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View all search resultsCivilians hired in the expired ammunition disposal operation in Garut, West Java on May 12 were paid Rp 150,000 (US$9.22) a day and were not given proper training or protective equipment, according to findings from the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM).
A little over a quarter of a century ago, Indonesians were up in arms about the military's dominance in politics and government; today, the people are fed up with the civilian government and the police, and are looking at the military as if it was a panacea.
Experts doubt the formation of five new infantry battalions in three Papua provinces will help reduce tension there despite the military saying the new units will focus on helping locals in agricultural activities.
As the current Indonesian Military (TNI) chief, Gen. Andika Perkasa, will reach his retirement age on Dec. 21, the public is anticipating who will be President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s choice of Andika’s replacement.
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has reportedly moved to select the new Indonesian Military (TNI) chief as the current commander, Gen. Andika Perkasa, will reach his retirement age of 58 on Dec. 21 and Jokowi does not seem to consider an extension of Andika’s military service.
Incoming Indonesian Military (TNI) Commander Gen. Andika Perkasa may have only 13 months to serve in the TNI’s top position before his mandatory retirement, but experts say he will have a number of security challenges to overcome.
Civil society organizations have raised concerns about the nomination of Army chief of staff Gen. Andika Perkasa as the sole candidate for the Indonesian Military (TNI) commander, calling it a setback in the efforts to reform the nation’s armed forces.
Gen. Andika Perkasa's nomination as sole candidate for the post of military commander was confirmed in a presidential letter sent to the House of Representative on Wednesday, quashing all speculation that the Navy might take over the reins of the armed forces.
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