"One of the standards is the Maastricht Guidelines and other international human rights instruments concerning the recovery for victims," Human Rights Minister Natalius Pigai conveyed in a press conference on Tuesday (September 2).
So far, the government has taken various steps to handle victims of demonstrations, including Affan Kurniawan, a ride-hailing motorcycle driver who was run over by the police armored vehicle on August 28.
These various steps, including President Prabowo Subianto's visit to Affan's family, along with the visit and discussion from the Human Rights Ministry to the grieving family.
Pigai said the recovery process will also be carried out for other demonstration victims who simply expressed their opinions, thoughts, and feelings for the government.
"In any case, opinions, thoughts, and feelings are essential aspects of national development," he remarked.
Therefore, the aspirations voiced by the public through demonstrations serve as a bridge and remind the government to implement holistic development for the public, the minister addressed.
In addition, the head of state has also ordered state administrators and legislative members to follow up on the public's aspirations.
Over the past week, a wave of large-scale demonstrations has taken place in various cities across Indonesia following the death of Affan Kurniawan.
Some of the initial demands of these demonstrations included transparency and cuts to the House of Representatives' allowances, reforms to the ethics and accountability of legislative institutions, and the rejection of several controversial bills.
Seven Brimob (Police Mobile Brigade) personnel involved in the Affan incident have been found guilty of violating the police code of ethics and committing serious and moderate violations.
They are currently under special placement (patsus) from August 29 to September 17, 2025.
Earlier, President Prabowo Subianto has called for a swift and transparent investigation into the death of online motorcycle taxi driver Affan Kurniawan.
Prabowo said at the Merdeka Palace on Sunday (Aug 31) that the National Police were already conducting an internal inquiry into officers who had committed mistakes or violations. He added that he had requested the process be carried out quickly, transparently, and openly so the public could follow it.
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Translator: Agatha Olivia, Resinta Sulistiyandari
Editor: Primayanti
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