“Komnas HAM has conducted an investigation and will soon provide recommendations to the relevant authorities,” said Atnike Nova Sigiro, a commissioner at Komnas HAM, in Banda Aceh on Friday.
At a meeting with the Deputy Governor of Aceh, Atnike stressed the importance of police handling protests with care, prioritizing the safety of civilians. “Legal actions must be fair and respectful of human rights,” she added.
Kurniawan, who was wearing a green jacket with the Gojek logo, was killed when a police vehicle ran over him while officers tried to disperse protesters at Jalan Penjernihan I, Bendungan Hilir. His death has sparked public outcry.
Atnike also urged the government to help those affected by the incident, including providing support for victims and their families.
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She called on the public to avoid violence, saying, "Let's ensure our democratic space remains peaceful, where freedom of speech is respected and protected by law and human rights."
Komnas HAM continues to monitor the situation and is working with other government agencies, including the police.
The Indonesian National Police's Professional and Security Division (Propam) is currently investigating the incident, and seven officers from the Jakarta Police's elite Mobile Brigade (Brimob) unit are under review.
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Kurniawan’s death has drawn sympathy from fellow drivers, as well as national figures, including President Prabowo Subianto and former Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan.
Anies joined thousands at the funeral on Friday morning, while President Prabowo later met with Affan’s family.
Protests calling for justice for the poor have since spread beyond Jakarta, erupting in Makassar, Bandung, Yogyakarta, Semarang, and Surabaya.
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