A statement issued by Serbuni claimed that the occupation was a reaction to Konfrontasi, British imperialism, seizure of two Hajj ships and statements made by president Sukarno.
Serbuni mengklaim bahwa pendudukan tersebut adalah reaksi terhadap Konfrontasi, imperialisme Britania Raya, penangkapan dua kapal Haji, dan pernyataan presiden Sukarno.