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Note Early Residents Struggle Bulogading [machine translation]
Serakan stones, chunks of building, iron, wood and stretch banners, making Somba Opu
Street, Makassar, not unlike the location of urban warfare chilling goosebumps. Somba Opu
Road area on weekdays is the center of gold jewelery and souvenirs typical of Makassar,
even one access to Losari, the day was paralyzed and tense. The shops along the street
closed, suddenly disrupted economic activity. ---- Yes, Wednesday, August 12, 2015, it has
become a disturbing day for the citizens Bulogading. How not, the Makassar District Court
plans to execute neighborhoods. Since four o'clock in the morning, residents assisted
solidarity row consisting of militant groups, has been preparing defenses to block the
execution and evictions. Everything that can be used as a barricade propagated along Jl.
Somba Opu.
The next morning, rows of solidarity and make more and more coming all the way filled with
youths from various parts of Makassar were mingling with the residents Bulogading. Rows of
resistance occupy their posts, according to the agreement. Mothers Bulogading along rows
of children actually take place in the front row. Those with the spirit of chanting
"Bulogading ready to die!" And singing "opponent mafia and starting eviction". And
chanting slogans such an encouragement.
On the barricades north, piles of used tires were inadvertently burned flames and adds to
the dramatic atmosphere that morning. Jiffy, Jalan Somba Opu to be the center of attention
of citizens in Makassar, through the media coverage and the distribution of information on
the internet.
If you view the Makassar District Court decision letter received by residents, officials
will execute at 09.00 pm. Half past seven, there is no sign means that the execution will
be carried out. Nevertheless, around Somba Opu, dispersed by the police and city
government staff are on guard.
Moments later, the atmosphere heats up. Why, some policemen came closer to the barricades,
with the intention of dialogue with citizens. But the masses did not believe in the police
refused dialogue and expel them. It happened quickly about 15 minutes. Not to mention the
dialogue, they then ran away from the scene as a result of the pursuit of the masses armed
with machetes, spears and catapults.
After the situation calmed down. Mass in barricades scurried back manning their posts.
Area 8 hours, turns PR Makassar City Government went to the location. However, the
Makassar City Government officials return before had expressed the intention to residents.
Followed by a dozen officers from the Civil Service Police Unit of Makassar come closer to
an area that has been blockaded residents.
The municipal police intend to invite people to negotiate, 'dialogue' with the citizens,
and offered 'help', and ensure that they are on the side of citizens. The reason, some of
the objects that exist in the land dispute but is not included in the lawsuit, is the
municipal government asset, namely the Village Office Bulogading and IHC. Makassar City
Government was again a headache due to the often criticized because many government assets
in the form of social facilities and public facilities were off to the entrepreneur. No
longer wants to lose face, this is the motive why the Makassar City Government sent troops
to the location for, he said, together citizens dispel execution.
Fortunately, citizens and solidarity is not easy terilusi row by the offer. Trusting that
the apparatus of violence and lumpen rancid as municipal police can be an ally in a time
like this is not common sense. Moreover, Makassar municipal police have often become the
scourge of street merchants who sell in Losari, where some residents Bulogading also been
a victim. And even if their words very well, that they came to help the people, it is not
possible apparatus Makassar City Government direct and open confrontation with fellow
officers of other countries, such as the clerk of the court or the police.
In this case, the mass ranks in the barricade had acted correctly. Not easy to believe the
spiel like that, and not be tempted to be wise, to accept and 'tactical alliance' with the
enemy in the blanket.
Residents refused negotiations, and the youths drove them to stay away from the location.
Kinship with the previous police, the municipal police who daily are proud to unload
merchandise and shanties PK5 and other poor people also fear running away from the scene.
Although up to 10 o'clock, there was no sign of the execution will be carried out, the
masses continue to guard. According to the informant action, plainclothes police have been
deployed around the area, some Dalmas trucks and water cannon on standby in Polrestabes
Makassar.
The posts are increasingly alerted so that people passing and intends to enter into
Bulogading restricted. It raises the tension with some journalists and some others. Some
people manning the outpost insisted to check ID Card. This sterilization was tightened
after some unidentified persons suspected of being intelligence, pursued by the masses due
to infiltrate the ranks. And the information obtained in the field, some intelligence
disguised as journalists.
After eight hours on guard, finally around 11 parties Makassar District Court sent a
letter to residents about the stay of execution. This delay is due to the strong effect of
pressure to PN, the municipal government and police through the action of rejection,
barricades and closing.
The effect of this action is not exactly small. Information obtained, due to the closure
of Somba Opu and surrounding area for approximately 8 hours, followed by the cessation of
commercial activities and tourism in the region Somba Opu has sparked losses of up to 30
billion rupiah. This calculation is based on the calculation of the amount of money in
circulation per hour in Somba Opu.
Not to mention, some employers around Bulogading also worried about the effect of the
execution will be completely in accordance with the inscription on one of the banners,
"Bulogading evicted, Somba Opu Burned!"
But the delay is not a cancellation of execution as well as the demands of citizens
Bulogading. Therefore people do not want to become complacent and are determined to
continue to fight the eviction reject and cancel execution.
* * *
Geographically and urban planning, position Bulogading village was located in a strategic
area. Close to the commercial areas, attractions, and the main business, making it an area
of "class A". While the location is actually only occupied by residents as "ordinary
housing". This is what causes the targeted Bulogading ruffians and mafia.
Bulogading village itself is one of the oldest settlements in Makassar. Its existence
first before the establishment of Indonesia. Kampung Bulogading started up in 1926, which
was originally known as Berua village (Kampung Baru). This village has been inhabited and
occupied by residents to this day. An old well be signs of the existence of this village
that has been long.
In 1926, Dg. Beloa and some other villagers who inhabit the sourdough is Bulogading. At
that time their status is still as tenants of the land owner named Chong Lie. Before the
Basic Agrarian Law of 1960, is still a land of eigendom verponding (land rights of the
west). After the enactment of the Law PA, is regulated in accordance with the land until now.
Bulogading land dispute in this case is not new, but has been rolling since 1973. Well,
here strangeness. Status of Kampung Beru, after 1945, declared as "old people", and then
given a letter of ownership. Proof of ownership is unfortunately burned on 10 October 1950
ago, linked insurgency Aziz. Since then, the government requires citizens to pay IPEDA
(sort UN) along with rebuilding their homes.
In 1960, published the certificate on behalf Broking NV. Handeling Hasjim Dg. Manappa. HGB
is this, which expires in 18 September 1980, which is relied upon by the plaintiff in the
first lawsuit in 1973. Now in Bulogading, some residents actually been holding
certificates Property Rights, which is actually higher than the legal hierarchy HGB, and
not may rise without trace legality underneath. This is why the furious citizens, why the
court could win HGB expired. National Land Agency of Makassar in fact already twice
rejected the extension of the HGB, 1993 and 2008, because on that land, residents
Bulogading has had SHM.
Of course in the case of land, the state is not a neutral party that can accommodate all
parties. As cases of agrarian afflict poor people, a lot of peculiarity imposed. According
to Moh. Maulana, one legal advisor Bulogading citizens, some of these facts, among others,
that at the time of the passing of this first case, citizens actually never knowing that
their land had been sued, and won the Makassar District Court plaintiffs. Finally in 1982,
the Supreme Court instructed to reopen the trial, but this was never done by PN Makassar.
Moreover, of the 43 people accused, only 20 people were accused material, while 23 others
have died and the rest is the name that was never located or domiciled in the object of
dispute. Even if the lawsuit refers to almost the entire village Bulogading, in fact many
people who occupy the land for generations are not included in the lawsuit. Such objects
Bulogading Village Head Office and IHC, are some of them.
The case continues. However, according to the legal counsel of citizens, never done Local
trial, in violation of Supreme Court Circular N0. 7/2001. This is an indication that
reinforces the practice of mob justice in the verdict. Moreover, the conclusions made on
August 5, 2009 and October 29 2009 verdict, making the trial delayed for 11 weeks. With a
time delay long enough, allowing the negoisiasi between plaintiffs and judges to try the
case so that the outcome can be in favor of the plaintiff.
According to information, this is actually buying and selling case. Recognition Hj.
Saadiah, heirs listed as the plaintiff, to the citizens a few years ago that she never
sued citizens, reinforcing indications. This practice often occurs with the involvement of
land mafia and law enforcement agencies.
From a conversation with some friends, as well as information from fellow journalists,
there is information confirming that behind this case stands some businessman's name,
property and automotive, as well as high officials in this area. This information is not
surprising, given the actions a few names have been crisscrossing in cases of agrarian
against the urban poor in some villages in Makassar.
* * *
Realizing that the threat of eviction and execution still lurk, residents still endure in
Bulogading and seek all means to cancel execution. Learning from previous experiences,
such as the defeat of the citizens Glance Kingdom in 2014 and then, citizens Bulogading
and rows of solidarity realize that whatever legal steps that do not fully guarantee that
they will be protected from land seizures and evictions. In this case, the path of the law
is not decisive, but still acted as one of the tactics, and still believe the mass actions
such as expulsion physically.
Expulsion physically, through the barricades, mass resistance, and direct pressure, not
only against directly apparatus of state violence, but also to educate the citizens that
only by force alone we can lean on. Given the quantity and defense logistics residents and
relatives far less than the number of police officers, then this is an important function
of building solidarity network that is built up independently in Makassar.
Therefore, citizens and solidarity row tried to gather more strength from various circles.
However, that does not mean these actions is a guarantee of quality. Its success depends
on many factors, including the solidity and neatness rows in the field.
The struggle of the people is not easy, nor is it as beautiful as heroic stories. In
addition to facing the state and its officials, citizens also face a lot of crockery
tactics, intimidation, and even terror and reconnaissance manner and sophisticated
equipment. For example, two weeks later after the discomfiture of execution, on 21 August
2015 and then, some of the residents who was manning the night were surprised by the
presence of a drone (unmanned aircraft) on top of their settlement. Suspected drone is
intended to stake out the situation and the movement of citizens. Some residents deftly
attempted shooting at the aircraft using a catapult arrows but failed.
At midnight on the same day, several plainclothes police were passing by Area Somba Opu
Street. Residents were anxious made, then went and drove the police. Note also there has
been a reduction action banners that read "B ulogading displaced, Somba Opu on fire".
Residents suspect that this is done by parties unhappy with the massive campaign by
residents because there is a call to lower the banners put up by residents at night.
Now residents Bulogading continuously sought to defend their rights. Solidarity continues
to flow. Although the process of intimidation and tactics crockery being conducted by the
employer and the land mafia, but the strength is still maintained. It actually strengthens
knot Bulogading citizens, knowing that this intimidation process it shows the fear of the
mafia on the resistance of citizens and other comrades.
* * *
To strengthen the struggle of the people in Bulogading, then certainly need to do a
serious revamping. By doing so, automatically it requires a series of critiques to help
look at the sides that must be addressed.
In our view, there are two things that must be addressed in the fight Bulogading citizens.
The first is the line should be solid solidarity awakened and not counter-productive with
the struggle of the residents. Rows of solidarity must be transformed into additional new
power, and not a burden for the citizens struggle. To be extra strength, the militant
solidarity should be able to share in the work coordinated.
Rows of this solidarity should also be readily transformed into a fighting force or
militia hitter against the anti-people. This militia, in our shadow, be face to face with
the state apparatus, the lumpen are usually cowards hiding behind the fascist uniform mass
organizations.
Secondly, citizens must seriously organize themselves. Bulogading the power and autonomy
of citizens is the most important aspect. In Bulogading, awakened a democratic Residents
Forum as a vehicle for citizens to consolidate themselves. However, these conditions are
still far from the fire roasted. This is an important matter that must be addressed
seriously by the citizens Bulogading, revolutionaries in Makassar, and communities of
citizens amid the struggle against oppression and the threat of land confiscation.
Residents Forum Forwa-forwa Bulogading and another, it must transform essentially, into a
communal council or the council. This organ is the revolutionary embryo, the entire
decision-making takes place independently with the process of direct democracy. Councils
is what will eventually erode the culture of patronage and silence in society, including
the autonomy to outsiders such as parties, NGOs, and student activists.
But of course it is not easy and fast. It takes diligent work to build up the strength.
Community organizing and development of organic solidarity networks is an attempt to blow
bara-bara resistance that exist everywhere, to grow to the revolutionary fire. []
Titin Jayalangkara & Patriawan (Member of the Association of Freedom)
http://anarkis.org/upaya-meniup-bara-menjadi-api/
