In the capability as the spearhead in eradicating corruption in Indonesia, we see corruption as the main and greatest opponent to the working out of human rights in this republic, remembering that corruption is closely related to the infraction of human
Jakarta – Chairman of the Corruption Obliteration Commission (KPK) Firli Bahuri views corruption as the main and most significant enemy to the exercising of human rights in Indonesia.
” In the capacity as the spearhead in eradicating corruption in Indonesia, we view corruption as the primary and greatest opponent to the working out of human rights in this republic, remembering that corruption is closely associated to the violation of human rights,” he mentioned throughout a function marking International Person Rights Day on Thursday.
Corruption is not just a crime that inflicts losses on state finances and the economy however it is likewise a crime against mankind because numerous countries stopped working to accomplish the main objective of safeguarding and fulfilling the fundamental rights of their residents, he remarked.
In addition, corruption has robbed people of their basic rights in the social, financial, and cultural fields given that several development programs funded with taxes from the people might not run well, and a few of them even came to a dead stop after embezzlement of the financing.
To this end, the KPK exists as one of state administrators to fight corruption that is ingrained and presents a latent threat to the country, he affirmed.
” Actually, this is not a simple task that is replete with difficulties and dangers given that several people see corruption as typical and part of the Indonesian culture, which has actually long existed in the lives of the people, state, and country,” he stated.
In combating corruption, KPK authorities had faced several risks that are a violation of human rights, consisting of attempts to pay off, daunt, and open a physical attack, he explained.
” If all kinds of threats are the effects that we should deal with, Insya Allah (God willing), the ranks and files of the KPK will be gotten ready for them given that our company believe the jobs and commitment will be our kindness in the hereafter,” he highlighted.
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