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Harun Nasution Auditorium, UIN News Online – Graduate representatives of UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta called for peace in Papua through an oration, a position statement, and a prayer during the 141st Open Senate Graduation Ceremony at the Harun Nasution Auditorium, Sunday (13/09/2026). On this occasion, Dewi Sekar Candrawati delivered the speech, Wahyu Indra Triyadi read the graduates' declaration of stance, and Dimas Suhian led the prayer for Papua.
The delivery of this oration not only marked the conferral of academic degrees, but also served as a platform for graduates to voice concern over humanitarian issues. This moment aligned with the theme of the 141st Graduation, “Strengthening Innovative Graduates with Integrity and Impact on Humanity,” which was embodied through a call for peace for the people of Papua.
In her address, Dewi emphasized that the profound gratitude felt today must not blind the graduates to the national humanitarian realities occurring in Indonesia's easternmost region. “Amid the roar of gratitude we feel as new graduates, our conscience must not be blind to the national reality unfolding at the eastern edge of Indonesia,” she asserted.
Dewi also stated that earning academic degrees is insufficient without taking a moral responsibility to take a stand on national issues. Therefore, on behalf of all graduates, she presented the Manifesto for Humanity and Peace in Papua, which encompasses professional and measured law enforcement, accelerated inclusive economic development, and respect for the customary rights and ancestral lands of Indigenous Papuans (OAP).
“As new alumni educated to harmonize Islamic, Indonesian, and humanitarian values, we cannot remain silent. Therefore, today we stand firm to voice the Manifesto for Humanity and Peace in Papua,” she explained.
In the manifesto, Dewi also stressed that development in Papua must directly touch the lives of the people, including the fulfillment of quality education, healthcare services, household economic empowerment, and breaking the cycle of poverty. Development policies, according to her, need to go hand in hand with local wisdom through peaceful, inclusive, honest, and equal dialogue.
This statement was delivered amidst ongoing violence in several regions of Papua. According to a report by Kompas.id, three employees of the Jayawijaya Regency Agriculture Office, Highland Papua—identified as AR (49), WB (24), and AAM (35)—were shot dead by an armed criminal group in Muliama District, Jayawijaya, on Wednesday (09/09/2026), after inspecting a paddy field development program. Violence also broke out at the 34th Baliem Valley Cultural Festival in Walesi District, Jayawijaya, on Friday (07/08/2026), leaving two people injured.
Wahyu then read the graduates' declaration of stance, which placed the protection of human life as its core principle. This stance includes rejecting all forms of armed violence, urging a humanitarian pause and peace, fulfilling civil rights and the basic needs of displaced persons, as well as development that respects customary rights and fairly distributes economic justice.
“Stop the violence, protect lives! We strongly reject all forms of armed violence on Papuan soil. Preserving the sanctity of human life, hifz al-nafs, must be placed above all public interests,” he expressed.
The call also highlighted the impact of conflict on communities and public services. In several areas of Highland Papua and Central Papua, violence not only directly threatens the population, but also impairs State Civil Apparatuses (ASN), teachers, healthcare workers, and field workers in carrying out their public service duties.
BNPB data published by ANTARA News Central Papua on Wednesday (09/09/2026) demonstrated the extent of the conflict's impact in Jayawijaya, Lanny Jaya, and Highland Papua. A total of 59 fatalities, 5 severe injuries, 139 minor injuries, and 2,902 displaced residents were recorded. The conflict also resulted in 126 houses, 12 honai (traditional huts), 5 educational facilities, 2 village offices, 1 parsonage, 5 kiosks, and 1 bridge being burned or damaged. The government subsequently accelerated recovery efforts through basic needs fulfillment, housing reconstruction, and community reconciliation.
In Central Papua, the security situation also received close attention. Paniai Police Chief, Lieutenant Colonel Roycke Hendrik Fransico Betaubun, reaffirmed through a statement received in Nabire that night patrols conducted were proactive measures following acts of terror and kiosk burnings, aimed at preventing similar incidents from escalating and providing a sense of security to the public. These steps demonstrate that civil protection and restoring a sense of safety are urgent needs in conflict-affected areas.
"We do not want the community to feel fearful due to the actions of individuals attempting to disrupt security. Therefore, we have intensified night patrols to ensure the situation remains safe and to offer peace of mind to the public," he stated.
The proceedings concluded with a prayer led by Dimas for the safety of the Papuan people and the realization of peace. The graduates' speeches affirmed that academic success must be carried forward with social responsibility to stop violence, protect life, open avenues for dialogue, fulfill community rights, and build Papua while honoring the dignity and local wisdom of its people. As asserted by Dewi, “Papua is us, humanity is our breath, and the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia is our shared home forever.”
The complete broadcast recording of the Peace for Papua oration at the 141st Open Senate Session of UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta can be viewed on the official UIN Jakarta YouTube channel.
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