Conflict Resolution: The Role Of The Indonesian Military In Resolving Social Conflict In Ambon, Maluku, Indonesia, 1999-2002

The social conflict that occurred in Ambon from 1999 to 2002 prompted the central government in Jakarta to deploy the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) to assist the police in securing Ambon. The involvement of the TNI and the security forces in the Ambon region significantly contributed to providing security protection for civilians. However, many people criticized the TNI's involvement in securing the conflict in Ambon, claiming it was unprofessional and resulted in numerous civilian casualties. The methodology used in this study was descriptive-qualitative. The researchers conducted fieldwork in Ambo. They interviewed community informants, religious leaders, community leaders, and military leaders. They also conducted literature and archival research related to the Ambon conflict. Research findings indicate that the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) played a crucial role in assisting with security during the Ambon conflict. Both police and TNI personnel were involved in the conflict. Although the conflict has ended, the TNI remains tasked with assisting the police in securing Ambon post-conflict. The 1999-2022 conflict in Ambon saw frequent inter-village conflicts, both within and outside the same religion.