1) Senior Indonesian official calls for dialogue with Papua
2) Danny Koyoga and colleagues could face 15 years in prison
3) Trade open for military hardware
4) Minister for Defence – Australia and Indonesia: Strategic Partners
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1) Senior Indonesian official calls for dialogue with Papua
Bintang Papua, 4 September, 2012
Dr Albert Hasibuan, a member of the law and human rights section of the President's Consultative Commission, has expressed the hope that a dialogue will be held between the central government and Papua before the end of current presidential term of Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.
He was speaking at a press conference which was held following a meeting that had taken place with the provincial government of Papua on Tuesday this week.
He said that the they had agreed at the meeting that there was deadlock regarding the status quo, a fact that is recognised by many people. 'This meeting was a significant contribution to the holding of a dialogue between Jakarta and Papua.' He said that he hoped that this dialogue would take place in Papua. so as to ensure that all elements in Papuan society could take part.
Stressing the need for this dialogue to take place during the presidency of SBY, he expressed the hope that this would ensure that Papua is a place of peace and that the welfare of the Papuan people is guaranteed.
'During our recent visit, we were able to collect a lot of information about the problems that would be part of the discussion during the dialogue.'
They had discussed a variety of issues such as health and education and the problem of the Special Autonomy Law for Papua (OTSUS).
'It is essential that OTSUS is properly implemented and it should be recognised that this law should be beneficial for the Papuan people. 'All this data will be considered together with a consideration of the security situation relating to the role of the police and the TNI (Indonesian army).'
He said that a meeting was planned for the following day with church leaders in order to obtain a concrete picture about what issues need to be considered first.
'I realise that there have been many visits to Papua but we hope that my report to the president will be different in nature and much more practical about the actions that need to be taken.'
Asked about the response of the provincial government to the idea of a dialogue being held, he said the response had been very positive. 'I told them that dialogue is necessary in order to discuss the problems being faced and what issues could be discussed if a dialogue were to be held so that these issues could be satisfactorily resolved by all sides. Dialogue was important in order to end the status quo with regard to everything that happens in Papua.'
As regards the venue of the dialogue and whether it should be held in Papua or in Jakarta, he said : 'I will present all the material to the president . Although we hope the dialogue will take place in Papua, the decision about the location is a matter for the central government.'
The second assistant for economic affairs and development of the provincial government of Papua, Drs Elia Loupatty said that during the meeting with the commission, the issue of hold a dialogue between Papua and Indonesia had been raised. 'As far as I am concerned, the question of who attends the dialogue is no problem, but this should be considered by all sides at the time.' It was important to ensure that no one would feel left out with regard to those who attend.. It should cover all the aspirations of the Papuan people.
He went on to say: 'The task of the government is aimed at safeguarding the welfare of the people and what steps need to be taken by the various governmental institutions.'
[Translated by TAPOL]
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2) Danny Koyoga and colleagues could face 15 years in prison
Bintang Papua, 4 September 2012
Jayapura: One of the leaders of the OPM, Danny Kogoya along with seven others were arrested on Sunday just before midnight, in a hotel in Entrop. He is likely to spend many years behind bars.
On the basis of investigations by the police of Koyoga and his friends, they will face charges under Article 170 of the Criminal Code for acts of violence. Koyoga could be sentenced to 15 years.The charges against him include the shooting of a German man in Wisata Coast Base G, North Jayapura. He is also likely to be charged under Article 338 in connection with a shooting incident in Nafri Kampung, district of Abepura, in August 2011 when four people were killed.
The spokesman for the Police Commissioner, Drs Johannes Nugroho, said the case against Koyoga is under investigation by a criminal unit of the police in Jayapura. 'Although there are no further suspects at the moment, the case could develop further after taking account of the testimony from other likely suspects.'
Furthermore, as a result of the gunfire which hit Koyoga, his right foot was amputated after being hit by gunfire as he was trying to escape following his arrest. Doctors at the hospital worked hard to save his life and one of the ways was by deciding to amputate his foot which had almost broken away from his leg.
'Without the amputation,' the doctors said, 'we could not have saved his life.'
According to the secretary of Commission A of the DPRP, Julius Miagoni, the police claim that Koyoga was involved in a number of shooting incidents in Jayapura City. He went on to say that these were simply charges by the police without any clear evidence. He said that this was in violation of the principle of the presumption of innocence, according to which someone can only be said to be guilty on the basis of a definitive verdict in a court of law.
'Danny Koyoga has not yet been designated as a suspect yet the police are claiming that he was involved in a series of shooting incidents and violence in Jayapura.'
Such things frequently happen, he said. When shooting incidents occur in Paniai, the police alleged that the group led by John Yogi was responsible. And when the incident occurs in Jayapura, it is said to be the work of Danny and his associates. And so on.
The most important thing is for the police to conduct investigations before making public pronouncements about what Danny Koyoga is guilty of, in accordance with the law. He said following the arrest of Danny Koyoga: 'We urge the police to handle the case according to the proper procedures and in accordance with humanitarian principles'.
'This habit of conducting acts of terror, threats, ill-treatment and other such things against citizens who have been arrested should be halted as soon as possible, said the member of Commission A.
[Translated by TAPOL]
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Jayapura: One of the leaders of the OPM, Danny Kogoya along with seven others were arrested on Sunday just before midnight, in a hotel in Entrop. He is likely to spend many years behind bars.
On the basis of investigations by the police of Koyoga and his friends, they will face charges under Article 170 of the Criminal Code for acts of violence. Koyoga could be sentenced to 15 years.The charges against him include the shooting of a German man in Wisata Coast Base G, North Jayapura. He is also likely to be charged under Article 338 in connection with a shooting incident in Nafri Kampung, district of Abepura, in August 2011 when four people were killed.
The spokesman for the Police Commissioner, Drs Johannes Nugroho, said the case against Koyoga is under investigation by a criminal unit of the police in Jayapura. 'Although there are no further suspects at the moment, the case could develop further after taking account of the testimony from other likely suspects.'
Furthermore, as a result of the gunfire which hit Koyoga, his right foot was amputated after being hit by gunfire as he was trying to escape following his arrest. Doctors at the hospital worked hard to save his life and one of the ways was by deciding to amputate his foot which had almost broken away from his leg.
'Without the amputation,' the doctors said, 'we could not have saved his life.'
According to the secretary of Commission A of the DPRP, Julius Miagoni, the police claim that Koyoga was involved in a number of shooting incidents in Jayapura City. He went on to say that these were simply charges by the police without any clear evidence. He said that this was in violation of the principle of the presumption of innocence, according to which someone can only be said to be guilty on the basis of a definitive verdict in a court of law.
'Danny Koyoga has not yet been designated as a suspect yet the police are claiming that he was involved in a series of shooting incidents and violence in Jayapura.'
Such things frequently happen, he said. When shooting incidents occur in Paniai, the police alleged that the group led by John Yogi was responsible. And when the incident occurs in Jayapura, it is said to be the work of Danny and his associates. And so on.
The most important thing is for the police to conduct investigations before making public pronouncements about what Danny Koyoga is guilty of, in accordance with the law. He said following the arrest of Danny Koyoga: 'We urge the police to handle the case according to the proper procedures and in accordance with humanitarian principles'.
'This habit of conducting acts of terror, threats, ill-treatment and other such things against citizens who have been arrested should be halted as soon as possible, said the member of Commission A.
[Translated by TAPOL]
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3) Trade open for military hardware
AUSTRALIA will begin work on selling military hardware to Indonesia as Defence Minister Stephen Smith says he has ''no concerns'' about alleged human rights abuses by Indonesian soldiers in the restive province of West Papua.
After a series of meetings over two days, Mr Smith and his Indonesian counterpart, Purnomo Yusgiantoro, signed a new ''Defence Co-operation Agreement'' with commitments about future exercises and, for the first time, a focus on the trade in defence equipment.
The move stems from Australia's recent decision to give Indonesia four C-130 Hercules aircraft. Mr Smith has signalled he would be prepared to sell them six more, saying talks about opening up military trade were at an early stage, but would develop over the next 12 months.
The Indonesian army and police have been implicated in serious human rights abuses in West Papua, most recently during a riot by soldiers leading to the burning of a village near remote Wamena, and the killing by police of independence activist Mako Tabuni.
Foreign Minister Bob Carr recently called for a thorough and open inquiry into Mr Tabuni's death.
But asked about West Papua, Mr Smith said it had been discussed only ''in passing''.
''I have no concerns about our enhanced defence co-operation, practical co-operation, whether it's through the defence co-operation agreement or our discussions about defence capability,'' he said.
Mr Smith said he respected Indonesia's policies towards its easternmost province, and Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's recent statement that allegations of abuse would be investigated.
Mr Purnomo, standing beside Mr Smith, said the killing of Mr Tabuni had been legal and required no investigation.
''Mako Tabuni was involved in several shootings … and [was shot] when the police tried to catch him,'' Mr Purnomo said.
''This, I think, is nothing to do with the human rights, because this is criminal. And it happened in a region of Indonesian territory. It was under the law, under the regulations … of Indonesia.''
The sale of defence equipment to Indonesia became controversial after the Obama administration agreed to give Indonesia two F16 fighter jets, and sell it air-to-surface guided missiles valued at $25 million.
An Indonesian press release about the co-operation agreement with Australia said it was designed to ''strengthen and develop the relationship and co-operation … on the basis of mutual respect of each other's independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, no meddling in each other's internal affairs, equality, mutual benefit and with a great respect for peace''.
The comprehensive agreement aims to improve relations between Australian and Indonesian agencies, to counter terrorism, increase maritime security and facilitate disaster recovery.
4) Minister for Defence – Australia and Indonesia: Strategic Partners
Paper presented by Minister for Defence
4 September 2012
Stephen Smith MP
Australia and Indonesia: Strategic Partners . Jakarta Indonesia 4 September 2012
http://www.minister.defence.gov.au/2012/09/04/minister-for-defence-australia-and-indonesia-strategic-partners/
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