Agrarian Justice.pdf

Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) supported the 1960s land reform policy in Indonesia, aiming to create justice and respect private land ownership as part of Islamic law. The organization, through its agricultural division Pertanu, defended and fought for peasants who were expelled and had their lands taken over after 1965. Based on archived documents from ANRI and local military records, the article records the institutional history of Pertanu and its struggle to defend peasants, as well as the dynamics of land reform implementation and its backlash in Banyuwangi, East Java. The article also reflects on the contextualization and revitalization of Pertanu's historical experiences in addressing contemporary agrarian issues. Key points include:

NU's support for land reform was based on Islamic principles of justice and respect for private property.
Pertanu played a crucial role in defending peasants and their lands after 1965.
The organization's efforts were driven by a desire to create a more just and equitable society.
The article highlights the importance of understanding the historical context of land reform and its impact on peasants and agrarian communities.
The study uses a historical approach, analyzing archived documents and local records to reconstruct the history of Pertanu and its struggles.
The article concludes by emphasizing the need for revitalization and contextualization of Pertanu's historical experiences in addressing contemporary agrarian issues.