Pidie clashes: Government invites Komnas HAM to investigate shooting allegations

Pidie clashes Komnas HAM Aceh Bulan Bintang flag Yusril Ihza Mahendra

The Indonesian government has invited the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) to investigate a violent clash in Pulo Keunari Village, Tiro District, Pidie Regency, Aceh. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, November 4, was reportedly triggered by TNI/Polri personnel attempting to remove Bulan Bintang flags during Maulid Nabi Muhammad SAW celebrations.

The confrontation resulted in the death of one civilian, identified as Abzalul Riza, who was reportedly shot in the chest. Additionally, 13 civilians were injured, and six TNI personnel sustained injuries.

Coordinating Minister for Law, Human Rights, Immigration, and Correctional Affairs, Yusril Ihza Mahendra, stated that while the victim has already been buried without an autopsy, the government is committed to uncovering the facts through a transparent investigation. Deputy Minister of Human Rights Mugiyanto emphasized that state actions must adhere to the principles of legality, necessity, and proportionality to ensure human rights are respected.

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Abzalul Riza · Anis Hidayah · Komnas HAM · Mugiyanto · Pidie · Polri · TNI · Yusril Ihza Mahendra

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[● 3 SOURCES] Six TNI personnel were injured during the clash. aktual.com · news.harianjogja.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The incident resulted in one civilian death and 13 civilian injuries. aktual.com · news.harianjogja.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Minister Yusril Ihza Mahendra invited Komnas HAM to investigate the Pidie clashes. aktual.com · news.harianjogja.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The clash was triggered by the removal of Bulan Bintang flags by TNI/Polri personnel. aktual.com · news.harianjogja.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The deceased civilian was identified as Abzalul Riza. aktual.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The deceased was buried without an autopsy being performed. aktual.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The clash occurred in Pulo Keunari Village, Tiro District, Pidie Regency, Aceh. aktual.com · news.harianjogja.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The deceased was reportedly shot in the chest. news.harianjogja.com · aktual.com