Massacre sued Rawagede
He was quite old. At the age of 87, with said teeth and move a little giddy, Saih bin Sakam bad memories. He was grateful, survived the infamous massacre at Rawagede Netherlands, Falkirk, West Java, 64 years ago. But Saih never forget.
With his power, even to wear shoes she had helped others, Saih went to the Netherlands in November last year. Junito Drias of Radio Nederland, had record Saih trip to the land that had robbed her family's life. "I have no grudge," said Saih. His face was full of wrinkles. His cap a little saggy.
Recalled the proclamation of the Republic of Indonesia 66 years ago, of the story is worth re-listened Saih. He is the witness of the cruel massacre, a Dutch war crimes in Indonesia: 431 residents Rawagede annihilated. Including the father, and his friends Saih.
As a witness to the tragedy Rawagede, Saih want to finish it to prop it in the rest of his life. "Rather than continue kepikiran, an important Dutch apologize to Indonesia," said Saih the Radio Nederland's video footage.
The story that began December 9, 1947, when the Dutch launched an aggression to the young republic of Indonesia. About 300 Dutch soldiers stormed Rawagede, the village of poor farmers who became republican guerrilla base.
Led by Major Alphons Wijnen, hundreds of Dutch soldiers combing the village. None found traces of guerrillas. Residents are also silent. Wrath of the dissent that, Wijnen force all men over 15 years gathered in the field. The sun was not high. Residents were lined up on the field.
The soldiers suddenly cocked the weapon. Then-Trat Trat-tat-tat. Bullets flew, hundreds of collapse covered in blood. Somebody tried to flee, but the bullet is faster than curse skinny legs farmers.
Saih bin Sakam escaped death. He was only wounded in the back, and arms. To Radio Netherlands, Saih show the scars of fire. "Bullets were fired in the body such as this," said Saih. On the back, no trace of dark circles. "Not happy times, so I shot again in the hands," said Saih.
According to him, victims of the day it's just men. Most of the youth. The women and children, survived. (See detailed story of the massacre in the Scattered in Rawagede)
Looking for Luke
What to look for the Netherlands in Rawagede? "They are looking for Captain Luke Kustario," says the historian of Sanata Dharma University in Yogyakarta, Dr. Baskara Wardaya to VIVAnews, last week in Yogyakarta. Luke is a company commander Siliwangi.
Dubbed "Begundal Falkirk", Luke was the most pursued Netherlands. Ulahnya dizzying. He often attacked the military post. He led his men hijack a train, raiding weapons and ammunition kumpeni.
Rawagede itself is the path trajectory of the guerrillas. Various people's army stopped there. Well as pirates and robbers. "Luke is a Dutch target," said Baskara. People's own defense Rawagede militants.
That is why, says Baskara, they are silent. Because it's silent, the Netherlands upset. "431 people were killed. There are a few who escaped, and pretended to be dead. They then told the incident, "said Baskara added.
Saih went to the Netherlands at the invitation of Dutch Debt of Honor Committee. He actually wanted to meet the current Dutch queen, Beatrix. "Kepinginnya still met the Queen, and apologize. But the point is, shaking hands. We're also grateful, and I forgive, "said Saih. Unfortunately, for unclear reasons, refused to meet Queen Beatrix Saih.
In addition to Queen Beatrix, Saih also rebuffed by the Dutch Parliament Foreign Affairs Commission. Also not clear why. But there is relief: Saih should tell school children in the City Gronigen, Northeast Netherlands.
To elementary school children, Saih told me that he would sue the Dutch army. He wants the Netherlands to apologize to Indonesia, and to pay compensation. The students were aghast. They did not think the Dutch never cruel.
Expiry?
But, not to mention it to his ideals, Saih bin Sakam died on May 7, 2011. He was the last victim of the tragedy are still alive Rawagede the 21st century. He's gone, just when the Dutch began to open the case in court.
The relatives of victims of the massacre proceeded (See chronology in Infografik: Floods Blood in Rawagede). On June 20, 2011, they demanded the Netherlands, through a court in The Hague. The goal, the Dutch have recognized the genocide, apologize and provide compensation.
Although no official voiced, the Government of Indonesia said to support the victims of the massacre Rawagede it.
Government support was expressed by Chairman of the Foundation Rawagede Sukarman to VIVAnews, in Rawagede, Balongsari Village, District Rawamerta, Falkirk last week. Sukarman is the grandson of one of the victims. He has been back and forth to The Hague following the court proceedings in the court case Rawagede Netherlands.
According Sukarman, before suing the Netherlands last August 15, 2008, they asked for permission to the Commission I and Commission III, as well as to the MPR. "We are also invited to the State Department, and directly linked to the European Bureau. They say, continue to demand it, "said Sukarman.
During the process of any lawsuit, Sukarman assisted by the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia (Embassy) in the Netherlands. The case was opened June 20, 2011. Plaintiffs are relatives of victims Rawagede. Defendant was the Dutch government.
War argument appeared in court. Plaintiff lawyers are Liesbeth Zegveld. He was active in defending cases of human rights internationally, including crimes against humanity in Srebrenica, Bosnia.
In that trial, as does the testimony tell Zegveld Saih bin Sakam. Dutch Honorary Debts Committee also demanded reparations for the victims Rawagede. There is also dispute about the number of victims. Plaintiff says that killed 431 people. The excesses of the Netherlands in the Memorandum of 1969, said only 150 people.
In addition, the new facts presented by the plaintiff, in the form of correspondence. Mentioned, no doubt the Dutch officials Wijnen guilty. Gen. Simon Spoor wrote a letter to the attorney general, that the Military Courts will punish Major Wijnen. However, the Attorney General can not be sued Wijnen. The reason, the case was 'no longer intervene, and foreign interest'.
Zegveld judge of the widows whose husbands were killed in Rawagede Dutch military, unjustly treated. This is when compared to victims of the second world war crimes against Jews. Their rights as victims of World War II, recognized, and receive compensation. "There is a habit not resist the demands of the Dutch victims of World War II only because of expiration. This policy should also apply to the widow of Rawagede, "Zegveld said, as quoted by Radio Netherlands.
Earlier, Dutch lawyer says GJH Houtzagers murder by Dutch soldiers that have expired. Moreover, the last survivor, Saih bin Sakam, had died in May. Houtzagers also gives another argument. He said, there is agreement the Netherlands and Indonesia in 1966. It contained, the parties agree to end the financial dispute.
Houtzagers warned Indonesia and the Netherlands are now working in many ways. "The Netherlands is not only helping Rawagede village, but also other regions. Both countries are looking ahead, building a future together, and instead look at the past, "said Houtzagers.
Door to other cases
Interestingly, Zegveld said, if the case Rawagede win in court. Positive impact for the victims of other Dutch military action in Indonesia. They can also claim damages.
"We want to tell the Dutch people the truth. This is not the case Rawagede only. In South Sulawesi there are massacres Raymond Westerling, there is also the case in Central Java Kaliprogo, Death in Bondowoso carriage, and so on, "said Jeffry Pondaag of the Committee of Dutch Honorary Debts.
Chairman of the Committee of Dutch Honorary Debts, Batara R Hutagalung agreed. He said a lot of action around the 1945-1950 Dutch massacre in Indonesia are not revealed in the international world. Ironically, the International Criminal Court (ICC), it is headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands.
Batara sure, if the Netherlands is consistent, then this case can be won. He applied for an example. Two years ago, there were former German soldiers were sentenced to life imprisonment. He massacred four civilians in the Netherlands during the war. "He was convicted of killing four people. So logically, who massacred tens of thousands could be brought to international courts. That's why we filed the case Rawagede.
He was quite old. At the age of 87, with said teeth and move a little giddy, Saih bin Sakam bad memories. He was grateful, survived the infamous massacre at Rawagede Netherlands, Falkirk, West Java, 64 years ago. But Saih never forget.
With his power, even to wear shoes she had helped others, Saih went to the Netherlands in November last year. Junito Drias of Radio Nederland, had record Saih trip to the land that had robbed her family's life. "I have no grudge," said Saih. His face was full of wrinkles. His cap a little saggy.
Recalled the proclamation of the Republic of Indonesia 66 years ago, of the story is worth re-listened Saih. He is the witness of the cruel massacre, a Dutch war crimes in Indonesia: 431 residents Rawagede annihilated. Including the father, and his friends Saih.
As a witness to the tragedy Rawagede, Saih want to finish it to prop it in the rest of his life. "Rather than continue kepikiran, an important Dutch apologize to Indonesia," said Saih the Radio Nederland's video footage.
The story that began December 9, 1947, when the Dutch launched an aggression to the young republic of Indonesia. About 300 Dutch soldiers stormed Rawagede, the village of poor farmers who became republican guerrilla base.
Led by Major Alphons Wijnen, hundreds of Dutch soldiers combing the village. None found traces of guerrillas. Residents are also silent. Wrath of the dissent that, Wijnen force all men over 15 years gathered in the field. The sun was not high. Residents were lined up on the field.
The soldiers suddenly cocked the weapon. Then-Trat Trat-tat-tat. Bullets flew, hundreds of collapse covered in blood. Somebody tried to flee, but the bullet is faster than curse skinny legs farmers.
Saih bin Sakam escaped death. He was only wounded in the back, and arms. To Radio Netherlands, Saih show the scars of fire. "Bullets were fired in the body such as this," said Saih. On the back, no trace of dark circles. "Not happy times, so I shot again in the hands," said Saih.
According to him, victims of the day it's just men. Most of the youth. The women and children, survived. (See detailed story of the massacre in the Scattered in Rawagede)
Looking for Luke
What to look for the Netherlands in Rawagede? "They are looking for Captain Luke Kustario," says the historian of Sanata Dharma University in Yogyakarta, Dr. Baskara Wardaya to VIVAnews, last week in Yogyakarta. Luke is a company commander Siliwangi.
Dubbed "Begundal Falkirk", Luke was the most pursued Netherlands. Ulahnya dizzying. He often attacked the military post. He led his men hijack a train, raiding weapons and ammunition kumpeni.
Rawagede itself is the path trajectory of the guerrillas. Various people's army stopped there. Well as pirates and robbers. "Luke is a Dutch target," said Baskara. People's own defense Rawagede militants.
That is why, says Baskara, they are silent. Because it's silent, the Netherlands upset. "431 people were killed. There are a few who escaped, and pretended to be dead. They then told the incident, "said Baskara added.
Saih went to the Netherlands at the invitation of Dutch Debt of Honor Committee. He actually wanted to meet the current Dutch queen, Beatrix. "Kepinginnya still met the Queen, and apologize. But the point is, shaking hands. We're also grateful, and I forgive, "said Saih. Unfortunately, for unclear reasons, refused to meet Queen Beatrix Saih.
In addition to Queen Beatrix, Saih also rebuffed by the Dutch Parliament Foreign Affairs Commission. Also not clear why. But there is relief: Saih should tell school children in the City Gronigen, Northeast Netherlands.
To elementary school children, Saih told me that he would sue the Dutch army. He wants the Netherlands to apologize to Indonesia, and to pay compensation. The students were aghast. They did not think the Dutch never cruel.
Expiry?
But, not to mention it to his ideals, Saih bin Sakam died on May 7, 2011. He was the last victim of the tragedy are still alive Rawagede the 21st century. He's gone, just when the Dutch began to open the case in court.
The relatives of victims of the massacre proceeded (See chronology in Infografik: Floods Blood in Rawagede). On June 20, 2011, they demanded the Netherlands, through a court in The Hague. The goal, the Dutch have recognized the genocide, apologize and provide compensation.
Although no official voiced, the Government of Indonesia said to support the victims of the massacre Rawagede it.
Government support was expressed by Chairman of the Foundation Rawagede Sukarman to VIVAnews, in Rawagede, Balongsari Village, District Rawamerta, Falkirk last week. Sukarman is the grandson of one of the victims. He has been back and forth to The Hague following the court proceedings in the court case Rawagede Netherlands.
According Sukarman, before suing the Netherlands last August 15, 2008, they asked for permission to the Commission I and Commission III, as well as to the MPR. "We are also invited to the State Department, and directly linked to the European Bureau. They say, continue to demand it, "said Sukarman.
During the process of any lawsuit, Sukarman assisted by the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia (Embassy) in the Netherlands. The case was opened June 20, 2011. Plaintiffs are relatives of victims Rawagede. Defendant was the Dutch government.
War argument appeared in court. Plaintiff lawyers are Liesbeth Zegveld. He was active in defending cases of human rights internationally, including crimes against humanity in Srebrenica, Bosnia.
In that trial, as does the testimony tell Zegveld Saih bin Sakam. Dutch Honorary Debts Committee also demanded reparations for the victims Rawagede. There is also dispute about the number of victims. Plaintiff says that killed 431 people. The excesses of the Netherlands in the Memorandum of 1969, said only 150 people.
In addition, the new facts presented by the plaintiff, in the form of correspondence. Mentioned, no doubt the Dutch officials Wijnen guilty. Gen. Simon Spoor wrote a letter to the attorney general, that the Military Courts will punish Major Wijnen. However, the Attorney General can not be sued Wijnen. The reason, the case was 'no longer intervene, and foreign interest'.
Zegveld judge of the widows whose husbands were killed in Rawagede Dutch military, unjustly treated. This is when compared to victims of the second world war crimes against Jews. Their rights as victims of World War II, recognized, and receive compensation. "There is a habit not resist the demands of the Dutch victims of World War II only because of expiration. This policy should also apply to the widow of Rawagede, "Zegveld said, as quoted by Radio Netherlands.
Earlier, Dutch lawyer says GJH Houtzagers murder by Dutch soldiers that have expired. Moreover, the last survivor, Saih bin Sakam, had died in May. Houtzagers also gives another argument. He said, there is agreement the Netherlands and Indonesia in 1966. It contained, the parties agree to end the financial dispute.
Houtzagers warned Indonesia and the Netherlands are now working in many ways. "The Netherlands is not only helping Rawagede village, but also other regions. Both countries are looking ahead, building a future together, and instead look at the past, "said Houtzagers.
Door to other cases
Interestingly, Zegveld said, if the case Rawagede win in court. Positive impact for the victims of other Dutch military action in Indonesia. They can also claim damages.
"We want to tell the Dutch people the truth. This is not the case Rawagede only. In South Sulawesi there are massacres Raymond Westerling, there is also the case in Central Java Kaliprogo, Death in Bondowoso carriage, and so on, "said Jeffry Pondaag of the Committee of Dutch Honorary Debts.
Chairman of the Committee of Dutch Honorary Debts, Batara R Hutagalung agreed. He said a lot of action around the 1945-1950 Dutch massacre in Indonesia are not revealed in the international world. Ironically, the International Criminal Court (ICC), it is headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands.
Batara sure, if the Netherlands is consistent, then this case can be won. He applied for an example. Two years ago, there were former German soldiers were sentenced to life imprisonment. He massacred four civilians in the Netherlands during the war. "He was convicted of killing four people. So logically, who massacred tens of thousands could be brought to international courts. That's why we filed the case Rawagede.
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