Committing to being centers of health as we observe World Health Day

Washington (BWA)--Health is more than physical health. "Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity," says the World Health Organization (WHO).

We posit that it also includes the spiritual.

Healing and health were central to Jesus' ministry. He healed the blind, the deaf, the dumb, the crippled, and he reached out to communities where healthcare was absent or inadequate. The sick sought him out, even if it was merely to touch the hem of his garment (Mark 5:25-34).

Jesus healed not only the physical person, but paid keen attention to the spiritual as well, demonstrating that forgiveness and reconciliation are keys to wholeness and health (Mark 2:1-12).

Salvation is itself healing, as the word in the original Greek (sodzo) can also be rendered to save, deliver, protect, heal, preserve and make whole. E. Anthony Allen, a psychiatrist and Baptist deacon, says "the conception of salvation involves a transformation of our total being to become whole persons - not only in spirit, but also in body, mind and social relationships." Salvation, Allen declares, "means a total or whole-person change through Jesus Christ. This also...is what health and healing are all about" (essay in Ministry Perspectives from the Caribbean, 2010).

The Baptist World Alliance (BWA) has long recognized this. "We hold the conviction that our ministry to people should be holistic, inclusive of the all important spiritual, and also the physical and moral," a 1982 BWA resolution reads.  This spiritual health goes beyond a sense of peace and contentment. It is more than a primary coping resource on the journey of recovery and healing from addiction or depression and other physical or mental maladies. It speaks to meaning and purpose, and refers to ultimate aims and goals that should go beyond self, focusing on God and the things of God.

The BWA has sought to confirm the mandate of a commitment to salvation and health in the aforementioned 1982 resolution. "We encourage our peoples to coordinate their activities in the area of health with the work of the World Health Organization, the United Nations Children's Fund and other international agencies which are seeking to achieve 'Health for all by the Year 2000.'"

"Health for all by the Year 2000" was an attempt by the WHO and its member states to establish essential primary health care programs and improve the health status of all citizens in all nations by the year 2000. The year 2000 has passed, and health or the lack thereof, is still a major concern in many countries of the Global South, and even sections of the North.

We acknowledge the improvements over the years: 1.8 billion people have gained access to improved drinking-water sources since 1990, with 83 percent of the urban population in sub-Saharan Africa having access to improved drinking-water sources, while the global average is 96 percent. There is improved access to affordable essential drugs in developing countries; and tuberculosis incidence rates are falling globally.

But other statistics are harrowing: every day about 1,000 women died due to complications of pregnancy and child birth in 2008; about eight million children under-five years of age died in 2009 - more than 22,000 children each day and almost 1,000 every hour; one in four children are underweight; and 1.1 billion people  were without basic sanitation in 2008.

World Health Day is April 7. We hope our Baptist brothers and sisters will remain committed to the 1982 resolution to undertake "bold new ventures" in addressing the yawing gaps in worldwide health. Baptist churches and organizations, we pray, will commit to being centers of health, calling people to a lifelong commitment to God in Christ, and to whole-person healing.

West Papua: Theological Declaration of Churches in Papua

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

AHRC-FST-014-2011
February 28, 2011
A Statement from a Group of Papuan Church Leaders forwarded by the Asian Human Rights Commission
INDONESIA: Theological Declaration of Churches in Papua
LEADERS OF PAPUAN CHURCHES

Dear brothers and sisters


We, Papuan Church leaders send you as our partners, our theological statement issued recently as reflection of our faith over the worsening Human Rights situation in Papua.

The recent document issued by ministry of Home Affairs in Jakarta on January 13, 2011 which support election process of Papua People's Assembly (Majelis Rakyat Papua) heavily guarded by TNI (Indonesian Army) and Red & whites militias (which gave no room and freedom to Papua communities) as Kairos, moment of truth to issue this theological statement.

We thank you for your continued support and participation in our pastoral ministry here.

May God continue to bless us and our work.

Jayapura, 27 of February 2011

Signed
Elly D. Doirebo M.Si
Deputy Chairperson of Synod of Evangelical Christian Church of Papua


Rev.Dr. Benny Giay
Chairperson of Synod of Papuan Christian Church


Rev. Socrates Sofyan Yoman MA
Chairperson of Fellowship Papuan Baptist Churches

THEOLOGICAL DECLARATION OF CHURCHES IN PAPUA
REGARDING FAILURE OF THE INDONESIAN GOVERNMENT IN
GOVERNING AND DEVELOPING THE INDIGENOUS PEOPLES OF
PAPUA

Today on January 26th, 2011 we, Leaders of churches in the Land of Papua, along with Christian congregations, gather to declare our stance and position with regard to the state of government and its development policies pursued in the Land of Papua since annexation of Papua by the Unitary Republic of Indonesia, specifically with the introduction of the Law No. 21/2001 regarding the Special Autonomy for Papua.

As Churches, we are deeply concerned over the condition of our peoples, especially the indigenous Papuans, owners of this land, whose fate has been cornered to uncertainty amid development policies staged by the Indonesian Government in the Land of Papua. Such development policy is more characterized by physical structures/infrastructural development and to promote the interests of Indonesia in the Land of Papua.

The implementation of Special Autonomy for Papua has been inconsistent and inconsequent is a strong indication of insincerity of the Indonesian Government which led Papuans to view that OTSUS has FAILED. MRP, as a manifestation of the Special Autonomy with its members hastily selected and further exacerbated with the government's ignorance of Ii point recommendations produced by the grand meeting of MRP (Papuan Peoples' Assembly) itself, is therefore considered as an insult to the people of Papua, as people created in the image of God. The Churches also question the letter issued recently by the Minister of Home Affairs No, 188.341/1 l0/SJ regarding clarification pertaining to Special Regulation for Papua Province dated 13 January 2011 which further annihilate the right and existence of indigenous Papuans in their own motherland.

We see such situation as Kairos, a momentum for Churches to speak and express our stance and deep concerns in the form of the following Theological Declaration.

First, we are convinced that these processes repeat the same old process of annexation of Papua into Indonesia which is legally and culturally a flaw. The process of the Act of Free Choice (Pepera) in 1969 has been the root of problem on democracy and legality for the people of Papua. Ever since its integration into Indonesia, Papua has become a troubled territory under the authority of the Indonesian government.

Second, Papuans have undergone a 'Silence history of suffering' or memmoria passsionis leading to Genocide. The discourse of genocide has long been voiced by so many observers who are deeply concerned over the very existence of Papuans. The term genocide perhaps does not meet the criteria set forth by the UN, or other nations, or by Indonesia. But from our own view as victims, genocide is indeed taking place through the conditioning staged by Jakarta in the forms of ideology and development policies that are against the indigenous Papuans. Transmigration policy and unrelenting military operations are, in our view well-planned programs to eventually annihilate indigenous Papuans. Papuans are positioned as "the other" and as such warrant surveillance, control, and civilization. Papuans are not equal citizens of Indonesia. Some observers in Jakarta view this as an internal colonialism or disguised slavery against Papuans.

Third, we, churches of Papua acknowledge our own failures and sins for being silent for too long over demonic and destructive nature of the development policy and modernization on indigenous Papuans, which according to observers in Jakarta as internal colonialism and disguised slavery. Papuan churches have misarticulated the Scripture which states: "the government is the Lord's representative on earth, worthy of respect." Up until now, this has caused us incapable of playing our prophetic role.

Fourth, to respond to the challenges faced by Papuans, we, the churches are determined to return to our roots, to our Christian traditions, namely to the Scripture and church history. Thus, we view the sufferings of our Papuan people from the biblical perspective (Matthew 16:3b) "signs of times" and see it as theological and missiological challenges. This implies that the Lord is sending us, Papuan churches to His people who are traversing a dark history of suffering and oppression. It is therefore, as churches in Papua we want to hear to regularly raise questions and communicate with the Lord "what do you have in mind with regard to the behavior of those who indulge in disguised slavery against our people? Do you agree and applaud them?"

Fifth, consequently we want to view this critical position of churches in Papua in expressing the grievances of Papuans in the land of Papua is an integral part of our calling to spread the good News commanded by the Holy Scripture. The Scripture and church history are our basis for action. In this mission, the church is sent to shepherd the Lord's people, keep the image of the Lord to be free from abuse (John 10:11; 21:12, 16, 19). As shepherds, we are obliged to listen to the voices of our sheep (congregation); in this light we raise our voice because "our life boat is drowning; the candle of our people is being put off in the name of development and territorial sovereignty."

Sixth, with regard to development policy and current government administration, we hereby declare: (a) that the Indonesian government has FAILED to promote the welfare of indigenous Papuans especially since the Special Autonomy was passed. Therefore we urge the government to immediately halt the whole process of election of members of the MRP (Papuan People's Assembly) taking place currently and respond to the 11 point recommendation made by the MRP grand meeting; (b) and as a solution, we urge the Indonesian government to open itself and hold a dialogue with indigenous Papuans to be mediated by a neutral third party; (c) we are appalled by the attitude exhibited by indigenous Papuan state officers who are ignorant of the rights of their own people.

Seventh, we urge our Papuan communities to stand up, to work on your own salvation, and express the truth before the present tyrant state authorities, who is on a rampage of internal colonialism, ethnic cleansing (genocide), and disguised slavery against your own Nation.

Eight, to our Papuan communities, in Indonesia, and anywhere else, do pray for us in solidarity to make us stand firm in embracing today's challenges in Papua that are full of pain and tears.

End of this declaration.

Leaders of Churches in Papua

Signed
Elly D. Doirebo M.Si
Deputy Chairperson of Synod of Evangelical Christian Church of Papua


Rev. Dr. Benny Giay
Chairperson of Synod of Papuan Christian Church

Rev. Socrates Sofyan Yoman MA
Chairperson of Fellowship Papuan Baptist Churches


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Japan struggles after earthquake and tsunami - Baptists extend support

Washington (BWA)--A Baptist World Aid Rescue24 team comprising rescue, medical and humanitarian relief specialists from Hungary and North Carolina in the United States has reported on the current situation in Japan.  The team arrived in Japan on Saturday, March 12, to visit areas devastated by the earthquake that struck the northeastern part of the country on March 11.

Bela Szilagyi, team leader of the Rescue24 team, said that the city of Sendai, one of the hardest hit areas, "was calm and the spirit of the people was shaken but firm." He reported seeing houses that were completely washed away; cars and trucks lying upside down; and railway wagons and boats carried to farmlands and gardens.

The Baptist World Aid rescuers saw cars lined up in one- to two- kilometer long queues, in addition to dozens of persons standing with fuel balloons waiting for three to four hours for fuel. "More than 450,000 people had to leave their homes in the whole northeast region due to the earthquake, tsunami and the nuclear explosions," Szilagyi reported.

They visited the Katahira evacuation center where approximately 400 persons were in the gymnasium and classrooms of a primary school. There was need for food, water, and electricity. BWAid Rescue24 helped to provide instant noodles, but indicated that "it was almost 'Mission Impossible' to procure food for the evacuees. All the stores we saw were closed in Sendai, a city with a population of one million."

There are four Baptist World Alliance (BWA) member bodies in Japan: the Japan Baptist Conference, the Japan Baptist Convention, the Japan Baptist Union, and the Okinawa Baptist Convention with a total membership of more than 42,000 in more than 450 churches.

BWA General Secretary Neville Callam sent letters of support and solidarity to BWA member bodies in the East Asian country. Callam expressed concern for the people of Japan and informed Baptists in the country that BWA will make appropriate responses in the wake of the disaster.

"I have learned, with deep concern, of the devastation caused by the earthquake and tsunami that have affected your country," Callam wrote. "I write on behalf of the Baptist World Alliance to express our solidarity with you at this time and to offer you assurance of our prayers for all affected persons."

Makoto Kato, executive secretary of the Japan Baptist Convention (JBC) wrote that "we are deeply worried about the safety of those thousands whose lives have been disrupted and are suffering from the shock, the cold, the wetness, and the lack of shelter and food." He explained that "even the cities and towns in this region that did not experience much direct damage from the earthquake have still lost electrical power, gas, and water supply, causing a miserable situation for people during this cold weather."

Kato stated that "Japan Baptist brothers and sisters are anxious to provide relief supplies and relief work to help the thousands of victims" but  "the vastness of the provinces that have been damaged is overwhelming, compounded by the disruption in transportation, including trains, planes, ships, and roadways.  We are anxiously waiting for a means to travel to the stricken area," he said.

The JBC was holding a mission workshop at the time when the earthquake occurred, said Kato.  "During the closing worship, we experienced the tremors of the huge earthquake.  With transportation down, most of the workshop participants and leaders were unable to travel to their homes, but were able to spend the night in the warm, safe JBC building." He said that, in the morning after the quake, "we gathered to have an urgent prayer meeting for the victims of this disaster.  One by one, the participants were able to return to their respective cities."

Kato asked Baptists everywhere to "pray for the efforts to rescue the many isolated people who are suffering in the freezing cold, waiting to be saved from the debris wrought by the earthquakes, aftershocks, tsunami, and fires." He asked for prayer that "the Lord will provide His peace, comfort, and hope for the thousands of persons experiencing grief, despair, and emotional pain," and that the Lord will provide a means for dedicated Baptist men and women to serve in the disaster area."

Makoto Tanno, general secretary of the Japan Baptist Union (JBU) expressed gratitude for the concern and support from Baptists around the world. "We thank you for your prayer and concern for the earthquake attack in Japan," he wrote to Callam. "It is very encouraging for us to receive a message from you.... We need your help and prayer."

About half of the 14 JBU churches along the coast were destroyed or badly damaged, and a number of Baptist members have been unaccounted for.  JBC was able to make contact with only two of its four churches that are in Sendai.

Baptists from around the world have been expressing great support for Japan. Joel Dorsinville, coordinator for disaster relief for the Haiti Baptist Convention told Baptists in Japan that "the trial of the Japanese people is bringing back to us sad memories of January 12, 2010, (date of the massive earthquake in Haiti) but at the same time it is reminding us of the worldwide solidarity of the Great Baptist Family through Baptist World Alliance." Dorsinville told Japanese Baptists that "we are praying that our Baptist brothers and sisters in Japan may be assured of the solidarity in prayers of their brothers and sisters in Haiti."

Regina Claas, general secretary of the Union of Evangelical Free Churches (Baptists) in Germany, wrote to Japan, stating, "I want to express my sincere sympathy to you - our fellow Christians in Japan. The German Baptists are deeply shocked about the disaster that has struck your country." Claas, a vice president of the BWA, said "we are also ready to assist you in whatever way possible, through the network of the Baptist World Alliance. As Christians we are a worldwide community standing strong for each other - connected to the Lord who is in control over every situation."

Ilia Osepashvili, bishop of the Evangelical Baptist Church of Georgia said, "We are all deeply touched by the tragedy in Japan. We have already contacted the Japan Embassy in Georgia to express our condolences and sympathies towards the Japan people in this time of sorrow.  We also want to bring our humble financial contribution for the benefit of the disaster for the affected people."

Everton Jackson, executive secretary/treasurer of the Caribbean Baptist Fellowship, one of six regional fellowships of the BWA, wrote to the JBC and the JBU "expressing our condolences and solidarity."

An earthquake measuring 8.9 occurred in the western Pacific Ocean 130 kilometers or 81 miles east of the city of Sendai in the mid afternoon of March 11. The quake created tsunami waves of up to 10 meters or 33 feet, sweeping aside cars and flooding various buildings as the waves traveled inland. The quake was preceded by several powerful foreshocks and was followed by a number of strong aftershocks.

More than 5,300 persons have been confirmed dead in Japan to date, more than 2,300 injured, and more than 9,300 missing. Many more are feared dead.

Donations may be sent to the BWAid Emergency Response Fund at http://www.bwanet.org/bwa.php?site=general&id=4 or to:

Baptist World Aid

405 North Washington Street

Falls Church, VA 22046

USA

Source: www.bwanet.org

Baptists against racism

Washington (BWA)--The Baptist World Alliance is encouraging its member bodies around the globe to observe International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on March 21.

According to the website of the United Nations, March 21 is observed as such because, "on that day, in 1960, police opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful demonstration in Sharpeville, South Africa, against the apartheid 'pass laws.'"

The first International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination was observed in 1966 as a challenge to increase the fight against racism in all parts of the world.

The BWA publically condemned the systemic racism found in South African apartheid. In 1985, the 15th Baptist World Congress held in Los Angeles, California, in the United States, resolved that "we believe that it is our duty in the name of God to denounce this system [apartheid] and all who practice or support it."

Furthermore, a resolution from the General Council in 1986 stated that the BWA "expresses its solidarity with the leaders and others in that country who are struggling for a just social order through a multi-racial government based on majority rule, especially with those who are suffering in that struggle."

While the BWA rejoices that apartheid, after decades of discrimination, was abolished in 1993, the BWA continues to advocate for the elimination of all forms of racism occurring in the world today. The BWA Atlanta Covenant arose out of the International Baptist Summit against Racism and Ethnic Conflict held in 1999. This comprehensive statement on the BWA stance against racism and ethnocentrism is based on the conviction that commitment to racial justice is "an integral part of proclaiming Good News in Jesus Christ."

The BWA observance of a Decade to Promote Racial Justice, starting in 2001, provided Baptists an opportunity for a coordinated effort to further the mission to help eradicate racism and ethnic conflict. During the period, BWA member bodies supported efforts to end racism in their own contexts.

Constant vigilance is required if the BWA commitment to work for the elimination of racism is to be an ever-present commitment. To this end, we commend the March 21 observance.

Source : www.bwanet.org

Renungan Memperingati Hari Pembebasan Perbudakan 200 Tahun Lalu

Seperti kita ingat para korban perbudakan dan Transatlantic Perdagangan Perbudakan

Bagaimana bisa siapa saja yang telah mengunjungi Memorial dari Yad Vashem di Yerusalem pernah melupakan pengalaman itu? memorial ini didirikan untuk memperingati enam juta perempuan Yahudi, laki-laki dan anak-anak yang dibunuh oleh Nazi dan kolaborator mereka. Kutipan kuat dari Yudaisme Hasidic yang terpampang di sebuah tablet di situs ini yang tak terlupakan: "Melupakan memperpanjang penangkaran. Mengingat adalah rahasia rekonsiliasi. "

Banyak orang ingat 15 juta orang Afrika yang hidup diimpor ke Amerika setelah hak hidup mereka sebagai manusia yang berada dicabut kemudian mereka dipenjarahkan dan dikirim  “Dunia Baru. Lima tahun lalu, orang-orang ini memperingati 200 tahun , penghapusan perdagangan perbudakan trans atlantic. orang-orang ini menandai ulang tahun ke-200 penghapusan yang perdagangan budak trans-Atlantik. Pada saat itu  BWA sedang melakukan pertemuan tahunan yang diselenggara di Ancara, Gahana. Tidak ada yang istimewa /heran, dalam pertemuan itu intinya sebuah pelayanan rekonsiliasi dan kenangan dari monument “benteng perbudakan”.

Layanan ini ditandai dengan meratapi dan meminta maaf. Dari catatan resmi permintaan maaf yang diberikan itu atas nama Persatuan Gereja-gereja Baptis di Belanda. Sekretaris Jenderal Gereja Baptis Belanda, Anne de Vries, menyatakan, "Atas nama Dewan dan staf Persatuan Gereja Baptis Belanda, saya ingin meminta maaf karena sejarah pahit negara kita terlibat dalam, perdagangan orang Afrika sebagai budak." Terinspirasi oleh aksi dari Belanda, pertemuan Dewan Umum BWA menyerukan "kebebasan dari semua bentuk rasisme dan kefanatikan yang merendahkan masyarakat kita."

Sesudah tahun itu, Dewan Gereja Baptis Inggris Raya menyetujui untuk meminta maaf atas keterlibatan leluhur mereka dalam perdagangan budak transatlantik. Perwakilan Gereja Gereja Baptis Inggris Raya kemudian pergi ke Jamaika untuk menyampaikan pengakuan secara langsung. Pada saat itu, Sekretaris Jenderal BWA Neville Callam menyatakan dukungan untuk aksi itu dan menyatakan, "Sebagai anggota tubuh Kristus, kita menghargai solidaritas kita sebagai milik kepunyaan Kristus dan kita tahu bagaimana merespon ketika sesama orang Kristen mengakui kesalahan, bahkan jika oleh leluhur mereka."

Tanggal 25 Maret sebagai masyarakat internasional kita memperingari dan mengingat korban perbudakan dan perdagangan budak trans-Atlantik, apakah tidak menjadi hal yang baik bagi orang Kristen untuk kembali menegaskan penghormatan  mereka terhadap martabat manusia secara mutlak dari semua makhluk manusia? Haruskah kita tidak juga menolak keterlibatan sebagai penerima manfaat dari harta rampasan yang dihasilkan dari perdagangan manusia? Apakah ini tidak memberikan kontribusi untuk mengatasi dosa perbudakan sebagai realitas kontemporer?

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As we remember the victims of slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade...

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Former BWA Vice President John Peterson has died

Washington (BWA)--John Peterson, a former vice president of the Baptist World Alliance (BWA), died on March 22 in Alexandria, Virginia, in the United States. He was 76 years old.  Peterson, pastor of the Alfred Street Baptist Church (ASBC) in Alexandria from 1964 until his retirement in 2006, served the BWA in various capacities, including as vice president and as member of the General Council, the Executive Committee, the Personnel Committee, the Constitution and Bylaws Committee, and the Promotion and Development Committee. He is a former chair of the Budget and Finance Committee and was the first chair of the BWA Special Commission on Baptists Against Racism from 1990-1995. This commission helped to plan a major anti-racism summit in Atlanta, Georgia, in January 1999. "Peterson was deeply committed to the Baptist World Alliance, with whose mission he identified wholeheartedly, in whose leadership he shared his outstanding gifts, and of whose program he led his church to be a strong supporter," said BWA General Secretary Neville Callam. "As chair of the Budget and Finance Committee he played a significant role in helping us to negotiate the purchase of our new headquarters building in Falls Church, Virginia," said Denton Lotz, former general secretary of the BWA. During the civil wars in Liberia that occurred in the 1980s and 1990s, Peterson represented the BWA in negotiating with the rebels for the return of several Baptist properties that the rebels had confiscated, including Rick's Institute, a Baptist school in Monrovia, Liberia's capital. Peterson was engaged in the civil rights movement in the 1960s and 1970s, and played a role in helping to integrate schools in Alexandria, a suburb in the greater Washington, DC, metropolitan area. "Schools had to be integrated forcefully. That was a terrible time. I worked very closely with the integration of schools," Peterson said in an interview following his retirement.  He was deeply involved in a number of other organizations, including the Northern Virginia Urban League. ASBC experienced significant growth during Peterson's tenure as pastor, from fewer than 200 to approximately 2,400 members. The congregation hosts an annual college fair and provides a significant number of scholarships to college-bound students.  The church became mission focused, with various ministries to the wider Alexandria community, including a jail and prison ministry. Mission outreach was extended to other countries, such as to Liberia in West Africa. Under Peterson, ASBC established or strengthened links with the Baptist General Convention of Virginia, the National Baptist Convention USA, Inc., the Progressive National Baptist Convention, the Lott Carey Baptist Foreign Mission Convention and the BWA. A number of ASBC members are on the staff of the BWA or have served on committees and commissions. "As pastor of several BWA staff members and other persons who hold significant offices in the BWA, Peterson extended his pastoral care to cover the entire BWA staff in generous and memorable ways," Callam stated.  "We thank God for his life and witness; we celebrate his faithfulness in ministry; and we commend his example to everyone." Peterson leaves wife, Joyce, son, John Jr., and daughter, Jewelette. A private memorial service will be held at ASBC on April 1 and a funeral service on April 2. Resource: BWAnet

DAP Tolak Dialog Konstruktif

JUBI --- Terkait dengan upaya akan digelarnya dialog Jakarta-Papua Dewan Adat Papua (DAP) kembali mengingatkan bahwa  dialog tersebut tidak akan disetujui, jika kapasitas dialog diturunkan menjadi  komunikasi konstruktif.

“Dialog antara Jakarta dan Papua nantinaya tetap harus dimediasi pihak internasional  yang netrlal. Tidak ada istilah dialog nasional antara pemerintah Indonesia dengan Rakyat Papua saja di Negara Indonesia” kata Forkorius Yeboisembut Ketua dewan Adat Papua (DAP)  kepada JUBI, Jumat (4/3).

Dia menjelaskan komunikasi konstruktif yang pernah diwacanakan pemerintah Indonesia sebelumnya, hanya pantas disebut dialog masalah pembangunan karena hanya dihadiri  para pejabat, Bupati, Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat Papua (DPRP), Gubernur dan Majelis Rakyat Papua.

Sedangkan dialog yang diinginkan oleh rakyat Papua adalah sebuah dialog berlebel internasional, bukan dialog dalam bingkai Otonomi Khusus. Forkus menilai, Dilaog bersifat internasional yang dimediasi piak yang netral dipastikan akan mengakomodir secara total akar persoalan di Papua.

“Yang akan hadir dalam dialog harus mereka yang menbwa lamabang Bintang Kejora,  bukan membawa lambang partai politik. Jika tidak demikian, maka itu bukan dialog yang kami ingingkan” ujarnya.

Dia menambahkan, dalam dialog Papua- Jakarta DAP telah memercayakan Jaringan Damai Papua (JDP)  menyiapkan semua yang berkaitan dengan upaya pelaksanaan dialog tersebut.

Dia mengku, melalui dialog internasional, dipastikan akan terungkap berbagai persolan di Papua, seperti masalah marjinalisasi, diskriminasi, kegagalan pembagunan, pelanggaran Hak Asasi Manusia (HAM) dan kontradiksi sejarah anatara bangsa Papua dan Negera Indonesia.

“Untuk menjawab semua persoaln tersebut salah satu solusinya ialah harus ada dialog anatara Jakarta dan Papua dengan dimediasi pihak ketiga yang netral, bukan komunikasi konstruktif. (Yarid AP) 
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