4) Judicial Commission urges Papuan courts to improve services for people
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1) Sudden Demise of Former Papua Governor Lukas Enembe Stirs Indonesian Political Landscape
Published: December 26, 2023 at 2:18 am EST
On a somber Tuesday, December 26, 2023, the Indonesian political landscape was rocked by the sudden demise of Lukas Enembe, the suspended Governor of Papua. His death was confirmed at the Gatot Soebroto Army Central Hospital (RSPAD) in Central Jakarta, where he had been admitted due to deteriorating health conditions.
Convicted Governor’s Health Crisis
Enembe had been embroiled in allegations of bribery, gratification, and money laundering. These severe charges had led to his suspension as the Governor of Papua, a role he had held with significant influence and power. However, it was heart-related complications that led to his hospitalization at the RSPAD Hospital, indicating a severe health crisis.
Nation Mourns Political Leader
The news of his death was announced at 11:00 AM local time, sending a wave of shock and grief across the nation. The political figure’s passing has sparked a surge of mourning and reflection within the country. His influence and leadership had left an indelible mark on the political landscape of Indonesia, particularly in Papua.
Call for Peace and Reflection
In the wake of Enembe’s passing, the President of the Indonesia Gospel Church issued a heartfelt appeal for peace. This call for tranquility and reflection underscores the significant impact of Enembe’s life and work. His death marks the end of a controversial yet significant chapter in Indonesia’s political history.
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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Papua Police Chief Insp. Gen. Pol. Mathius D. Fakhiri said that the police will provide maximum security for the arrival of Lukas Enembe's body. According to his defense attorney Antonius Eko Nugroho, the deceased former Papua governor will be flown to Jayapura tomorrow, 27 December.
Lukas Enembe died this morning at the Central Military Hospital (RSPAD) Gatot Soebroto, Central Jakarta, today, December 26. His death was confirmed by the hospital's head, Lt. Gen. TNI Albertus Budi Sulistya.
In a written statement on Tuesday, the police chief expressed his condolences and asked the people of Papua to accept the former governor's departure. He emphasized the importance of maintaining calm during the Christmas season by not being provoked by unverified information.
During the mourning period, Fakhiri ensured that the police would carry out optimum security efforts whilst respecting the Papuan culture and beliefs regarding funeral processions.
Fakhiri emphasized that the Papua Police will continue to maintain public security and order in Papua, and ensure that the funeral process takes place solemnly and orderly.
He said that Lukas Enembe's family will decide where the deceased will be buried. "This is in accordance with Papuan culture," he said.
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According to head of the hospital Lieutenant General Dr Albertus Budi Sulistya, Enembe passed away at 10:45 a.m. Western Indonesia Standard Time (WIB).
"It is true, (he died) at 10:45 a.m. WIB," Dr Sulistya confirmed when contacted by ANTARA in Jakarta.
Enembe's body is expected to be flown to Papua's capital of Jayapura on Wednesday (December 27) evening, according to his attorney, Antonius Eko Nugroho.
The former governor's family has yet to provide any information on the location and time of his funeral.
Over the last few months, Enembe had been undergoing a series of trials in the capital city for the corruption case he was involved in.
During that period, his health condition continued to deteriorate, prompting him to be brought to the army hospital for medical examination and treatments.
In the first trial on October 19, the Corruption Court of Central Jakarta sentenced Enembe to eight years in prison and a fine of Rp500 million (US$32.3 thousand), or an additional sentence of four months behind bars as a subsidiary.
He was also obligated to pay a compensation of about Rp19.7 billion (US$1.2 million) in the first trial, or a subsidiary of two years in prison.
However, in the following trial on December 7, the Jakarta Court of Appeal decided to elevate Enembe's punishment to a sentence of 10 years in prison, a fine of Rp1 billion (US$64.7 billion), and an obligation to pay a compensation of Rp47.8 billion (approximately US$3 million).
Following the arrest of Enembe on corruption charges on January 10 this year, the Ministry of Home Affairs appointed Papua Province Regional Secretary Muhammad Ridwan Rumasukun as caretaker governor of Papua.
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4) Judicial Commission urges Papuan courts to improve services for people
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Head of institutional relations and informational services at the commission, Mukti Fajar Nur Dewata, said that the commission is working to ensure quality legal services for the Papuan people.
"Our objective here is to ensure swift and effective legal services for all justice seekers involved in legal cases," he stated in a press release received in Jayapura district, Papua province.
Dewata emphasized that the vast territory of Indonesia has prompted the commission to expedite the process of opening its representative offices in all regions so that every citizen of the country can enjoy proper legal services.
"We hope that the presence of the Judicial Commission in Papua will help people with their legal proceedings and facilitate them to access various legal services in any law enforcement institutions," he said.
He explained that the Judicial Commission is a state institution that has been tasked with conducting supervision and providing suggestions to the head of state regarding the appointment, dismissal, and promotion of judges stationed across the country.
"Article 24B paragraph 1 of the 1945 Constitution of Indonesia defines the Judicial Commission as an independent institution that wields the authority to propose the appointment of supreme judges and is tasked with monitoring the honor, dignity, and behavior of judges," he elaborated.
He said that the commission's presence in Papua is aimed at building people's trust in Indonesia's law enforcement institutions, adding that a high level of trust would help the institutions provide the finest services.
The representative unit of the Judicial Commission in the Papua region was instituted on November 4, 2022, with Methodius Kossay as its head.
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Editor: Azis Kurmala
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The villagers looked enthusiastic when meeting with and receiving the Christmas gifts from the Santa Claus costumed soldiers, according to Commander of the 122/TS Infantry Battalion Task Force Major Diki Apriyadi.
The task force personnel initiated the community service for the villagers in Mannem Subdistrict, Keerom District, Papua Province, to join the happiness of Christmas celebration with them, he said.
"Through this community service, we hopefully bring happiness to the residents who will celebrate Christmas. We also hope that what we do will make us get closer to locals," he said in his press statement.
In response to this community service, Levanus Kombat (54), the village's community leader, was quoted as thanking the soldiers for having brought happiness to the villagers ahead of the celebration of Christmas.
ANTARA reported earlier that Indonesian soldiers in Papua are required to multitask amid the government's incessant efforts to bridge the regional development gap between Papua and other provinces.
The soldiers deployed in the Papua region are required to be responsive in seeking solutions to problems and challenges faced by Papuan communities in their daily lives.
They are also expected to play the role of problem solvers for local communities amid their central task to defend the country's territorial integrity and guard the safety of Indonesians.
The geopolitical and geostrategic position of Papua, which shares land and sea borders with PNG, occupies a significance in matters of Indonesia's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Over the past few years, soldiers stationed in the region have been facing security threats posed by armed Papuan separatist groups operating in several districts.
Despite the security-related challenges, soldiers have actively engaged in community service activities, highlighting their commitment to supporting local populations.
Several personnel of the Indonesia-PNG Border Security Task Force have been assisting locals through community services such as voluntary teaching, mobile libraries, and street cleanup programs.
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