2) Amnesty: Veronica Koman is a Papuan Activist Who Should be Protected
3) Kontras urges Perkasa to prioritize approach-based dialogue in Papua
4) LIMITED FACE-TO-FACE LEARNING IS FOR SCHOOLS WITH MANY STUDENTS: PAPUA EDUCATION AGENCY
5) TERROR EXPLOSION OCCURS AT LAWYER VERONICA KOMAN PARENTS HOUSE
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1) Two wounded soldiers in stable condition evacuated to Timika
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Jayapura, Papua (ANTARA) - Two soldiers, who sustained gunshot wounds in a gunfight against several armed Papuan separatist terrorists that ambushed them in Sugapa Sub-district, Intan Jaya District, Sunday, are in a stable condition, a military officer stated.
These two wounded personnel of the 501 Airborne Infantry Battalion were evacuated to Timika, the capital of Mimika District, Papua Province, on Monday, Commander of the 173/PVB District Military Command Brig. Gen. Taufan Gastoro noted.
The gunfight broke out after the two soldiers, who were transporting logistics at about 3 p.m. local time on Sunday, were suddenly attacked by several armed Papuan separatist terrorists, he remarked.
In restoring law and order in Sugapa, both police and army personnel remain stationed in several areas, he confirmed, adding that several residents, who sought refuge, had returned home.
However, several others remained homebound from morning to afternoon and then returned to temporary shelters to stay there at night, he revealed.
"The police and military personnel stationed there are striving to convince them to return home, as the security situation has become more stable," Gastoro added.
Papua has borne witness to a spate of violence against civilians and security personnel in the past two years.
Intan Jaya District recorded its bloodiest month in September 2020, with notorious armed groups launching a series of attacks in the area that claimed the lives of two soldiers and two civilians and left two others injured.
These armed groups have continued their acts of terror this year too.
On January 6, 2021, at least 10 armed Papuans vandalized and torched a Quest Kodiak aircraft belonging to the Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) at the Pagamba village airstrip.
Armed groups often employ hit-and-run tactics against Indonesian security personnel while unleashing acts of terror against civilians to instill fear among the people.
On February 8, 2021, an armed rebel reportedly shot a 32-year-old man at close range in Bilogai Village, Sugapa Sub-district.
The victim, identified by his initials as RNR, sustained gunshot wounds on the face and right shoulder and was taken to the Timika Public Hospital in Mimika District on February 9.
On February 9, six armed Papuans fatally stabbed a motorcycle taxi (ojek) driver.
Then, on the morning of September 13, several members of the Lamek Tablo-led separatist terrorist group reportedly torched several public facilities, including a public health center, and homes in Kiwirok.
Papuan terrorists reportedly assaulted and tortured several health workers from the Kiwirok Public Health Center. One health worker, identified as Gabriela Meilan, died while four others sustained serious injuries.
Meilan died after being tortured by the terrorists, according to officials.
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These two wounded personnel of the 501 Airborne Infantry Battalion were evacuated to Timika, the capital of Mimika District, Papua Province, on Monday, Commander of the 173/PVB District Military Command Brig. Gen. Taufan Gastoro noted.
The gunfight broke out after the two soldiers, who were transporting logistics at about 3 p.m. local time on Sunday, were suddenly attacked by several armed Papuan separatist terrorists, he remarked.
In restoring law and order in Sugapa, both police and army personnel remain stationed in several areas, he confirmed, adding that several residents, who sought refuge, had returned home.
However, several others remained homebound from morning to afternoon and then returned to temporary shelters to stay there at night, he revealed.
"The police and military personnel stationed there are striving to convince them to return home, as the security situation has become more stable," Gastoro added.
Papua has borne witness to a spate of violence against civilians and security personnel in the past two years.
Intan Jaya District recorded its bloodiest month in September 2020, with notorious armed groups launching a series of attacks in the area that claimed the lives of two soldiers and two civilians and left two others injured.
These armed groups have continued their acts of terror this year too.
On January 6, 2021, at least 10 armed Papuans vandalized and torched a Quest Kodiak aircraft belonging to the Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) at the Pagamba village airstrip.
Armed groups often employ hit-and-run tactics against Indonesian security personnel while unleashing acts of terror against civilians to instill fear among the people.
On February 8, 2021, an armed rebel reportedly shot a 32-year-old man at close range in Bilogai Village, Sugapa Sub-district.
The victim, identified by his initials as RNR, sustained gunshot wounds on the face and right shoulder and was taken to the Timika Public Hospital in Mimika District on February 9.
On February 9, six armed Papuans fatally stabbed a motorcycle taxi (ojek) driver.
Then, on the morning of September 13, several members of the Lamek Tablo-led separatist terrorist group reportedly torched several public facilities, including a public health center, and homes in Kiwirok.
Papuan terrorists reportedly assaulted and tortured several health workers from the Kiwirok Public Health Center. One health worker, identified as Gabriela Meilan, died while four others sustained serious injuries.
Meilan died after being tortured by the terrorists, according to officials.
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https://en.tempo.co/read/1526149/amnesty-veronica-koman-is-a-papuan-activist-who-should-be-protected
2) Amnesty: Veronica Koman is a Papuan Activist Who Should be Protected
Translator: Dewi Elvia Muthiariny
Editor: Petir Garda Bhwana
8 November 2021 14:03 WIB
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Veronica Koman often receives terrors for her advocacy for human rights in Papua. The latest one was the explosion at her parents’ house on Sunday, November 7. Based on the police’s preliminary suspicion, it was caused by firecrackers.
Koman is a human rights activist with a high concern for the Papuan people. She continues to provide information about human rights violations in the country’s easternmost province and is also known as a human rights lawyer.
“What she says is actually factual,” said Usman Hamid, Executive Director of Amnesty International Indonesia in a press conference Monday, November 8. He cited several examples, including the disappearance of an activist and the arrest of activists by local authorities in Papua.
Koman also often voices the issue of human rights violations in Papua through social media and assists Papuan activists who deal with law enforcement. On this basis, Usman considered that her actions were legitimate works and expressions, her opinion was justified and even guaranteed by the Indonesian Constitution. “Of course she must get protection from the state,” he said
However, Usman acknowledged that the state, especially the government, has a different view about Koman, such as the issue related to the education fund from LPDP and her role in the racist incident in Surabaya which was said to have sparked riots in Papua in 2019.
“The state is obliged to protect everyone in its territory, moreover if the person has no connection at any unlawful actions,” Usman said in response to the terror at the house of Veronica Koman’s parents in Jelambar Baru of West Jakarta.
Read: Red Spots Found in Veronica Koman's Parent House after Explosion Came from Paint
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3) Kontras urges Perkasa to prioritize approach-based dialogue in Papua
5 hours ago
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (Kontras) has urged General Andika Perkasa, the newly-approved Military Commander (TNI), to prioritize approach-based dialogue to address Papua issues.
"We appeal to the Indonesian government or state to use a dialogue for resolving conflicts in Papua," head of Kontras' legal division, Andi Muhammad Rezaldy, said in a statement that ANTARA received in Jakarta on Monday.
Rezaldy made the statement at a webinar entitled 'Calculating the New TNI Commander's Commitment to the TNI Institutional Reform', which was streamed on Kontras' official Youtube channel.
An approach-based dialogue has been applied in the past by several Indonesian presidents, including Bacharuddin Jusuf (BJ) Habibie and Abdurrahman Wahid (Gus Dur), he noted.
The approach adopted by President Gus Dur to resolve Papuan issues had productively contributed to peace, he said. He, for instance, changed the name of Irian Jaya province to Papua in 2000.
Gus Dur also allowed and provided financial assistance to Papuan figures for holding the Papuan People's 2nd National Congress in March 2000, he noted.
As revealed by past experiences, an approach-based dialogue has proven to be effective in reducing tensions in Papua, Rezaldy said.
To this end, he appealed to the new TNI commander, government, and all related parties to prioritize approach-based dialogue instead of military intervention for resolving the Papua issue.
Adopting the military intervention in conflict resolution tends to trigger human rights abuses, he said, adding that approach-based dialogue would be a challenge for General Andika Perkasa.
Commission I overseeing foreign affairs and defense of the House of Representatives has approved General Perkasa as Indonesia's next military (TNI) commander.
Perkasa will replace Air Chief Marshal Hadi Tjahjanto.
The approval was announced by Commission I chairperson, Meutya Hafid, as one of the decisions taken at the commission's plenary meeting at the parliamentary building on Saturday.
Papua has borne witness to a spate of violence against civilians and security personnel in the past two years.
Intan Jaya district recorded its bloodiest month in September 2020, with armed groups launching a series of attacks in the area that claimed the lives of two soldiers and two civilians and left two others injured.
The armed groups continued their acts of terror this year, too.
Papuan terrorists reportedly assaulted and tortured several health workers at the Kiwirok Public Health Center recently. One health worker, identified as Gabriela Meilan, died while four others sustained serious injuries in the attack.
Meilan died after being tortured by the terrorists, officials said.
Related news: Two wounded soldiers in stable condition evacuated to Timika
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"We appeal to the Indonesian government or state to use a dialogue for resolving conflicts in Papua," head of Kontras' legal division, Andi Muhammad Rezaldy, said in a statement that ANTARA received in Jakarta on Monday.
Rezaldy made the statement at a webinar entitled 'Calculating the New TNI Commander's Commitment to the TNI Institutional Reform', which was streamed on Kontras' official Youtube channel.
An approach-based dialogue has been applied in the past by several Indonesian presidents, including Bacharuddin Jusuf (BJ) Habibie and Abdurrahman Wahid (Gus Dur), he noted.
The approach adopted by President Gus Dur to resolve Papuan issues had productively contributed to peace, he said. He, for instance, changed the name of Irian Jaya province to Papua in 2000.
Gus Dur also allowed and provided financial assistance to Papuan figures for holding the Papuan People's 2nd National Congress in March 2000, he noted.
As revealed by past experiences, an approach-based dialogue has proven to be effective in reducing tensions in Papua, Rezaldy said.
To this end, he appealed to the new TNI commander, government, and all related parties to prioritize approach-based dialogue instead of military intervention for resolving the Papua issue.
Adopting the military intervention in conflict resolution tends to trigger human rights abuses, he said, adding that approach-based dialogue would be a challenge for General Andika Perkasa.
Commission I overseeing foreign affairs and defense of the House of Representatives has approved General Perkasa as Indonesia's next military (TNI) commander.
Perkasa will replace Air Chief Marshal Hadi Tjahjanto.
The approval was announced by Commission I chairperson, Meutya Hafid, as one of the decisions taken at the commission's plenary meeting at the parliamentary building on Saturday.
Papua has borne witness to a spate of violence against civilians and security personnel in the past two years.
Intan Jaya district recorded its bloodiest month in September 2020, with armed groups launching a series of attacks in the area that claimed the lives of two soldiers and two civilians and left two others injured.
The armed groups continued their acts of terror this year, too.
Papuan terrorists reportedly assaulted and tortured several health workers at the Kiwirok Public Health Center recently. One health worker, identified as Gabriela Meilan, died while four others sustained serious injuries in the attack.
Meilan died after being tortured by the terrorists, officials said.
Related news: Two wounded soldiers in stable condition evacuated to Timika
Related news: Expediting Papua's development involves local communities, govt: VP
Related news: Military, police regain control of Bilogai after rebels' occupation
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