HAJI UMA BERANI TOLAK PEMBANGUNAN BATALIYON DI ACEH | Melanggar MOU Helsinki RI dan Gam

Summary

Acehnese leaders, including Member of the Regional Representative Council **Umar**, have voiced concerns over the Indonesian government's plan to add battalions in Aceh. This expansion is seen as a violation of the 2005 Helsinki Peace Agreement, which limits military personnel in the region. Umar criticized the lack of transparency, the significant state budget allocation for military facilities, and the dubious justification of enhancing food security. The addition of over 2,000 troops could destabilize the region, as the community and local government were not consulted in the decision-making process.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Acehnese community leaders have expressed a desire to add a battalion in Aceh.
• 😀 Member of the Regional Representative Council of the Republic of Indonesia, Sudriman (also known as Umar), strongly opposes the plan to add battalions in Aceh.
• 😀 Umar believes that adding battalions would violate the peace agreement (MU Helsinki) made between the Aceh region and the central government in 2005.
• 😀 The peace agreement limits the number of organic TNI personnel in Aceh to 14,700, and adding six new battalions would exceed this number by more than 2,000 personnel.
• 😀 The addition of battalions is seen as a violation of the MU Helsinki agreement, according to Umar.
• 😀 Tengku Umar raised concerns about the significant state budget used for military facilities in Aceh, which amounts to over 238 billion IDR.
• 😀 The construction plan includes six locations in Aceh: Sengkil, Nagan Raya, PIDI, Gaya Lewes, Central Aceh, and East Aceh, with one of the locations being cancelled (Aceh Singkiau).
• 😀 The Aceh Singkiau project, worth more than 40 billion IDR, was cancelled after the TNI Commander changed the location.
• 😀 The remaining five projects are proceeding as planned, with many already entering the implementation stage.
• 😀 Umar questioned the justification for the battalion addition, citing that the narrative linking it to food security is unreasonable and causing unrest among the public.

Q & A

What is the primary issue discussed in the meeting on June 25, 2025?

The primary issue discussed was the proposal to add six new battalions in Aceh, which has been met with resistance from the Acehnese community leaders. They believe this violates the 2005 Helsinki Agreement.

What is the stance of [__] Umar on the plan to add battalions in Aceh?

[__] Umar, a Member of the Regional Representative Council of the Republic of Indonesia from Aceh, strongly opposes the plan. He believes it violates human rights and breaches the Helsinki Agreement, which is the foundation for legal and political decisions in Aceh.

How many TNI personnel can legally be stationed in Aceh according to the Helsinki Agreement?

The Helsinki Agreement allows for a maximum of 14,700 TNI personnel to be stationed in Aceh.

What is the proposed impact of the new battalions on the number of personnel in Aceh?

The addition of six new battalions would increase the number of personnel by over 2,000, exceeding the maximum limit set by the Helsinki Agreement.

What concern does [__] Umar raise regarding the construction of military facilities in Aceh?

[__] Umar raises concerns about the significant state budget allocated for the construction of military facilities in Aceh, which totals over 238 billion. He also questions the transparency and communication of these projects.

Which locations were initially planned for military facility development in Aceh?

The six development points were initially planned for Aceh Sengkil, Nagan Raya, PIDI, Gaya Lewes, Central Aceh, and East Aceh.

Why was the development project in Aceh Singkiau cancelled?

The development project in Aceh Singkiau, valued at over 40 billion, was cancelled after the TNI Commander decided to relocate the project.

How are the remaining development projects progressing?

The other five development projects are continuing according to plan, with most of them having entered the implementation stage through direct appointment methods.

What is [__] Umar’s perspective on the justification for the new battalions being added?

[__] Umar finds the justification that the new battalions will support food security to be unreasonable. He believes it causes anxiety and unrest within the community.

What criticism does [__] Umar offer regarding the communication of the military development projects?

[__] Umar criticizes the lack of open communication about the large-scale military projects, claiming they were not shared with the community or the Aceh government and were carried out secretly with a large budget.