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1) Police, TNI Discuss New Approach to Papua Conflict Resolution
Translator: Dewi Elvia Muthiariny
Editor: Laila Afifa
23 November 2021 17:23 WIB
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesian Military (TNI) Commander General Andika Perkasa and National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo met at the Police Headquarters on Tuesday, November 23.
One of the subjects they discussed was the security approach in Papua.
“That's one of the things we talked about,” said Andika at the National Police Headquarters in Jakarta, Tuesday, November 23.
Andika said it is necessary to discuss the plan on the security approach with the National Police Chief since the police also have a duty to maintain security in the country’s easternmost province.
He also claimed to have a detailed discussion on the plan with the National Police Chief. However, the TNI Commander stopped short of revealing the details to reporters.
Andika planned to visit Papua next week to explain the new security concept. “As I have promised during the fit and proper test,” he added.
Andika Perkasa's plan to change the security approach in Papua was conveyed when he underwent a fit and proper test at Commission I of the House of Representatives (DPR) on November 6, 2021. At that time, he pledged to apply a new approach in dealing with security issues in Papua.
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https://en.jubi.co.id/papua-legislative-council-to-establish-team-to-solve-papua-conflict/
2) PAPUA LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL TO ESTABLISH TEAM TO SOLVE PAPUA CONFLICT
Jayapura, Jubi – Lawmakers in Papua have agreed on a number of points to address the armed conflict currently occurring in Indonesia’s easternmost province, in a meeting initiated by the Papua Legislative Council on Monday, Nov. 22, 2021.
All parties agreed to establish a joint team, that will review the situation and give recommendations to President Joko Widodo and all stakeholders to take concrete steps in resolving the Papua problems.
“Among our agendas, we will ask the [central government] to review the permit of the Wabu Block [gold mine]. As well as requesting that the placement of non-organic troops must be at the request of the Papua Police chief or commander of the Cenderawasih Military Command XVII,” said Papua Legislative Council speaker Jhony Banua Rouw.
According to Rouw, the deployment of troops from outside Papua must be in accordance with the needs in Papua. In carrying out their duties, the troops must coordinate with the local commander and police chief. That way, local wisdom can be prioritized when taking law enforcement, because the local commander and police chief understand the character and culture of the Papuan people.
Rouw said that his party also discussed during the meeting, the update of the situation in several districts. This time, the discussion focused on the conflict situation in Intan Jaya Regency.
“We agreed to make letters of appeal to all parties, namely the Indonesian Military (TNI) and police, the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB), as well as the community to remain calm and not create further conflict in the regions. Please don’t take actions that can have an impact on the community ahead of Christmas. We want people to celebrate Christmas well,” he said.
He added that the joint team would work continuously. There will be another meeting in early December.
The meeting on Monday was also attended by the Papuan People’s Assembly (MRP), the Papua Police, the Cenderawasih Military Command XVII, the Papua High Prosecutor’s Office, Intan Jaya regent, the Intan Jaya People’s Representative Council, and the church. (*)
Reporter: Arjuna Pademme
Editor: Edho Sinaga
"The intention to murder should never cross our minds because you must adopt an endearing approach and express your care for Papuans and never hurt their feelings," General Abdurachman stated while giving instructions to army troops, members of army troops wives organisation, and PR/328/Dirgahayu Infantry Batallion Task Force in Timika, Papua, on Tuesday.
Abdurachman's visit to Papua is the first since his inauguration as Army Chief of Staff by President Joko Widodo on Wednesday (Nov 17) at the State Palace in Jakarta.
Abdurachman noted that he had travelled to Timika, Papua, to pay a visit to the operation units' officers stationed there to garner inputs and suggestions on streamlining military operations in Papua.
The general also reminded army troops to approach armed criminal groups with sympathy to convince them to abandon their opposition to Indonesia and restore their allegiance to the nation.
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"The task force does not always need to wage war against the armed criminals because we must also approach them with sympathy and a sincere heart because in the end, they are our brothers. Our success in the mission is not determined by how many weapons we have seized, but instead, by the number of our brothers in criminal groups who renounced their opposition by swearing allegiance to Indonesia," Abdurachman affirmed.
The army chief of staff instructed troops stationed in Papua to perform their duties faithfully for the people and the nation as well as to protect the Papuan people.
The army troops' success in Papua is indicated by the level of pride, admiration, and love that Papuan people have for them, he pointed out.
"If Papuan people lamented your departure after the conclusion of your mission, then it means you have been successful in your duty," the general remarked.
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