Banda Aceh News | SIGLI, ACEH — Regent of Pidie H. Sarjani Abdullah has formally petitioned the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) to launch a thorough, transparent, and objective investigation into the violent clashes that recently erupted in Pulo Keunari Village, Tiro District.
The call for accountability was delivered during a coordination meeting between the Pidie Regency administration and a Komnas HAM delegation led by Chairperson Anis Hidayah at the Regent’s Official Residence (Pendopo) in Sigli on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
Spokesperson for the Pidie Regent, Andi Firdhaus, S.H., CPM, confirmed that the high-level meeting formed a core component of Komnas HAM’s field monitoring and fact-finding mission following the tragic incidents in Tiro.
“Regent Sarjani emphasized the absolute urgency of uncovering the complete facts so that this event receives clear legal resolution and leaves no lingering unrest or unanswered questions among the public,” Andi stated.
Constitutional Mandate and Human Rights Oversight
During the proceedings, Komnas HAM representatives actively engaged local authorities to establish a comprehensive chronology of the clashes, evaluate victim care protocols, and assess post-conflict security stability across the region [cite: Lembaga negara tersebut juga melakukan koordinasi dengan sejumlah pihak guna memperoleh informasi yang utuh mengenai kronologi peristiwa, penanganan korban, serta situasi keamanan dan ketertiban masyarakat pascakejadian.].
Andi—a seasoned legal practitioner and former activist with the Commission for the Disappeared and Victims of Violence (KontraS) Aceh—noted that Komnas HAM’s intervention is formally anchored under Article 89, Paragraph (3) of Law No. 39 of 1999 on Human Rights [cite: “Komnas HAM RI sendiri melaksanakan koordinasi berdasarkan kewenangan pemantauan sebagaimana diatur dalam Pasal 89 ayat (3) Undang-Undang Nomor 39 Tahun 1999 tentang Hak Asasi Manusia,” jelas Andi yang juga mantan aktivis Komisi Orang Hilang dan Korban Tindak Kekerasan (Kontras) Aceh.].
“The human rights commission issued a formal coordination request seeking the Regent’s direct testimony regarding regional administrative responses to the Pulo Keunari clash and the overall public security outlook,” Andi added [cite: Sebelumnya, kata Andi, melalui surat koordinasi, Komnas HAM meminta kesediaan Bupati Pidie untuk memberikan keterangan terkait proses penanganan peristiwa bentrokan di Desa Pulo Keunari dan perkembangan situasi keamanan dan ketertiban masyarakat.].
The municipal administration has called on all civic and law enforcement stakeholders to fully cooperate with the ongoing human rights inquiry. Authorities stress that complete multi-agency transparency is vital to ensure every phase of the investigation strictly adheres to constitutional principles and international human rights benchmarks [cite: Menurut Andi, seluruh pihak perlu memberikan dukungan terhadap proses pemantauan yang dilakukan Komnas HAM. Keterangan dan informasi dari berbagai pihak diperlukan untuk memastikan setiap tahapan penanganan berjalan sesuai prosedur dan prinsip-prinsip hak asasi manusia.].
Seeking Justice and Restoring Regional Stability
Regent Sarjani expressed strong hopes that the independent inquiry will decisively expose the underlying motives, operational sequence, and responsible actors behind the violence.
By establishing cross-institutional accountability between local government entities and national oversight bodies, the administration aims to secure legal justice for victims while rapidly restoring peace and public confidence across Tiro District and the broader Aceh province [cite: Pertemuan tersebut turut menjadi ruang koordinasi antara pemerintah daerah dan lembaga nasional dalam memastikan penanganan insiden berjalan secara terbuka, akuntabel, dan berorientasi pada perlindungan hak-hak masyarakat., Bupati Sarjani berharap, melalui koordinasi tersebut, fakta peristiwa dapat terungkap secara menyeluruh, keadilan bagi para korban dapat diperjuangkan, serta situasi keamanan di Kecamatan Tiro dan Aceh kembali kondusif.].
A Litmus Test for Post-Conflict Governance
The Pulo Keunari incident serves as a critical indicator of regional security dynamics in post-conflict Aceh. For decades, the interior districts of Pidie—including the historic valleys of Tiro—bore the brunt of armed strife. While the 2005 Helsinki Peace Accord permanently transformed the political landscape, localized friction and socio-economic vulnerabilities still occasionally threaten community harmony.
By immediately involving Komnas HAM rather than allowing rumors to fester, the Pidie regency administration demonstrates a mature governance approach—signaling that human rights protection and legal transparency are non-negotiable pillars in maintaining Aceh’s hard-won peace.
