Bomb Terror: An Attempt to Diminish Human Rights Spirit


Bomb terror in KBR 86H that was sent for Ulil Abshar Abdalla yesterday, Tuesday (3/15), considered as a vicious act on an attempt to diminish the spirit of human rights and diversity in Indonesia. So it is spoken by Usman Hamid, Chief of Kontras, in a press conference, Wednesday (3/16). The conference was also attended by other human rights activists.

According to him, bomb terror yesterday is a serious threat for law enforcement and democratization process due government`s weak response to violence acts in the name of religion happened recently.

According to Hendardi, Head of Commission for Setara Institute, human rights activists experience intimidation. It can be seen in form of death threats, sealed offices, criminal acts, and stigmatization, especially for women activists. Or, data stolen from the office which experienced by National Unity Alliance (ANBTI).

Regarding to the bomb terror, Indonesian Pluralism Forum declares four conclusions. First, they condemn any form of violence that can threat lives of citizen. Second, they demand Chief of Indonesian Police to solve the case of bombing and data stealing. Third, they urge President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to instruct his subordinates to stop the discriminatory rules that can threat the principle of the country. And the fourth is remind the government to uphold human rights and democracy in the effort of overcome violence and terror.