Legislature encourages the death of environmental activist in NTT to be thoroughly investigated

Jakarta – Deputy Chairman of the House of Representatives Commission XIII Andreas Hugo Pareira emphasizes the case of environmental activists in the East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) Vian Ruma dead with a bound neck. He pushed the matter to be thoroughly investigated and transparent. “This tragic matter is not only a matter of losing the lives of the child of a people, but also involves aspects of the protection of human rights and a guarantee of freedom of expression of citizens. APH (law enforcement) must actually reveal this matter according to facts,” Andreas said, Wednesday (10/9/2025). Andreas also expressed his deep sadness about the death of Vian Ruma, who was known to be active in expressing the rejection of the geothermal project in his environment. Andreas called on law enforcement to carry out transparent investigations so that justice could be maintained and not causing bad precedents for human rights protection in Indonesia. Browse to continue with content “Law enforcement In this case, the police must explain the matter so that the background and cause of death due to the death of the deceased,” Andreas said. “This explanation is not to post interpretations that can be information about the cause of death,” he added. Furthermore, Andreas emphasized the importance of strengthening regulations that guarantee freedom of opinion, protection of human rights defenders and supervision mechanisms, so that development, even in the energy sector, does not violate the basic principles of human rights. “Regulatory reforms in the field of human rights protection must be ensured that it is real, so that the community has legal certainty when criticism and different views on development policies are expressed,” Andreas said. He also reminded that the state is obliged to protect every citizen. Including environmental activists to be free from all forms of violence, intimidation and criminalization. “This tragedy is a reminder that true development should be in harmony in human rights, regulatory openness and the protection of every citizen who fights for the future of the environment and humanity,” he said. It is known, Vian Ruma was found dead with a bound neck. Vian was found in a bamboo hut near the coast in Sikusama, Tonggo Village, Nangaroro district. It is known that Vian was reported by Detikbali that he works as an ASN teacher, as well as active in a number of social and environmental organizations. But his death was considered strange by several parties. Before he was found dead, Vian left home to attend Mbay Youth Day activities. ‘On September 2, Vian was on his way to the location of Mbay Youth Day Activity. Vian used a motorcycle and brought a bag. In our opinion, Vian was in good condition because of the spirit to participate in the activity. But then Vian was hung himself at the place of the activity, ‘said the coalition group of the Coalition group, Tuesday, Tuesday, Tuesday, Tuesday. (9/9/2025). “Our view is a person who intends to end his life by committing spiritually suicide, not so. Usually his mental condition is bad at the last moment,” Ephraim continued. He added that the Coffee Coalition collected field data related to Vian’s death. (Eva/WNV)