THE criticism from politician Effendi Simbolon, who said the Indonesian Military (TNI) was like a group of gangsters, may have sounded harsh. However, rather than questioning Effendi’s choice of words, TNI Commander Gen. Andika Perkasa and Army Chief of Staff Gen. Dudung Abdurachman should end their dispute, which was the reason for the statement by the House of Representatives (DPR) member.

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