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Questioning Komnas HAM's Attitude in the Susi Air Pilot Hostage Case The voice of the National Human Rights Commission (Komnas HAM) was questioned in the hostage case of Susi Air pilot Philips Mark Marthens.  Komnas HAM was not as loud as usual, considered passive, unlike in the previous cases of violence in Papua.  The last case of violence in Papua released by Komnas HAM was the riot in Wamena, which killed dozens of civilians in Papua.  The rioting occurred on 23 February 2023 and Komnas HAM has taken a stand and submitted its report on 6 April 2023.  Whereas in the hostage-taking cases that have occurred since February 7, 2023, Komnas HAM seems to have let go.  The institution did not provide a firm response regarding human rights violations related to the Philips Marthens hostage.  Komnas HAM chairman Atnike Nova Sigiro even seemed resigned when Kompas.com asked his agency's steps regarding the release of the Susi Air pilot.  He said hostage-taking cases were t