Tuesday, September 28, 2021

1) Papua's human rights commission investigates Kisor terrorist attack


2) Complying with health protocols a must during Papua games: ministry 
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1) Papua's human rights commission investigates Kisor terrorist attack 

 11 hours ago  


A team of investigators of the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) -Papua Office in Kisor Village, West Papua Province, to probe a recent terrorist attack on the Kisor military post. (ANTARA Papua/HO-Komnas HAM Papua)


Jayapura, Papua (ANTARA) - The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM)-Papua Office is probing a recent terror attack on a military post in Kisor Village, South Aifat Sub-district, Maybrat District, West Papua Province.

"The commission's team of investigators has conducted a crime scene investigation and met with witnesses, two suspects, and survivors of the attack," the commission's head, Frits B. Ramandey, revealed on Tuesday.

Speaking from Kisor Village, Ramandey said preliminary findings of the investigation indicated that the suspects had well planned and organized the assault on September 2, 2021, that claimed the lives of four soldiers.


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In the early morning of September 2, members of an armed Papuan separatist terrorist group had ambushed several soldiers while they were asleep at the Kisor military post.

Four soldiers -- 2nd Sergeant Amrosius, Chief Private Dirham, First Private Zul Ansari, and First Lieutenant Dirman -- died in the attack, while two others sustained serious injuries.

The bodies of three soldiers were found at the post, while the body of another soldier was discovered in the bushes not far from the post.

Owing to the incident, several local residents had fled their homes over fears of their safety.

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According to Ramandey, based on the preliminary findings of his team's investigation, the soldiers surviving the attack just fired warning shots instead of directing them at their attackers.

Due to the findings, the rights commission lauded the soldiers' response to the attackers despite being in a critical situation at that time.

The Papua-based Human Rights Commission also praised Maybrat District Head Bernard Sagrim for his care for local residents by placating them following the incident, he stated.

The commission's team of investigators continues to probe the terrorist attack case in order to uncover it, according to Ramandey.

In addition to the Komnas HAM's inquiry, the West Papua police investigated the case.

ANTARA reported earlier that eight days after four soldiers were killed in the assault, the West Papua police had arrested two suspects and launched a manhunt for 17 others.


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Reporter: Muhsidin, Rahmad Nasution
Editor: Fardah Assegaf


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2) Complying with health protocols a must during Papua games: ministry 
 6 hours ago
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesian Home Minister Tito Karnavian has asked all athletes, officials, organizing committee members, and spectators to comply with strict COVID-19 health protocols during Papua's PON National Games.

Karnavian's Ministerial Instruction No.46/2021 was conveyed by the Home Ministry's regional administration management director general, Safrizal, in a statement that ANTARA received in Jakarta on Tuesday.

"Complying with the health protocols is indispensable to make the country's biggest multi-sports event run successfully," Safrizal said.

According to the ministerial instruction, all participating athletes, officials, organizing committee members, spectators, and locals living near sporting venues must get vaccinated, he informed.

They all must get at least the first COVID-19 shot, he said. The number of spectators will be restricted and a viewing gathering, locally known as "nonton bareng", has been prohibited, he added.

To prevent COVID-19 spread during the convening of Papua's 20th PON National Games, the authorities must ensure that guests as well as spectators show valid PCR or antigen test results, he said.

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All guests and visitors will also be required to carry bonafide vaccination certificates, Safrizal said, adding that medical facilities with healthcare workers have been set up in certain areas to serve those in need.

To this end, the Home Ministry is working with government agencies such as health offices, the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB), COVID-19 task force, and PON National Games organizing committee, he informed.

As part of the implementation of the 3M health protocols, the Home Ministry has planned to intensify its campaign to promote the wearing of masks in cities that will co-host the PON National Games, he said.

Papua has come under the spotlight of Indonesia's media outlets as it is scheduled to host this year's PON National Games and National Para Games (Peparnas).

The games will be held in Jayapura city and the districts of Jayapura, Mimika, and Merauke from October 2-15, while Peparnas will be held from November 2-15 this year.

At least 6,400 athletes and 3,500 officials from 34 provinces across Indonesia are expected to participate in the National Games, which will feature 37 events.

Meanwhile, 1,935 athletes and 740 officials will take part in the National Para Games in Jayapura city and Jayapura district, which will feature 12 events.

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Reporter: Boyke LW, Rahmad Nasution
Editor: Suharto

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