Prabowo Subianto Signals Openness too Review of Public Demands Following Protests
Hambalang, West java – Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto has responded to a list of 17+8 demands presented by demonstrators, indicating a willingness to discuss and perhaps act upon some of the concerns raised.The demands stem from recent public demonstrations and cover a range of issues, including calls for an independent investigation into specific cases and a re-evaluation of the military’s role in civil security.The acknowledgment comes at a pivotal moment as the new governance seeks to establish a dialog with the public and address grievances. The demands reflect widespread concerns about issues ranging from human rights to security sector reform, and Subianto’s response suggests a potential shift towards greater transparency and accountability.The outcome of these discussions could substantially impact public trust and shape the government’s policy agenda in the coming months.
Subianto stated that many of the demands were “reasonable” and open to negotiation. “Yes, I think we learn some reasonable, some of us can negotiate, we can argue. Yes, I say that my demands make a lot of sense, many that I think are normative. And we can discuss it well,” he said this weekend in Hambalang.
Specifically, Subianto expressed support for the formation of an independent investigation team to examine the case of Affan Kurniawan, deeming the request “very reasonable” and stating it “makes sense” and “can be discussed.” He added, “later we will see the rich shape How.”
However, Subianto indicated that the demand for the withdrawal of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) from civil security roles was more complex. He asserted that the TNI has a constitutional duty to protect the public from threats, including terrorism and civil unrest. “So terrorism is a threat,burning threats,making riots threats to the people,the period of pulling the TNI from civil security,in my opinion debatable,But I will carry out the tasks given by the Constitution to me,” he explained.
(knv/gbr)
