Kasus Penculikan dan Penghilangan Aktivis 1998, Siapa yang Bertanggung jawab?| BERKAS KOMPAS

Summary

This video follows the heart-wrenching stories of families affected by forced disappearances in Indonesia during the political unrest of 1997-1998. Payan Siahaan, still searching for his son Ucok after 25 years, and Maria Sumarsih, whose son Wawan was killed during the Semanggi Tragedy, share their relentless quests for justice. Despite efforts with the government, no closure has been provided, leaving these families trapped in grief and hope. Their stories reflect the enduring pain of losing loved ones to violence, and their call for accountability and justice remains unanswered.

Takeaways

• 😔 Payan Siahaan is still searching for answers about the fate of his second child, Ucok Munandar Siahaan, who has been missing for 25 years.
• 😢 Ucok was one of 13 victims of forced disappearances during 1997-1998, linked to the political unrest and student protests of the time.
• 👀 The last time Ucok was seen was on May 10, 1998, during the height of the reformasi movement in Indonesia.
• 🕵️‍♂️ Despite numerous efforts by Payan and his wife to find Ucok, they have not received any clear answers from the authorities.
• ⚖️ Of the 23 documented forced disappearances from 1997-1998, 9 were released, 1 was declared dead, and 13, including Ucok, remain unaccounted for.
• 👮‍♂️ Ucok and others were targeted by a small special forces unit called 'Team Mawar,' responsible for the abductions.
• 💔 Payan's wife passed away in February, leaving him to continue the search for their son alone.
• 📜 The families of the missing victims, including Payan, are pressing for a judicial solution and the creation of an ad-hoc human rights court to address their cases.
• 🙏 Sumarsih, the mother of Wawan, another victim of the 1998 protests, continues to honor the memory of her son, who was shot during the Semanggi tragedy.
• 💭 Sumarsih reflects that Wawan, although physically gone, remains alive in her heart and mind, representing a mother’s unending love and grief.

Q & A

Who is Ucok Munandar Siahaan, and what happened to him?

Ucok Munandar Siahaan was a student at STIE Perbanas Jakarta. He disappeared in 1998 during the reformasi movement and is one of the 13 victims of forced disappearances during 1997-1998, whose whereabouts remain unknown.

How long has Ucok been missing, and what was the last time he was seen?

Ucok has been missing for 25 years. The last time he was seen was on May 10, 1998, during the height of the reformasi movement.

Who was responsible for Ucok's disappearance?

Ucok's disappearance is attributed to a small team from Kopassus, a special forces unit in Indonesia, known as Tim Mawar. They were responsible for kidnapping activists, and while some were returned, Ucok and 12 others remain missing.

What actions has Ucok's father, Payan Siahaan, taken to find his son?

Payan Siahaan, along with his late wife, has taken numerous actions, including attending meetings with the government, to get answers about Ucok's fate. However, their efforts have not yet yielded any results.

How does Payan Siahaan cope with his son's disappearance?

Payan continues to hope for a miracle and maintains his son’s name on official documents like the family card. He also continues advocating for answers regarding Ucok’s fate.

What is the role of the Indonesian government and judicial system in addressing Ucok's case?

The government has not provided clear answers on Ucok’s fate. Payan is pushing for judicial action, including the establishment of an ad-hoc human rights court, to hold those responsible accountable.

Who is Sumarsih, and what happened to her son Wawan?

Sumarsih is the mother of Wawan, a student at Atma Jaya University who was killed in the Semanggi I tragedy in November 1998. Wawan was shot while assisting as a volunteer during protests against the MPR special session.

What were the circumstances of Wawan's death?

Wawan was shot after waving a white flag to help a fallen victim during the protests. He was killed by military forces who had entered the campus.

How does Sumarsih keep Wawan's memory alive?

Sumarsih continuously remembers her son, especially when feeling tired. She believes Wawan is still with her spiritually, now in heaven, and continues to feel his presence.

What is Ikohi, and what is its role in these cases?

Ikohi, the Indonesian Association of Families of the Disappeared, is an organization that brings together the families of victims of forced disappearances and kidnappings. They advocate for justice and answers, both judicially and non-judicially, for the missing and their families.