1) Papua Legislative Council calls for collective action to address suppression of democratic space in Papua
News Desk - Freedom Of Expression
23 June 2023
Jayapura, Jubi – The Papua Legislative Council believes that stakeholders should work together to address the issue of freedom of expression in Papua. Deputy Chairman III of the Council, Yulianus Rumbairusy, said that various parties have observed a suppression of democratic rights in the easternmost province of Indonesia.
“The silencing of democratic space in Papua, as perceived by some, requires collective attention. This is a problem that demands a joint effort to find a solution,” said Rumbairusy during a meeting between the Council and the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) on Thursday, 22 June 2023.
According to Rumbairusy, it is crucial to document these concerns with the relevant parties. On multiple occasions, when groups of protesters attempted to visit the Council’s Office, they were denied access, leading to members of Council going to the demonstration site to meet the protesters.
“Our security forces, particularly those responsible for maintaining order, must grasp this reality. The Papua Legislative Council has, on several occasions, opened up space for dialogue. Resolving this issue requires collective action,” he emphasized.
Rumbairusy stressed the need for a solution that guarantees freedom of expression in Papua, in order to prevent security forces or the government from being constantly accused of stifling democratic space.
“I believe that due to the suppression of democratic rights, we have unfortunately witnessed casualties. Instances have occurred in Yahukimo and other areas, including Jayapura. Indonesia must ensure the existence of democratic space for individuals to voice their opinions,” he added. (*)
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Papua Regional Police announced that they have found the wreckage of the Cessna 208 aircraft belonging to Semuwa Aviasi Mandiri or SAM Air that lost contact in the Papua Highlands area. The plane was found crashed and destroyed.
“The plane crashed 12 kilometers from Elelim Airport towards Poik District, Walarek, Yalimo Regency,” Head of Papua Police Public Relations Sr. Comr. Ignatius Benny Ady Prabowo stated in a written statement, Friday, June 23, 2023.
Benny explained that the wreckage of the plane was found by a helicopter dispatched by the police from Wamena Airport to search for the whereabouts of the missing plane. According to him, the police are coordinating to evacuate the aircraft.
The plane belonging to SAM Air flew from Elelim Airport, Yalimo Regency, Papua Pegunungan Province on Friday, June 23, 2023, at 11:10 Eastern Indonesian Time (WIT). The plane was supposed to land in Poik District, but the aircraft was not seen until 12:20 WIT.
The plane was piloted by Hari Permadi and co-pilot Levi Murib. There were four passengers, namely Bartolomeus (34 years), Ebeth Halerohon (29), Dormina Halerohon (17), and Kilimputni (20).
Benny said the Yalimo Police are investigating the cause of the plane crash. Evacuation efforts are also underway.
M ROSSENO AJI
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