Indonesia’s police Violence Crisis: activists Demand Overhaul
Calls for National Police Chief Dismissal Amidst Mounting Human Rights Concerns
Jakarta, Indonesia - A coalition of human rights activists from the Social Movement institute (SMI) are sounding the alarm, declaring Indonesia is facing a police violence emergency. They are demanding immediate action, including the dismissal of the National Police Chief, General Listyo Sigit Prabowo, citing a disturbing pattern of excessive force and a lack of accountability.
“The National Police have deviated from the characteristics of a democratic state police and human rights,” stated SMI founder Eko Prasetyo. “A shake-up at the top is crucial.”
The SMI’s call to action comes on the heels of alarming reports of police violence against civilians. Citing data from Amnesty International, Prasetyo revealed that 579 civilians were victims of police violence during protests held across several provinces between August 22nd and 29th, 2024.
Adding to the grim statistics, other international human rights organizations have documented 115 cases of police violence in Indonesia between January and November 2024.
“Despite these alarming figures, there has never been an adequate investigation as a form of accountability for the violations committed by the authorities,” Prasetyo emphasized.
He argues that the lack of clarity and the absence of severe punishment for perpetrators are fueling the cycle of violence.”Rather of protecting citizens, the police frequently enough perceive public demands as a threat, leading to a violent response,” he said.
Prasetyo believes that ethical sanctions are insufficient and calls for penal sanctions against officers responsible for violence.
the SMI is urging the government to implement comprehensive reforms within the police force, including allowing public participation in the selection of police chiefs at all levels.
“The independence currently held by the National Police was fought for by civil society movements across Indonesia,” Prasetyo reminded the government. ”It’s time for the government to listen to the people and take decisive action to address this crisis.”
IndonesiaS Police Grapple with a Violence Crisis: Activists Demand Change
NewsDirectory3 Exclusive interview with SMI Founder Eko Prasetyo
jakarta, Indonesia – A wave of public outcry is sweeping across Indonesia as activists denounce a disturbing trend of police brutality. Leading the charge is the Social Movement Institute (SMI), a prominent human rights association demanding immediate action and a complete overhaul of the national police force.
In an exclusive interview with NewsDirectory3, SMI founder Eko Prasetyo painted a stark picture of the situation, declaring, “indonesia is facing a police violence emergency. The National police have deviated from the characteristics of a democratic state police and human rights. A shake-up at the top is crucial.”
The SMI’s call for accountability comes on the back of alarming reports detailing widespread police brutality against civilians. Citing data from amnesty International,Prasetyo revealed a staggering 579 civilians were victims of police violence during protests across several provinces between August 22nd and 29th,2024.
Furthermore, other international human rights organizations have documented 115 cases of police violence in indonesia between January and November 2024.
“Despite these alarming figures, ther has never been an adequate inquiry as a form of accountability for the violations committed by the authorities,” Prasetyo stressed.
He argues that the absence of severe consequences for perpetrators is fueling a cycle of violence. “Rather than protecting citizens,the police frequently enough perceive public demands as a threat,leading too a violent response,” he said.
Prasetyo believes that ethical sanctions are insufficient and calls for penal sanctions against officers responsible for violence.
The SMI is urging the government to implement thorough reforms within the police force, including allowing public participation in the selection of police chiefs at all levels.
“The independence currently held by the National Police was fought for by civil society movements across Indonesia,” Prasetyo reminded the government. “It’s time for the government to listen to the people and take decisive action to address this crisis.”
