Aliansi Mahasiswa Papua - Dewan Musyawarah Masyarakat Koteka (AMP-Demmak)

National Action Against PT Freeport Indonesia 

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“This proposal is submitted to our friends around the world in order to support this National Action Agenda by AMP-Demmak on 34 October 2003 in Jakarta, in front of the Freeport Indonesia Office”
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Background

PT. Freeport Indonesia since its official operation began in 1972 (exploration started in 1967), there have been a series of problems that caused continuous sufferings of the habitat around the mining areas. It has destroyed the natural environment, social environment, culture, and other inhabitants. It has destroyed the livelihood of all beings there, in addition to various violations of human rights against the traditional people, fully supported by the military and foreign agencies.

The presence of PT. Freeport Indonesia in Papua Soil has caused mass displacements, forced resettlements, taking over the land without proper treatments to the tribal peoples using the military to dictate what the company wants for its business activities.

Various military and intelligence operations that cause severe damages to the nature and the suffering of the people have been justified in the national interests of the state of Indonesia for the sake of national development.

Freeport McMoran, Inc. has been playing very significant roles and dirty games in the political life of West Papua. The USA’s interests have sacrificed the fundamental and inalienable rights of the Papuan people early 1960s (during the so-called Act of Free Choice that was manipulated by the USA through the UN). Legalised and illegal businesses carried out by the military have been allowed and even funded by Freeport Indonesia with justification to secure the national asset. The collaboration has sacrificed the lives of many people, the nature and its resources.

Therefore, as part of our efforts in defending democracy, human rights and the absolute as well as universal truth, we, the Alliance of Papuan Students and the Koteka Tribal Assembly (Demmak) would like to launch our protest against Freeport McMoran, Inc. in front of Freeport Indonesia office in Jakarta on the time abovementioned.

We therefore, would like to ask for your kind support for this to happen.

Forms of Action 

o Demonstration: On October 24, 2003, starting from 10:00AM local time (+8 GMT) in front of PT Freeport Indonesia Office in Jakarta.
o Fasting: Will begin on October 24, 2003 until 30 October 2003 in front of PT Freeport Indonesia Office, Jakarta.

The action against

PT. Freeport Indonesia

Demands of the Action 

1. To initiate and urge PT Freeport Indonesia to establish an Independent Investigation Body to investigate various costs of Freeport’s operations in West Papua since it begin its operation in West Papua (Environmental, spiritual, socio-cultural, socio-economic, socio-political)
2. Demand immediate withdrawal of military build-up around the mining areas that threatens the security, stability and creates fears among the tribal people.
3. Demand to immediately end to Freeport’s financial contribution to the Indonesian military (15% of its income), and at the same time neglects its obligations for the local people and environment

Expected Participants

We are proposing there will be students from each city in Java and Bali islands to attend this action, with the following estimated participants: Bali 3 persons; Malang 10 persons’ Surabaya 10 persons; Solo 10 persons; Semarang 10 persons; Yogyakarta 50 persons; Bandung 20 persons; Bogor 20 persons; Jakarta 50 persons; Supporters from Indonesia and Acheh 70 persons.

Expected 253 persons to take part in this demonstration. The number can increase or less depending on the funding available for transportation, documentation, administration and emergency actions. 

Budget Proposal

Attachment (1)

Closure

We would like to request support from our friends and supporters around the world, in finance and in writing to Freeport MacMoran, Inc. of our concern and demands; in organizing parallel actions around the world, in order for us to jointly act against mighty powers that have killed humanity, human rights, democracy, universal laws and our planet Earth. 

Central Committee 

Jakarta, 11 Oktober 2003
Aliansi Mahasiswa Papua,


Signed

Hans Gebze
Secretary-General

Attachment (1)

Budget Estimate

A. Preliminary Mobilisation and Sosialisatoin (local transportation fees)
· 1 person to Surabaya and Malang Rp. 200.000,- 
· 1 person to Jakarta, Bogor and Bandung Rp. 250.000,-
· 1 person to Solo, Salatiga & Semarang Rp. 70.000,-

Sub-Total (A) Rp. 520.000,-

B. Transportation for the Action Participants 
· Bali 3 persons X @Rp.100.000,- Rp. 300.000,-
· Surabaya 10 persons X @Rp.70.000,- Rp. 700.000,-
· Malang 10 persons X @Rp.70.000,- Rp. 700.000,-
· Yogyakarta 50 persons X @Rp.40.000,- Rp. 2.000.000,-
· Semarang 10 persons X @Rp.40.000,- Rp. 400.000,-
· Solo 10 persons X @Rp.40.000,- Rp. 400.000,-
· Salatiga 10 persons X @Rp. 40.000,- Rp. 400.000,-
· Bandung 20 persons X @Rp.20.000,- Rp. 400.000,-
· Bogor 20 persons X @Rp.10.000,- Rp. 200.000,-

Sub-Total (B) Rp. 5.500.000,-

C. Baliho 2 items X @Rp.150.000,- Rp. 300.000,-
D. Banners 3 items X @Rp.150.000,- Rp. 450.000,-
E. Logistical (Food and Drink) Rp. 2.000.000,-
F. Documentation Rp. 300.000,-
G. Publication Rp. 300.000,-
H. Emergency First Aid Actions Rp. 2.000.000,-
I. Central Information Rp. 600.000,-

Total Estimates (A…I) Rp. 11.970.000,-
(Equiv US$1,430 or 1,225 Euros or 862 UKPDS)

Note:

According to the decision of AMP-Demmak meeting on 4 September 2003, the temporary Bank Account for AMP-Demmak Actions in Indonesia is as follows:
Acc. Name: Pravda AH; Acc. No. 137-00-0400900-3
Bank Name and Address: Bank Mandiri KCP Yogyakarta, Gejayan