2) Police arrest KNPB sympathizers in Merauke
3) Gunfire in Balingga, Lanny Jaya Regency, the community evacuated
4) 'Papua Will Be Free': Morning Stars Flame Simultaneously in a Number of Countries
5) NZ's silence on West Papua 'costing lives’
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Original bahasa linkhttps://www.jubi.co.id/1-desember-20-jadi-tersangka-makar-di-jayapura-54-orang-ditangkap-di-fakfak/
December 2, 2019 5:12 pm
1) 1 December: 20 become suspects of treason in Jayapura, 54 arrested in Fakfak
Papua No.1 News Portal | Jubi
Jayapura, Jubi - Jayapura Regional Police arrested 34 people in Sentani City, Jayapura Regency. As many as 20 of them were determined to be suspected of treason cases.
"20 people were named as suspects in the treason case of 34 Free Papua sympathizers who were safeguarded by Jayapura Regional Police," said Jayapura AKBP Police Chief Victor Dean Mackbon, Monday (2/12/2019).
According to him 14 people have been released.
The four were examined since Saturday, after being arrested on the night of the same day. When it was secured, they were heading to Trikora Square to take part in raising the Morning Star Flag.
"Until the evening at 01.00 (Monday, December 2) 34 Papuans who were arrested by Jayapura police, were still being held in the Jayapura Regional Police Prison (Sentani). The police have examined 34 Papuans, "said Karon Mambrasar, member of the Papua Law and Human Rights Enforcement Coalition.
These 34 people were referred to by the police as members of the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) in the Demta District and Sarmi District after they found the TPNPB membership card.
Of the 20 suspects, six of them were snared by the Emergency Law related to the possession of Sharp Weapons and were suspected of carrying out treason activities Article 106 and Article 2 paragraph (1) of the Criminal Code. Whereas 13 people were ensnared in the article 106 Criminal Code Criminal Case and another suspect of treason and incitement in Article 106 and Article 160 Criminal Code.
In Fakfak, Fakfak Resort Police also secured 54 residents in Kayuni District and Kramomongga District. 54 of these people were allegedly involved in the plan to fly the Morning Star Flag (BK) at the official residence of the Fakfak Regent.
54 of these people were arrested by members of the Fakfak Regional Police and BKO Brimob and the TNI. They were arrested in different areas, namely in Warpa Village, Pikpik Village and Mambuni-Buni Village, Kayauni District. (*)
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- December 2, 2019
- 7:54 pm
2) Police arrest KNPB sympathizers in Merauke
Reporter: Ans K
Papua No.1 News Portal | Jubi
Merauke, Jubi - Merauke Regional Police arrested four residents who were referred to as sympathizers of the West Papua National Committee (KNPB). They were accused of vandalism for painting the Morning Star symbol on walls and fences in a number of locations in the City of Merauke.
"The four were secured around 12.00 (Papua Time). Now, they are still undergoing an examination (interrogated), "said Head of the Merauke Regional Police Unit Iptu Budi Santoso, Monday (12/02/2019).
Budi made sure the four residents were not arrested. They were released immediately after completing the examination.
"They are not held by us, but only information is taken, related to the action of" doodling "walls and fences with paintings (symbols) of the Morning Star. After they are examined, they will be sent home, "explained Budi.
He said besides arresting the alleged perpetrators, the police seized a number of attributes associated with West Papua's pro-independence activities. These attributes are in the form of Morning Star symbols and writing referendum demands for the people of West Papua.
The police are still intensifying security activities in Merauke, after the peak of the December 1 Warning. Joint patrols with the TNI will continue to be held for the next few days.
"This morning, we were still operating (patrolling) at a number of points (locations). (The route) from Kelapa Lima, Yobar, Spadem to a number of locations, "said Head of Public Relations Subdivision of the Merauke Regional Police AKP Suhardi (*)
Editor: Aries Munandar
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- December 3, 2019
- 6:24 am
3) Gunfire in Balingga, Lanny Jaya Regency, the community evacuated
Papua No. 1 News Portal | Jubi
Wamena, Jubi - A shootout occurred in Timonikime Village, Balingga District, Lanny Jaya Regency, Papua, Sunday (1/12/2019) around 17.30 WP, between TNI / Polri security forces and TPN-PB in the region.
Lanny Jaya Regional Secretary, Christian Sohilait, when confirmed on his cellphone, Monday (12/02/2019) night, confirmed there was a gun battle.
He said, after a gun battle the people in the Balingga District chose to flee to the District of West Balingga and Ayumnati.
"I have also ordered five district heads to go there, to ensure that civil society is safe and that the clashes are far from settlements," he said.
He said, there was a shootout after the TNI / Polri social service activity on December 1, 2019, which was only known by the local government.
At the time of the social assistance activities, said Sohilait, from the information obtained there were troops guarding his colleagues who were carrying out the social assistance.
"When they were on guard, they suddenly saw an OPM nearby, and then there was a firefight that took place in an area far from the population precisely in Timonikime Village, which is located between West Balingga District and Balingga District," he said.
After learning of contact and casualties, the local government tried to attract all teachers scattered in Malagai, Balingga, Popome, Pirime and others to the city in Tiom, including all the motorcycle taxi drivers who were also told not to move to the area.
He admitted that if the local government, Thursday (11/28/2019), had carried out the mobilization of all TPN-PB groups in Tiom, from which communication they guaranteed that December 1 would be safe, based on their discussion.
The regional government hopes that this incident will not disrupt Christmas and the security of civil society throughout Lanny Jaya.
"What the local government expects from the TNI / Polri after this armed contact, the direction is really to the TPN-OPM group and not to disturb civilians who will enter Christmas," he said.
Therefore, said Sohilait, communication or raising that has been carried out both by the regional government and the military / police is felt to need some kind of review.
"Tomorrow, Tuesday (12/03/2019), I will have a meeting with all security parties, both those who have been in Lanny Jaya and those from outside, where the government hopes that this has indeed begun to be carried out by TNI / Polri personnel from outside. it's well done, don't leave homework for the government, "he said.
Meanwhile, Dandim 1702 / Jayawijaya, Lt. Col. Inf Candra Dianto admitted that there was indeed a clash of weapons during social service activities from the security forces together with residents.
"During the social service in the form of food distribution, the security forces received information from the community if there was an armed group and immediately pursued, resulting in gunfire and the result was that a revolver type of weapon was successfully secured, also killing two people from the armed group," said Candra Dianto. (*)
Editor: Kristianto Galuwo
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Photos of various flag raising in ABC Indonesia article
4) 'Papua Will Be Free': Morning Stars Flame Simultaneously in a Number of Countries
By Farid M. Ibrahim
Posted yesterday at 3:10 p.m.
Welcoming December 1, 2019 yesterday, activists of the Free Papua Movement (OPM) and their supporters in a number of countries staged an action by bringing and raising the Morning Star flag. The various activities were put together through the hashtag #GlobalFlagRaising on social media.
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5) NZ's silence on West Papua 'costing lives’
Only one MP came out to greet the crowd which mostly comprised members of New Zealand's Pasifika communities.
Young Pasifika had come from across the country, a convergence promoted by Dunedin-based advocates Plights of the Pacific.
Spokesperson Otessa Tuisila said the journey to Wellington was part of the demonstration.
"We call it a hikoi, we've called it Merdeka Hikoi, the Freedom Pilgrimage, just because we want freedom for West Papua, and we are trying to keep the conversation alive and be really creative about how we do that."
As part of three days of activism in the capital city, Ms Tuisila said 57 replica coffins were laid on the steps of Parliament on Sunday to signify each year of Indonesia's occupation of West Papua.
"We wanted to bring it to Parliament just because of the silence. Silence from a country like New Zealand, and Australia also, it's costing lives.
"We've had it, we've had enough, we want action and we want our MPs to listen to us."
About 50 activists flew the Morning Star flag at New Zealand's Parliament on Monday to mark the 58th anniversary of the declaration of West Papuan independence.
Only one MP came out to greet the crowd which mostly comprised members of New Zealand's Pasifika communities.
Young Pasifika had come from across the country, a convergence promoted by Dunedin-based advocates Plights of the Pacific.
Spokesperson Otessa Tuisila said the journey to Wellington was part of the demonstration.
"We call it a hikoi, we've called it Merdeka Hikoi, the Freedom Pilgrimage, just because we want freedom for West Papua, and we are trying to keep the conversation alive and be really creative about how we do that."
As part of three days of activism in the capital city, Ms Tuisila said 57 replica coffins were laid on the steps of Parliament on Sunday to signify each year of Indonesia's occupation of West Papua.
"We wanted to bring it to Parliament just because of the silence. Silence from a country like New Zealand, and Australia also, it's costing lives.
"We've had it, we've had enough, we want action and we want our MPs to listen to us.”………………..
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