Rasisme Terhadap Mahasiswa Papua Berbuntut Panjang!

Summary

The script details a series of protests and demonstrations in Papua and Papua Barat, Indonesia, initially triggered by alleged racist remarks against Papuan students in Surabaya. The peaceful protests escalated into violent incidents, including the burning of public facilities and government offices. The demands of the demonstrators evolved, from protesting unfair treatment to calls for self-governance and a referendum. The summary also mentions the involvement of traditional leaders and community forums, who stated that the violent demonstrations do not represent the Papuan people's attitudes and customs, and suspected external forces of instigating the unrest.

Takeaways

• 📢 Prolonged protests and demonstrations occurred in the easternmost provinces of Indonesia, Papua and Papua Barat, with actions escalating to include arson and vandalism.
• 🔥 The first outbreak of protests in Manokwari, West Papua, led to the burning of the West Papua Regional Legislative Council building and the destruction of public facilities and vehicles.
• 🚨 Similar incidents of violence and arson happened in Sorong, with over 258 prisoners escaping from a rehabilitation institution due to the chaos.
• 🌆 The protests continued with a 'long march' to the Sorong Mayor's office, where initially peaceful demonstrations turned violent, leading to the mayor being attacked with plastic bottles.
• 🏛️ The demonstrations spread to other regions, including Fakfak and Timika, with buildings such as the Mimika Regional Legislative Council and Hotel Grand being set on fire.
• 🛣️ In Nabire, Papua, the protests involved blocking main roads and throwing stones, but eventually ended peacefully without escalating to arson.
• 👥 The protests were initially sparked by feelings of sadness and unethical, racist remarks against the Papuan people, including an incident at a Papuan student dormitory in Surabaya.
• 📜 The demands of the protests varied, evolving from a protest against mistreatment to a list of nine demands, including calls for self-governance, a referendum, and the withdrawal of all military forces from Papua.
• 🏛️ There was a significant incident on August 26-28, where synchronized demonstrations in three adjacent regencies resulted in casualties on both sides, including one military personnel and four civilians.
• 🤝 Community leaders, customary figures, and regional forum leaders stated that the demonstrations in Papua do not represent the attitudes and customs of the Papuan people, and that such violent actions are unfamiliar to their culture.
• 🚨 There is suspicion of external groups instigating the unrest in Papua, which is considered unusual and against the local customs and traditions.

Q & A

What triggered the initial protests in Papua and Papua Barat?

The initial protests were triggered by feelings of heartache or remarks that contained racism and unethical treatment towards the Papuan people, following an incident at the Papuan student dormitory in Surabaya.

What was the first action of the mass protests in Manokwari, Papua Barat?

The first action of the mass protests in Manokwari, Papua Barat, was peaceful demonstrations that escalated into riots, resulting in the burning of the West Papua Regional Legislative Council (DPRD) office, several vehicles, and public facilities.

How did the situation in Sorong city escalate?

In Sorong city, the initially peaceful demonstrations turned violent, with protesters burning down several offices including the Population and Civil Registration Office and causing over 258 prisoners to escape from the Rehabilitation Institute.

What was the impact of the mass actions on public facilities in Papua and Papua Barat?

The mass actions resulted in the destruction of more than 10 public facilities, including the burning of buildings and vehicles, and the disruption of traffic lights and other infrastructure.

How did the protesters express their demands during the demonstrations?

The protesters' demands evolved during the demonstrations, initially as a protest against discriminatory treatment, and later into various demands including self-governance for Papua, a referendum, the withdrawal of all apparatus in Papua, an apology from President Jokowi, and calls for Papuan independence.

What was the response of the local authorities and traditional leaders to the mass actions?

Local authorities and traditional leaders expressed that the mass actions did not represent the attitudes and customs of the Papuan people. They called for law enforcement to uphold the law and suspected certain groups of trying to manipulate the situation in Papua.

How did the situation in Fakfak and Timika develop?

In Fakfak, the mass actions led to the burning of plants, while in Timika, the demonstrations resulted in the burning of the Mimika Regional Legislative Council building and the Hotel Grand, along with several vehicles being damaged.

What was the outcome of the demonstrations in Nabire, Papua?

In Nabire, the mass actions initially involved road blockades and stone-throwing but eventually ended peacefully without further escalation.

What was the situation like during the synchronized demonstrations in three adjacent regencies?

The synchronized demonstrations in three adjacent regencies were initially peaceful, with displaced people returning to their homes. However, on the third day, the situation escalated with attacks on the security forces, resulting in casualties on both sides.

What measures were taken by the authorities in response to the unrest?

The authorities issued a GBU (General Urgency Order) and were preparing to show a letter for a red notice request, which had been communicated through Interpol, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Indonesian Embassy, in coordination with ABRI (Indonesian Military).

How did the traditional leaders and community leaders view the mass actions in Papua?

Traditional leaders and community leaders stated that the mass actions did not represent the entire Papuan community and were against the customs and traditions of the Papuan people, who are unfamiliar with such anarchistic behavior.