1) Conspiracy Theories Swirl as Papua Officials Push for Boxing Riot Investigation
2) Papua police urge quick burial for Nabire riot casualties
3) Two Nabire incident victims sent to Jayapura for further treatment
4) Blame game starts in Papua following deadly boxing riot
5) Sydney University Awards Marty Degree
6) Nabire Riot Victims Receive Rp20 M Compensation
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1) Conspiracy Theories Swirl as Papua Officials Push for Boxing Riot Investigation
Papua officials will launch an investigation into claims that Sunday’s boxing match stampede in Nabire district was “staged” as police continued a separate probe into the deadly riot, questioning 13 witnesses amid claims of negligence aimed at the boxing promoter, local police and public officials.
Nearly 1,500 spectators stormed out of Nabire’s Kotalama Stadium during a riot following a match between Alvius Rumkorem, of the Persada boxing club, and Yulius Pigome, of the Mawa boxing club. The packed stadium reportedly had three exits, but only one was unlocked when the scene turned chaotic. The stampede left 17 people — mostly women — dead and injured 34 others.
Papua Legislative Council member Ruben Magai accused unknown persons of planning the riot, pointing to allegations that one of the deceased was electrocuted when he grabbed the handle of a locked exit. The council, and Papua Governor Lukas Enembe, plan to form an independent team of journalists, public officials and nongovernment organizations to investigate the claim.
“There are indications that the [incident] had been orchestrated or staged,” Ruben said. “We hope police will immediately reveal teh perpetrators and take legal action against them. We hope the police dare to reveal the perpetrators.”
Commission secretary Julius Miagoni demanded the Nabire district head be held responsible for packing the stadium past capacity. The event was held by the Bupati Nabire Cup and reportedly organized by local public officials.
“He was the one telling the [boxing competition] committee not to ask for entrance fees, which resulted in the overcrowded situation, exceeding [the stadium’s] capacity,” Julius said.
The stampede left 22 people in Nabire Hospital with serious injuries. Two victims transported to a hospital in Jayapura on Tuesday were listed in critical condition, hospital officials said.
In Jakarta, the National Police said officers in Papua had interviewed 13 witnesses, but had yet to declare a suspect. Papua Police will also conduct an investigation into the Nabire Police for their role in issuing a permit for the event, National Police spokesman Sr. Comr. Agus Rianto said.
“Papua Police keep evaluating the case and are involving related elements like the Indonesian Military, the local administration and the steering committee [of the boxing competition] in their investigation into the case,” Agus said.
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2) Papua police urge quick burial for Nabire riot casualties
Papua police are suggesting that Nabire Regency officials and traditional leaders immediately bury the remains of the 17 people who were killed in a stampede at the Regent's Cup boxing competition on Sunday.
Police office spokesperson Sr. Comr. I Gede Sumerta said as quoted by Tribunnews.com on Tuesday that the suggestion was made because "they usually hold funeral processions, which could result in further incidents."
Gede continued that the police had asked the local government to contribute between Rp 15 million (US$1,500) and Rp 20 million to each of the 17 victims' families.
"This is truly not a tribal clash," he said. "However, the contribution is needed just for cooling down the situation."
Gede said that 11 of the deceased were female and six, one of them a juvenile, were male.
Police are currently questioning members of the event executive committee, ticket booth officer and boxing team supporters to determine who triggered the riot.
"We also probably will ask for an explanation from the Regent who allegedly permitted the spectators to enter the building without paying, which caused overcrowding," he said. The Kota Lama sport hall that was packed by 1,500 spectators, far exceeding of its capacity of 500 people.
The amateur boxing tournament in Nabire turned ugly on Sunday evening after the supporters of the losing boxer, Yulianus Pigome from Mawa Gym, ran amok against the supporters of the winning boxer, Alvius Rumkorem from Persada Gym.
When the clashing supporters began throwing chairs, the spectators tried to fled the sports hall, but there were only two exits. (fan)
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3) Two Nabire incident victims sent to Jayapura for further treatment
Nethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura | Archipelago | Tue, July 16 2013, 7:00 PM
Two Nabire stampeded victims, namely Makarina Tekege and Rena Lasol, have been airlifted to Jayapura for further treatment. They both remain in a critical condition despite undergoing treatment at Nabire General Hospital since Sunday night.
“We decided to send them to Jayapura because their condition remains critical,” Nabire General Hospital director Dr Jhoni said on Tuesday.
He said 34 patients were sent to the hospital immediately after the incident. After a few hours of treatment, 10 people were allowed to go home and 22 others were admitted, while the two abovementioned patients were sent to Jayapura General Hospital.
Papua Police chief Insp. Gen. Tito Karnavian has remained in Nabire to ensure there is no further rioting.
Seventeen people, most of them women, were trampled to death when they attempted to leave Kota Lama Sports Stadium after a boxing match turned ugly on Sunday evening. All the dead have been buried in their respective villages.(dic)
“We decided to send them to Jayapura because their condition remains critical,” Nabire General Hospital director Dr Jhoni said on Tuesday.
He said 34 patients were sent to the hospital immediately after the incident. After a few hours of treatment, 10 people were allowed to go home and 22 others were admitted, while the two abovementioned patients were sent to Jayapura General Hospital.
Papua Police chief Insp. Gen. Tito Karnavian has remained in Nabire to ensure there is no further rioting.
Seventeen people, most of them women, were trampled to death when they attempted to leave Kota Lama Sports Stadium after a boxing match turned ugly on Sunday evening. All the dead have been buried in their respective villages.(dic)
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4) Blame game starts in Papua following deadly boxing riot
As the National Police revised downward the number of victims in the Sunday night stampede to 17 from 18, the blame game has started over who is responsible for the riot that began during a boxing championship in Papua’s Nabire regency.
Coordinating Political, Legal and Security Affairs Minister Djoko Suyanto on Monday ordered a thorough investigation into the deadly stampede, which was prompted by a riot that broke out after spectators protested the match’s decision.
Djoko, however, implied that the organizer of the match could be blamed for failing to provide an appropriate venue.
“It is sad that spectators struggled to get out because only one exit door was opened. This should be a lesson for event organizers, not only those who arrange sporting events,” Djoko told reporters at the State Palace on Monday.
The riot broke out inside Kota Lama Sports Stadium on Sunday evening after supporters of the opposing boxers clashed due to a scoring discrepancy.
The victims — 11 of them women — were trampled to death as about 1,500 spectators scrambled out of the overcrowded stadium to escape the riot that broke out just before midnight on Sunday.
Kota Lama Sport Stadium had a maximum capacity of 500 to 600 people, he said.
Police said it had only two working exits.
A total of 84 boxers participated in the Bupati (Regent) Cup Championships that commenced on July 9 in the Papua province town of Nabire, Youth and Sports Minister Roy Suryo said.
The riot occurred after the final match of the 58-kilogram (128-pound) division between Alvius Rumkorem and Yulianus Pigome, who were said to be from different tribes, Roy said.
Points awarded by a panel of judges to Rumkorem triggered protests from Pigome supporters, he said.
The losing boxer’s supporters threw chairs at the judges and the winner’s supporters responded by throwing bottles and broken chairs, igniting spectator panic, the Associated Press reported.
National Police spokesperson Insp. Gen. Ronny F. Sompie said that nine of the 39 injured victims currently being treated at Nabire Regional Hospital were children.
Indonesian Amateur Boxing Committee chairman (PP Pertina) Reza Ali blamed the incident on the overcrowded stadium.
“Spectators flooded the stadium because Nabire Regent Isaias Douw told organizers to give away free tickets,” Reza said.
Following the incident, Isaias pledged that he would compensate victims.
Papua Police spokesperson Sr. Comr. I Gede Sumerta said Isias pledged to give Rp 20 million (US$2000) to the family of each person killed in the incident.
“Those who sustained injuries will get free hospital treatment,” Gede said in Jayapura.
Meanwhile, Papua Pertina official Carol Renwari suspected that drunk spectators incited the riot.
As of Monday evening, the Nabire Police have questioned 12 witnesses, consisting of seven spectators and five officials from the boxing match’s organizers.
Security in Nabire returned to normal on Monday, with 1,250 police officers and soldiers deployed to secure government offices and other public facilities.
Papua Police chief Insp. Gen. Tito Karnavian visited Nabire, which is located on Cendrawasih Bay on the north coast of Papua with a population of around 170,000.
Indonesian Police Watch (IPW) issued a statement on Monday calling for Tito to resign from his post for failing to improve security conditions in the region.
IPW chairman Neta Pane said there had been too many incidents of violence under Tito’s watch, most of which had gone unresolved.
“In light of recent events, it is clear that it’s time for the Papua Police to be evaluated,” Neta said.
Coordinating Political, Legal and Security Affairs Minister Djoko Suyanto on Monday ordered a thorough investigation into the deadly stampede, which was prompted by a riot that broke out after spectators protested the match’s decision.
Djoko, however, implied that the organizer of the match could be blamed for failing to provide an appropriate venue.
“It is sad that spectators struggled to get out because only one exit door was opened. This should be a lesson for event organizers, not only those who arrange sporting events,” Djoko told reporters at the State Palace on Monday.
The riot broke out inside Kota Lama Sports Stadium on Sunday evening after supporters of the opposing boxers clashed due to a scoring discrepancy.
The victims — 11 of them women — were trampled to death as about 1,500 spectators scrambled out of the overcrowded stadium to escape the riot that broke out just before midnight on Sunday.
Kota Lama Sport Stadium had a maximum capacity of 500 to 600 people, he said.
Police said it had only two working exits.
A total of 84 boxers participated in the Bupati (Regent) Cup Championships that commenced on July 9 in the Papua province town of Nabire, Youth and Sports Minister Roy Suryo said.
The riot occurred after the final match of the 58-kilogram (128-pound) division between Alvius Rumkorem and Yulianus Pigome, who were said to be from different tribes, Roy said.
Points awarded by a panel of judges to Rumkorem triggered protests from Pigome supporters, he said.
The losing boxer’s supporters threw chairs at the judges and the winner’s supporters responded by throwing bottles and broken chairs, igniting spectator panic, the Associated Press reported.
National Police spokesperson Insp. Gen. Ronny F. Sompie said that nine of the 39 injured victims currently being treated at Nabire Regional Hospital were children.
Indonesian Amateur Boxing Committee chairman (PP Pertina) Reza Ali blamed the incident on the overcrowded stadium.
“Spectators flooded the stadium because Nabire Regent Isaias Douw told organizers to give away free tickets,” Reza said.
Following the incident, Isaias pledged that he would compensate victims.
Papua Police spokesperson Sr. Comr. I Gede Sumerta said Isias pledged to give Rp 20 million (US$2000) to the family of each person killed in the incident.
“Those who sustained injuries will get free hospital treatment,” Gede said in Jayapura.
Meanwhile, Papua Pertina official Carol Renwari suspected that drunk spectators incited the riot.
As of Monday evening, the Nabire Police have questioned 12 witnesses, consisting of seven spectators and five officials from the boxing match’s organizers.
Security in Nabire returned to normal on Monday, with 1,250 police officers and soldiers deployed to secure government offices and other public facilities.
Papua Police chief Insp. Gen. Tito Karnavian visited Nabire, which is located on Cendrawasih Bay on the north coast of Papua with a population of around 170,000.
Indonesian Police Watch (IPW) issued a statement on Monday calling for Tito to resign from his post for failing to improve security conditions in the region.
IPW chairman Neta Pane said there had been too many incidents of violence under Tito’s watch, most of which had gone unresolved.
“In light of recent events, it is clear that it’s time for the Papua Police to be evaluated,” Neta said.
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5) Sydney University Awards Marty Degree
Sydney-based Macquarie University on Monday awarded Indonesian Foreign Affairs Minister Marty Natalegawa an honorary doctorate degree in international relations during a ceremony at the university.
The award, which was also given to Australian Foreign Minister Bob Carr, was granted by chancellor of the university Michael Egan to acknowledge their achievements and contributions to international relations and their efforts in ensuring harmony in the region.
During his acceptance speech, Marty said that although the degree had been awarded to him as an individual, it also acknowledged Indonesia’s seriousness and sincerity in endorsing international peace and prosperity.
Marty also called the award a product of the special bilateral ties between Indonesia and Australia.
“[Indonesia and Australia’s relationship is] a friendship that continues to grow stronger, with the two countries helping and supporting one another in facing various natural disasters, acts of terrorism and several other challenges. The two countries have together transformed divisive challenges into those that instead unite,” Marty said.
He also took the opportunity to propose three main approaches with which the two countries could succeed in facing ongoing challenges in the region.
“First, we have to change the ‘trust deficit’ into a strategic partnership. Second, we should strengthen our commitment in resolving disputes peacefully,” he said.
As a third point, he added that the current geopolitical shift and changes have created a new paradigm in the field of international relations and he stressed the importance of an Asia-Pacific or Indo-Pacific treaty.
He said the treaty should be “similar to the Friendship and Partnership Treaty in Southeast Asia, which is legally very instrumental in the region’s evolution into a peaceful region which is today going into the direction of becoming a community.”
From 1995 to 2005, Carr served as premier of New South Wales state at the same time that Egan was state treasurer.
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