By ayijufridar on Skatehive
During his visit to Aceh Tamiang Regency, President Prabowo Subianto made a number of controversial statements. He also said that electricity was almost 100 percent restored, basic infrastructure was almost fully restored, and there were no longer any refugees living under tents. This statement was immediately refuted by various elements of civil society, especially those who have long been among disaster survivors, both distributing aid and implementing various recovery programs. All of them contradicted President Prabowo's statement, and some even challenged him to go directly to remote areas. They reminded the President not to simply accept reports from subordinates who only want to please him, even though they contradict the facts on the ground. Not only community organizations, but also refugees themselves spoke out. A refugee in Aceh Tamiang, living under a tent, revealed undeniable facts. The woman—speaking with restrained emotion—revealed the various difficulties they experienc