Rasisme Terhadap Mahasiswa Papua Berbuntut Panjang!

METRO TV

27 Sept 201908:42

Summary

TLDRThe 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.

Outlines

00:00

🇮🇩 Unrest and Demonstrations in Eastern Indonesia

The first paragraph describes a series of violent demonstrations in the easternmost provinces of Indonesia, Papua and Papua Barat. The unrest began in the oil city of Manokwari, where peaceful protests escalated into riots, leading to the burning of the West Papua Regional Legislative Council office, destruction of public facilities, and the escape of over 258 inmates. Similar incidents occurred in Sorong, with thousands participating in initially peaceful demonstrations that degenerated into arson and vandalism of government offices and public infrastructure. The narrative also touches on the role of provocateurs and the spread of anarchistic actions to other regions, including Fakfak and Timika, with the underlying causes being alleged racist remarks and unethical treatment towards the Papuan community.

05:01

📜 Evolving Protests and Regional Responses

The second paragraph delves into the evolving nature of the protests, which initially started as a reaction to perceived racist attitudes but transformed into a broader movement with various demands. These demands included the desire for self-governance, a referendum, the withdrawal of all military forces from Papua, an apology from President Jokowi, and ultimately, calls for Papuan independence. The narrative highlights the complexity of the situation, with regional officials and traditional leaders expressing that the protests do not represent the entire Papuan community. It also discusses the involvement of external forces, the role of the police in maintaining order, and the rejection of violent tactics by traditional leaders who advocate for dialogue and adherence to local customs and practices.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Protests

Protests are public demonstrations expressing objection to or support for a particular idea or policy. In the video, protests are a central theme, with multiple instances of mass demonstrations leading to riots and destruction, such as the burning of the West Papua Regional Legislative Council building.

💡West Papua

West Papua is a region in the eastern part of Indonesia, often the subject of political unrest and independence movements. The video discusses protests and riots in West Papua and Papua Barat, indicating the region's ongoing struggle for autonomy and self-governance.

💡Racism

Racism is the belief in the inherent superiority of one race over another, which often results in discrimination and prejudice. The script mentions 'rasa sakit hati atau ujaran yang mengandung rasisme,' referring to the emotional pain caused by racist remarks, which is a trigger for the protests in West Papua.

💡Independence Movement

An independence movement is a political campaign advocating for a region's autonomy from the governing state. The script refers to the raising of the 'Papua Merdeka' flag, symbolizing the desire for independence from Indonesia, which is a key demand of the protests.

💡Riots

Riots are violent disturbances of the peace by a group, typically involving destruction of property. The video describes several instances of peaceful protests escalating into riots, resulting in the burning of public facilities and vehicles.

💡Demonstrators

Demonstrators are individuals who participate in public protests or rallies. The script describes thousands of demonstrators initially engaging in peaceful protests, which later turn into riots, indicating the scale of the unrest.

💡Public Facilities

Public facilities refer to buildings, infrastructure, or services provided for public use. The script mentions over 10 public facilities being damaged, highlighting the extent of the destruction caused by the riots.

💡Provincial Government

The provincial government is the administrative body governing a province. The video mentions the burning of the West Papua Regional Legislative Council building, indicating the protesters' dissatisfaction with the provincial government.

💡Indonesian Military

The Indonesian military, referred to as 'TNI' in the script, is the national defense force of Indonesia. One soldier is mentioned as being killed during the unrest, showing the involvement of the military in the situation.

💡Cultural Differences

Cultural differences refer to the variations in customs, traditions, and social norms between different societies. The script suggests that the anarchical nature of the protests is unfamiliar to the local Papuan culture, indicating a possible external influence on the unrest.

💡Red Notice

A red notice is an international alert issued by Interpol to locate and provisionally arrest a person pending extradition. The script mentions a request for a red notice, suggesting that there is an international dimension to the search for those responsible for the unrest.

💡Traditional Leaders

Traditional leaders are individuals who hold positions of authority within a community, often based on cultural or ancestral lines. The script mentions that traditional leaders and community figures do not support the violent protests, indicating a divide between the actions of the demonstrators and the broader community's values.

Highlights

Protests and demonstrations occurred in the easternmost provinces of Indonesia, Papua and Papua Barat.

The first demonstration broke out in Manokwari, West Papua, leading to the burning of the West Papua Regional Parliament building and other public facilities.

Similar peaceful demonstrations turned violent in Sorong, resulting in the burning of several offices and over 258 inmates escaping from a rehabilitation institution.

Protests continued with high tension and attempts to prevent provocateurs from joining in.

A long march demonstration led to an uncontrollable crowd throwing plastic bottles at Sorong's Mayor, Robertus Jitmau.

Racism and unethical remarks towards Papuan students in Surabaya triggered a series of anarchistic actions.

The Surabaya incident became the catalyst for demonstrations in over 11 regencies and cities in Papua and Papua Barat.

Demonstrations initially a protest against discriminatory treatment evolved into various demands, including a call for a referendum and self-governance for Papua.

The demands of the Papuan people for independence and an apology from President Jokowi were among the evolving demands of the demonstrations.

A series of demonstrations in Papua and Papua Barat were intense, involving various community leaders and traditional figures.

Community leaders and traditional figures stated that the demonstrations do not represent the attitudes and customs of the Papuan people.

Indonesian police were urged to enforce the law and suspected certain groups of trying to manipulate Papua.

Traditional leaders expressed confusion and questioned the occurrence of the unrest, as it is out of their customary practices.

The traditional leaders and community figures rejected the actions, stating that the demonstrations do not represent the entire Papuan community.

There is speculation of an external agenda behind the unrest in Papua, which is unusual and against the local customs.

The transcript highlights the complexity of the situation in Papua and the need for understanding the cultural context and traditional practices.