Liputan6.com, jakarta – The special personnel of the Minister of Human Rights, Thomas, which was damaged, clarified the statement about his readiness to be a guarantor of suspects suspects in cases of intolerance to worship houses in Sidahu, Sukabumi. According to him, what was transmitted was limited by the proposal.
“This is just a proposal, I just give a contribution in honor of me and the team to see and find dynamics in this area. Until now, there was no official step or letter from the ministry related to the proposal, ”Thomas told reporters, as indicated in the press release, Saturday (5/7/2025).
Thomas agreed, based on the results of monitoring in this area, it is true that there was an act of intolerance by elements that interfere with the atmosphere of worship. They performed the destruction of the villas used as a place to retreat or worship a number of students.
He added that the Ministry of Human Rights also received information from various parties, which demonstrated the potential for stability and violations of tolerance for life together in the village of Tankil, the Sidahu district, and the Sukabumi Ridsency.
As a framework for the resolution of the case, Thomas said that his party proposed to restore justice as a decision in an attempt to create reconciliation and peace.
“We affirm and offer that the best way to go is reconciliation and peaceful path through restorative justice, which, of course, should be made in accordance with applicable laws and rules,” Thomas explained.
Thomas believes that this can be a decision as a joint obligation to always maintain regional stability and national integration.
Nevertheless, Thomas emphasized that the Ministry of Human Rights will continue to support the legal process carried out by criminals of intolerance in accordance with Article 28 of paragraph (4) of the 1945 Constitution of Indonesia JO. Article 8 Joe. Article 71 of Law 39 of 1999 on Human Rights.
“Each citizen has the right to obtain protection, respect and satisfaction of human rights, which are the obligation of the state,” Thomas said.
“No less important is the will with us as a diverse nation, which controls the variety and religious freedom in Indonesia, which is so complicated, of course, needs wisdom and wisdom,” Thomas said.
