, Dahuantoni, in this situation?

Dahuantoni explained the situation to the public, conveying the demands of the Mesuji people and providing updates on the meetings with the Ministry of Forestry and other government officials. He emphasized that the government was working on resolving the conflict and that the issue was under the jurisdiction of the central government.

What did Adam Isak, the action coordinator, reveal about the purpose of their visit to the government?

Adam Isak, the action coordinator, explained that their visit was to convey the aspirations of the Mesuji community. They sought justice regarding the land dispute and wanted to hear the results of the meeting between the local government and central authorities.

What steps were outlined by the government to address the demands of the Mesuji people?

The government outlined five points of action: (1) integrated coordination with law enforcement, (2) field visits to assess the situation, (3) further meetings with community representatives, (4) listening to the concerns of the community and the company involved, and (5) improving coordination with local government to determine next steps.

What is the significance of the registered land to the Mesuji people?

The registered land is significant because it was originally customary land that the Mesuji people had control over. However, now it is largely controlled by outsiders, leaving the native community without land to farm or support their livelihoods.

What measures did the authorities take to ensure safety during the demonstration?

The authorities ensured safety by deploying 147 police personnel, along with civil service units from Mesuji, to secure the event. The demonstration took place in an orderly and safe manner.