Police Relax Security Measures on Yogyakarta‘s Jalan Kusumanegara After Chaos
Yogyakarta has seen calming after clashes between protesters and police occurred on Jalan Kusumanegara, specifically in the Semaki Gede area. Yogyakarta Police Chief, Police Commissioner Aditya Surya Dharma announced that security measures have been relaxed in the area to facilitate public movement.
De-escalation Tactics
This decision was made to cultivate a conducive atmosphere after days of disturbance. “We are still maintaining vigilance here because our priority is protecting Yogyakarta’s residents,” said Aditya on Sunday (1/12/2024).
The Police Chief reported efforts to negotiate with protesters. “We are asking representatives of the protesters to leave first, for the sake of overall peace and the smoothness of activities in Yogyakarta,” he explained.
Speaking about the incident, Aditya said, “The atmosphere must be relaxed so people can move around safely.”
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In the chaos, Aditya personally sustained injuries to his right hand after being struck by a stone. “Yes, stones, all kinds of blows like that. It’s normal,” he stated calmly.
Resident Reports
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– What specific actions have the Yogyakarta Police taken to maintain peace and prevent further unrest after the protests?
## Interview: Calm Returns to Yogyakarta After Protests
**Host:** Welcome back to the program. Today, we’re discussing the recent unrest in Yogyakarta following protests that turned violent. Joining us is Police Commissioner Aditya Surya Dharma, the Yogyakarta Police Chief. Commissioner Dharma, thank you for joining us.
**Commissioner Dharma:** Thank you for having me.
**Host:** Can you tell us what led to the clashes on Jalan Kusumanegara, specifically in the Semaki Gede area?
**Commissioner Dharma:** The protests were sparked by the national parliament’s move to potentially subvert a recent Constitutional Court ruling regarding regional elections. This sparked outrage among many citizens, leading to demonstrations across the country, including here in Yogyakarta.
**Host:** The situation seemed particularly tense in Yogyakarta. Can you describe what happened?
**Commissioner Dharma:** Yes, unfortunately, the protests in Semaki Gede escalated and resulted in clashes between demonstrators and our officers. Some in the crowd attempted to breach the security perimeter, and we were forced to use tear gas to disperse them and restore order.
**Host:** Many are relieved to hear that the situation has now calmed. What measures are being taken to ensure public safety going forward?
**Commissioner Dharma:** We have increased our presence in the area and are working closely with community leaders to maintain peace. We’re also actively engaging in dialog with the public to address their concerns and ensure their voices are heard.
**Host:** Are there any plans to change security measures on Jalan Kusumanegara moving forward?
**Commissioner Dharma:** We’ve begun to gradually relax security measures in the area as the situation stabilizes. However, we remain vigilant and prepared to respond swiftly should any further unrest arise.
**Host:** Thank you, Commissioner Dharma, for your time and insights.
**Commissioner Dharma:** It’s my pleasure.
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