Al Araf
Al Araf is a senior researcher at Imparsial, an organization focused on human rights and democracy in Indonesia. He has been an active voice in discussions regarding military involvement in civil governance, advocating for the enforcement of laws that limit the roles of active military personnel in civilian positions. His recent statements to the Indonesian Parliament have highlighted the concerning trend of over 2,500 active military members occupying civilian roles, which he argues undermines the merit system in bureaucracy and the professionalism of the military.
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Al Araf warned that police violence in many countries cannot be generalized as a global trend.
Rezim Panik, Aparat Brutal
Indonesia· 2026-01-25
Al Araf warned that police violence in many countries cannot be generalized as a global trend.
Rezim Panik, Aparat BrutalIndonesia· 2026-01-23Al Araf is a lecturer at the Faculty of Law at Universitas Brawijaya and a senior researcher at Imparsial.
Bahaya Perpres Pelibatan TNI Atasi TerorismeIndonesia· 2026-01-11
Al Araf is a lecturer at the Faculty of Law at Brawijaya University and a senior researcher at Imparsial.
Bahaya Perpres Pelibatan TNI Atasi TerorismeIndonesia· 2026-01-11Al Araf is an activist involved in discussions regarding police reform.
Satu Tahun Pemerintahan Prabowo dan Pekerjaan Rumah Reformasi PolriIndonesia· 2025-10-19
Al Araf is an activist involved in discussions with the police regarding reform.
Satu Tahun Pemerintahan Prabowo dan Pekerjaan Rumah Reformasi PolriIndonesia· 2025-10-19
Al Araf is the Chairman of the Board of Centra Initiative who expressed concerns about TNI's role in civil affairs.
HUT TNI dan Harapan Tentara yang ProfesionalIndonesia· 2025-10-04
Al Araf is the Chairman of Centra Initiative and a lecturer at the Faculty of Law at Universitas Brawijaya.
Arus Balik Reformasi TNIIndonesia· 2025-10-03
Al Araf is the Chairman of the Centra Initiative who expressed concerns about the law's implications for democracy.
Hari Ini MK Bacakan Putusan Uji Formil UU TNI, Bagaimana Perjalanannya?Indonesia· 2025-09-17
Al Araf is the Chairman of the Centra Initiative and part of the Advocacy Team for Security Sector Reform.
Uji Formil UU TNI, Putusan MK Tentukan Masa Depan Demokrasi RIIndonesia· 2025-09-17
Al Araf criticized the formation of pam swakarsa by TNI as incorrect.
Mengapa Muncul Kekhawatiran Atas Rencana Pembentukan Pam Swakarsa?Indonesia· 2025-09-05
Al Araf expressed critical views on the mixed arms procurement, emphasizing the need for a clear defense strategy.
Sudut Pandang: Alutsista ”Gado-gado”, Efektifkah?Indonesia· 2025-08-18
Al Araf criticized the President's decision to expand the TNI organization.
Presiden Resmikan 162 Satuan Baru di TNI, dari Kodam hingga Batalyon Teritori PembangunanIndonesia· 2025-08-10
Al Araf criticized the President's decision to expand the TNI organization.
Presiden Resmikan 162 Satuan Baru di TNI, dari Kodam hingga Batalyon Teritori PembangunanIndonesia· 2025-08-10Al Araf, Chairman of the Centra Initiative Board, assessed that the addition of TNI's organizational structure does not align with the spirit of reform.
Organisasi TNI Membesar, 49 Jabatan Baru hingga Penambahan Kodam dan Grup KopassusIndonesia· 2025-08-09
Al Araf, a senior researcher at Imparsial, expressed concerns about the military's expanded role in civil security.
Mengapa Rencana Rekrutmen 24.000 Tamtama oleh TNI AD Menuai Kritik?Indonesia· 2025-06-10
Al Araf is the Chairman of the Centra Initiative who expressed concerns about the potential for reduced oversight in security reforms.
Utamakan Aspek Demokrasi untuk Reformasi Sektor KeamananIndonesia· 2025-04-25
Al Araf is a senior researcher who highlighted the changes in military operations regulations in the new TNI Law.
Panglima Sebut Revisi UU TNI Beri Batas Jelas Kewenangan Prajurit Aktif di Jabatan SipilIndonesia· 2025-04-17
Al Araf is a graduate of the Defense Institute of Technology Bandung and Cranfield University.
Menimbang Kadar Dwifungsi (UU) TNIIndonesia· 2025-03-24
Al Araf is a graduate of the Defense Institute of Technology Bandung and Cranfield University.
Menimbang Kadar Dwifungsi (UU) TNIIndonesia· 2025-03-24Al Araf is a graduate of the Defense Institute of Technology Bandung and Cranfield University.
Menimbang Kadar Dwifungsi (UU) TNIIndonesia· 2025-03-24Al Araf is a senior researcher at Imparsial.
Pertemuan DPR-Koalisi Masyarakat Sipil Terkait RUU TNI Pun Dilaksanakan TertutupIndonesia· 2025-03-18
Al Araf stated that the number of active TNI soldiers in civil positions has exceeded the limits set by the law.
Kronologi Isu Dwifungsi TNI dari Reformasi hingga Polemik TerkiniIndonesia· 2025-03-06
Al Araf is a senior researcher at Imparsial who revealed that 2,500 active TNI soldiers hold civil positions.
Ganggu Birokrasi dan Lemahkan Profesionalisme TNIIndonesia· 2025-03-04
