The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) has issued 8,599 Human Rights Violation Victim Certificates (SKKPHAM) to individuals and families affected by past gross human rights abuses. This initiative aims to aid victims in accessing state support.
Prabianto Mukti Wibowo, a Komnas HAM official, presented these details during a hearing with the House of Representatives (DPR) in Jakarta on Thursday. He clarified that these certificates serve as a crucial database for the restoration of victims’ rights.
The certificates are also a mandatory requirement for submitting applications for assistance to the Witness and Victim Protection Agency (LPSK). This process ensures that those impacted by past violations can receive due support.
A comprehensive breakdown shows the distribution of these certificates across various historical incidents. The largest number, 7,928 certificates, relates to the events of 1965-1966. The Rumah Gedong incident in Aceh from 1989-1998 accounts for 342 certificates.
Other significant figures include 121 certificates for the Talangsari incident in Lampung in 1989, 76 for the Simpang KKA incident in Aceh in 1998, and 47 for the mysterious shootings between 1982 and 1985.
Additionally, 35 certificates were issued for the 1984 Tanjung Priok incident, 17 for the May 1998 riots, and 17 for the Jambo Keupok incident in Aceh in 2003. Fourteen certificates address enforced disappearances between 1997 and 1998, while the Trisakti, Semanggi 1, and Semanggi 2 incidents resulted in two certificates.
During the parliamentary session, Komnas HAM reiterated that fulfilling the rights of victims of gross human rights violations is a constitutional obligation and a fundamental responsibility of the state, particularly the government.
The commission emphasized that the state is obliged to provide protection, recovery, and various forms of reparation to these victims. Human rights standards affirm that victims have the right to know the truth about their experiences, receive justice, and obtain reparation, which can include rehabilitation, compensation, or restitution.
Furthermore, Komnas HAM highlighted the victims’ right to a guarantee of non-repetition. This encompasses a series of measures designed to prevent any future recurrence of human rights abuses.
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