Banda Aceh News | BANDA ACEH — The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM RI) convened a high-level coordination meeting with the Aceh Provincial Government at the Governor’s Office in Banda Aceh on Monday, November 9, 2026. The urgent dialogue focused on institutional responses following the violent clash between local residents and military personnel in Pulo Keunari Village, Tiro District, Pidie Regency, on November 4, 2026.
The strategic session addressed immediate post-incident protocols following casualties and severe injuries reported during the unrest. Key discussion points centered on expediting independent fact-finding, establishing legal certainty for affected parties, and guaranteeing state-backed restitution and recovery for the victims and their families.
The provincial executive delegation was led by Acting Regional Secretary (Pj Sekda) of Aceh, Taufik, alongside Assistant for Government, Special Autonomy, and Welfare Syakir, Head of the Legal Bureau Amrizal J. Prang, Head of the National Unity and Politics Agency (Kesbangpol) Munawar, and the Head of the Bureau of Governance and Regional Autonomy.
Komnas HAM RI was represented directly by Chairperson Anis Hidayah, Acting Head of the Komnas HAM Aceh Secretariat Cut Ernawati, alongside commission members Darmadi, Eka Azmiyadi, and Sri Mauliani.
Addressing state representatives, Komnas HAM Chairperson Anis Hidayah asserted that the November 4 tragic incident cannot be evaluated as an isolated event. She underscored that complex underlying social, legal, and regional political grievances contributed directly to the escalation of violence in Tiro District.
Dual Demands: Legal Certainty for Aceh Flag and Thorough Investigation
Anis emphasized that state institutions must demonstrate absolute seriousness in pursuing justice and upholding constitutional responsibilities toward victimized civilians.
She outlined two primary policy directives that the Aceh Provincial Government must actively push forward: securing definitive legal certainty regarding the long-debated Aceh regional flag regulation and demanding a transparent, multi-agency investigation into the military-civilian altercation.
“There are two fundamental matters that the provincial government must drive forward: legal certainty regarding the regional flag and a thorough investigation into the incident,” Anis stated during the meeting.
Beyond investigative procedures, Anis challenged provincial leaders to clarify institutional responsibility for long-term victim rehabilitation and medical care. She urged executive leadership to adopt an unequivocal stance representing public interest, noting that grieving families are actively seeking formal judicial accountability rather than administrative compromises.
“The Aceh Government’s position must be clear so that the community feels genuinely represented. This is what the public is waiting for—especially the victims’ families who demand resolution through legal channels,” Anis added, reiterating that human rights protection remains an indisputable government mandate.
Provincial Executive Pledges High-Level Briefing
Responding to the commission’s recommendations, Acting Regional Secretary Taufik confirmed that all inputs provided by Komnas HAM RI would be immediately integrated into executive review frameworks.
He assured that the provincial administration remains committed to observing legal proceedings and will directly brief top executive leadership on the meeting’s outcomes.
“The recommendations from Komnas HAM serve as critical input for us. We will continuously monitor developments and submit a comprehensive report to the Governor and Vice Governor,” Taufik concluded.
The formal dialogue reflects growing civil pressure across Aceh for state institutions to maintain strict transparency, prevent further escalation, and deliver legal accountability for the victims of the Pulo Keunari tragedy.
