Debate on Revision of TNI Law Related to Papua Referendum
By: Amandus Doo
Chairman of DPD ASWIN Papua
The revision of TNI Law (Invitations of the Indonesian National Army) in the context of the conflict in TPNPB-OPM (West Papua National Liberation Army – Free Papua Organization) in Papua is still a hot topic of discussion.
The Indonesian government has made several efforts to resolve the conflict in Papua, including the revision of the TNI Law. However, the revision has not specifically touched on the issue of conflict in Papua.
TPNPB-OPM is an organization that aims to fight for Papua’s independence from Indonesia ” The conflict between TPNPB-OPM and the Indonesian government has been going on for decades, with various incidents of violence and human rights violations reported.
The revision of the TNI Law carried out in 2021 gave the TNI broader authority to conduct military operations in Papua. However, the revision has also received criticism from various parties, including human rights organizations, who are concerned that the revision will worsen the security situation in Papua.
In this context, the revision of the TNI Law must consider several things, such as:
1. PROTECTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS: The revision of the TNI Law must ensure that military operations in Papua are carried out by considering human rights, including the right to life, freedom of expression.
2. SUPERVISION AND ACCOUNTABILITY: The revision of the TNI Law must ensure that military operations in Papua are effectively supervised and accounted for, to prevent human rights violations and unnecessary violence.
3. SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: The revision of the TNI Law must consider economic and social development in Papua, to improve people’s welfare and reduce social and economic inequality.
Thus, the revision of the TNI Law must be carried out by considering various aspects, including human rights, supervision and accountability, and economic and social development in Papua.
Papua, March 20, 2025
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