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challenges faced concerning land rights and how the draft law on agrarian reform would
help solve outstanding problems. Nicaragua made recommendations.
100. Norway expressed concern about reports of harassment and discrimination of
religious minorities and non-believers in Indonesia. It noted that some human rights
defenders experience challenges in operating freely in the Papua provinces. Norway made
recommendations.
101. Indonesia reaffirmed its absolute and total commitment to ensuring the protection
and freedom of religion and to respect and promote freedom of expression. Indonesia is
determined to ensure that incidents of religious intolerance are addressed and perpetrators
of acts both physical and of intimidation are brought to justice. The delegation expressed its
eagerness to work with all countries to ensure that freedom of religion is constantly
promoted and receives required attention.
102. Responding to observations made, the delegation referred to the situation in the
provinces of Papua and West Papua. In order to optimize the implementation of Special
Autonomy and expedite the development in Papua as well as West Papua, the Government
has established the Special Unit for the Acceleration of Development in Papua and West
Papua, through Presidential Decrees No. 65/2011 and No. 66/2011. This special Unit has
formulated several quick programmes related to the enhancement of food security, poverty
eradication, community-based economic development, education, health, and basic
infrastructures. The Government continues to be committed to implement and optimize the
special autonomy for the two provinces and to pursue the welfare and development
approach in the two provinces. Responding to the comment raised on a reported general
climate of impunity, the delegation explained that, unlike the past, members of the police
and TNI who committed excesses in carrying out their responsibilities to maintain law and
order have been held accountable and brought before the relevant courts. The delegation
underscored the fact that the Government is keen to ensure that no cases or excesses occur
on the part of the military or police in the carrying out of their responsibilities to maintain
law and order in the two provinces.
103. In its closing remarks, the delegation expressed thanks for the active participation
and valuable contributions of all. It was pleased to note the recognition of Indonesia’s
endeavours in the field of human rights. At the same time, from the perspectives
contributed and questions raised, Indonesia is fully aware that its progress is not without
challenges and constraints.
104. Indonesia will continue to cultivate a culture of respect for human rights for all in its
multicultural, multi-religious and multi-ethnic society. The advancement of universal
human rights remains one of the Government’s highest priorities. Mainstreaming of human
rights and fundamental freedoms will always be on its agenda. The National Action Plan on
Human Rights and various national policies will guide Indonesia towards this end, with the
active participation of and contributions from all stakeholders, including our vibrant civil
societies.
105. The dynamics of the sociopolitical life of Indonesia constantly tests the firmness of
its commitment. But Indonesia will persevere in the continuing process of promoting and
protecting the human rights of our people.
106. Indonesia was grateful for the many constructive comments and recommendations
made. As the UPR mechanism is aimed at improving the human rights situation on the
ground, the greatest benefit will be the implementation of its realistic and deliverable
recommendations.
107. The delegation assured participants that it will give careful and serious consideration
to every recommendation and will respond accordingly in due time.
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