TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The National Commission for Human Rights (Komnas HAM) is currently investigating the perpetrators behind letters from the Gereja Injili di Indonesia (GIDI), which inflicted riot in Karubaga, Tolikara, Papua.
Komnas HAM Commissioner Natalius Pigai said that the riot on Friday July 17 was caused by several perpetrator, aiming to disrupt tolerance and peace in Papua. “We are investigating the case. We have also asked the State Intelligence Agency to help us, as the content of the letter has caused public outrage,” said Pigai.
On July 11, GIDI Chief of Tolikara, (Rev.) Nayus Wenea, and GIDI Secretary, (Rev.) Marthe Jingga, issued a letter to all Moslems in Tolikara. The letter asks them not to celebrate Eid Mubarak and not to wear veil. Moreover, Nayus also forbids other religions to set up religious shrines in Tolikara.
Natalius said that the letter should not be out on social media, as it contains provocative wordings. “The letter is not fake, but the content is totally wrong,” he said.
He then questioned the social media outbreak, as Tolikara is isolated from network service. Natalius suspected that the letter was used as a provoking measures by authorities in Papua.
“I am concerned that the letter was sent out by local journalist, affiliated with state’s interest,” he said.
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