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Jakarta. Presidential spokesman Fadjroel Rachman said that the state had agreed and prepared a material and immaterial compensation fund for terrorism victims.

"Through the Witness and Victim Protection Agency, terrorism victims can apply for compensation for death," Fadjroel said in Jakarta, Friday.

He conveyed that the Finance Ministry had approved the budget at the request of the Witness and Victim Protection Agency (LPSK). Its implementation will see accountability, effectiveness, efficiency, and taking into account the sense of justice and appropriateness. 

The budget determination comes into effect since July 7, 2020 when President Joko Widodo signed the Government Regulation No. 35 of 2020 about Providing Compensation, Restitution, and Assistance to Witnesses and Victims.

The regulation also stated that the state covers any real losses suffered by each victim including compensation, medical assistance, and psychological.

To get the compensation, victims of criminal acts of terrorism, their families, or their heirs can submit through the LPSK.

"President Joko Widodo carries out his constitutional democratic obligations to protect the entire Indonesian nation, from the COVID-19 pandemic, victims of terrorism, to victims of human rights violations. Salus populi suprema lex esto. People's safety is the highest law," he said. (Antaranews)