2) TNI provides healthcare services for Central Papua's Bilogai villagers
3) Papua asks seven districts to carry out open defecation-free program
Trying to win hearts and minds
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1) TNI distributes food parcels for Highland Papua's Batas Batu residents
June 23, 2024 22:29 GMT+700
The community service was carried out by TNI’s Para Raider Infantry Batallion 503/Mayangkara Kostrad task force officers operating under the command of the Habema Operational Command amidst its patrol mission in Batu Batas, according to a press statement.
“The ‘Blessed Sunday’ service carried out by the 503 Task Force in Batas Batu Sub-district is part of TNI’s mission to implement inclusive social communication to accelerate Papua development,” TNI's Habema Operational Commander Brigadier General Lucky Avianto stated.
During the “Blessed Sunday" community service, officers visited several villages along their patrol route in Batas Batu and distributed food parcels to residents.
The brigadier general explained that the community service was carried out by officers from Batas Batu Post of the infantry battalion led by its commandant, First Lieutenant Galih Nugroho.
The activity provided a medium to promote positive interaction between the military and locals, especially as officers were warmly welcomed by residents they met, he added.
Avianto informed that the community service for Batas Batu residents was carried out according to Presidential Instruction No. 9 of 2020 on Acceleration of Welfare Development in Papua, which mandated the military to engage with local figures and strategic groups to promote local development.
It is also in line with the soft-power strategy devised by TNI Commander General Agus Subiyanto in addressing Papua issues.
Over the past few years, armed Papuan groups have time and again employed hit-and-run tactics against Indonesian security personnel and mounted acts of terror against civilians in the districts of Intan Jaya, Nduga, and Puncak.
In response, the military and the police set up the Habema Operational Command earlier this year to optimize joint security operations in Papua to prevent local conflicts and neutralize the threats of armed Papuan insurgents.
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Reporter: Nabil Ihsan
Editor: Rahmad Nasution
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2) TNI provides healthcare services for Central Papua's Bilogai villagers
June 23, 2024 20:14 GMT+700
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI) has provided healthcare services for residents of Bilogai Village in Sugapa, Intan Jaya District, Central Papua, to assist those in need of medical assistance in an effort to nurture relations with them.
The community service was carried out by TNI’s Raider Infantry Batallion 509/Balawara Yudha task force officers operating under the command of the Habema Operational Command amidst its patrol mission in the Indonesia-Papua New Guinea border, according to a press statement on Sunday.
“Patrol activities and mobile medical services in Bilogai (Village), Sugapa Sub-district, reflect the TNI mindfulness for locals through the provision of basic services to accelerate Papua development,” TNI's Habema Operational Commander Brigadier General Lucky Avianto stated.
He explained that during the community service, the medical team from J2 Post of the infantry battalion led by its commandant, First Lieutenant Muh Fardhana, visited residents' homes and provided medical services for residents.
The medical team provided general checkups and treatment of minor illnesses, distributed vitamins, and disseminated clean and healthy lifestyles to residents.
Military officers performing the mission were welcomed by Bilogai village residents. Such interactions will promote harmonious relations between the Indonesian military and locals, he said.
Avianto explained the medical mission for Bilogai residents was carried out according to Presidential Instruction No. 9 of 2020 on Acceleration of Welfare Development in Papua and in line with the soft-power strategy devised by TNI Commander General Agus Subiyanto in addressing Papua issues.
Over the past few years, armed Papuan groups have time and again employed hit-and-run tactics against Indonesian security personnel and mounted acts of terror against civilians in the districts of Intan Jaya, Nduga, and Puncak.
In response, the military and the police set up the Habema Operational Command earlier this year to optimize joint security operations in Papua to prevent local conflicts and neutralize the threats of armed Papuan insurgents.
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The community service was carried out by TNI’s Raider Infantry Batallion 509/Balawara Yudha task force officers operating under the command of the Habema Operational Command amidst its patrol mission in the Indonesia-Papua New Guinea border, according to a press statement on Sunday.
“Patrol activities and mobile medical services in Bilogai (Village), Sugapa Sub-district, reflect the TNI mindfulness for locals through the provision of basic services to accelerate Papua development,” TNI's Habema Operational Commander Brigadier General Lucky Avianto stated.
He explained that during the community service, the medical team from J2 Post of the infantry battalion led by its commandant, First Lieutenant Muh Fardhana, visited residents' homes and provided medical services for residents.
The medical team provided general checkups and treatment of minor illnesses, distributed vitamins, and disseminated clean and healthy lifestyles to residents.
Military officers performing the mission were welcomed by Bilogai village residents. Such interactions will promote harmonious relations between the Indonesian military and locals, he said.
Avianto explained the medical mission for Bilogai residents was carried out according to Presidential Instruction No. 9 of 2020 on Acceleration of Welfare Development in Papua and in line with the soft-power strategy devised by TNI Commander General Agus Subiyanto in addressing Papua issues.
Over the past few years, armed Papuan groups have time and again employed hit-and-run tactics against Indonesian security personnel and mounted acts of terror against civilians in the districts of Intan Jaya, Nduga, and Puncak.
In response, the military and the police set up the Habema Operational Command earlier this year to optimize joint security operations in Papua to prevent local conflicts and neutralize the threats of armed Papuan insurgents.
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Reporter: Nabil Ihsan
Editor: Rahmad Nasution
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3) Papua asks seven districts to carry out open defecation-free program
June 23, 2024 21:03 GMT+700
Jayapura, Papua (ANTARA) - The Government of Papua Province asked seven districts in the province to immediately implement the open defecation free program to reach the target of 100 percent elimination by the end of 2024.
"The seven districts are Jayapura, Keerom, Sarmi, Waropen, Yapen Islands, Mamberamo Raya, and Supiori," Papua Governor's Expert Staff for Community and Human Development Daniel R Senis said here on Sunday.
According to him, the only regions in Papua that have reached 100 percent elimination of open defecation are Biak Numfor District and Jayapura City.
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"Open defecation cannot be taken lightly because it is a serious problem that has a detrimental impact on the environment, and has the potential to transmit disease germs such as diarrhea, typhoid, dysentery, and cholera," he said.
He explained that children who frequently have those diseases will have their growth and development disrupted and ultimately this can result in stunting and even death.
"For that reason, we are encouraging the seven districts to immediately reach the target of 100 percent open defecation elimination in villages because this is in line with the mandate of sustainable development goals," Senis said.
Meanwhile, UNICEF Indonesia's Chief Field Office of Papua Aminuddin Ramdan stated that his office will continue to support the government in promoting the importance of good sanitation in villages to handle stunting.
Stunting reduction is a priority program of the Indonesian government, which is seeking to bring down stunting prevalence to 14 percent this year.
"Sanitation also has many relations with other diseases such as polio, whose transmission occurs through feces," he said.
He noted that based on data, there are 500 villages in Papua that are not yet free from open defecation.
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"The seven districts are Jayapura, Keerom, Sarmi, Waropen, Yapen Islands, Mamberamo Raya, and Supiori," Papua Governor's Expert Staff for Community and Human Development Daniel R Senis said here on Sunday.
According to him, the only regions in Papua that have reached 100 percent elimination of open defecation are Biak Numfor District and Jayapura City.
Related news: BKKBN attributes stunting prevalence to living environment quality
"Open defecation cannot be taken lightly because it is a serious problem that has a detrimental impact on the environment, and has the potential to transmit disease germs such as diarrhea, typhoid, dysentery, and cholera," he said.
He explained that children who frequently have those diseases will have their growth and development disrupted and ultimately this can result in stunting and even death.
"For that reason, we are encouraging the seven districts to immediately reach the target of 100 percent open defecation elimination in villages because this is in line with the mandate of sustainable development goals," Senis said.
Meanwhile, UNICEF Indonesia's Chief Field Office of Papua Aminuddin Ramdan stated that his office will continue to support the government in promoting the importance of good sanitation in villages to handle stunting.
Stunting reduction is a priority program of the Indonesian government, which is seeking to bring down stunting prevalence to 14 percent this year.
"Sanitation also has many relations with other diseases such as polio, whose transmission occurs through feces," he said.
He noted that based on data, there are 500 villages in Papua that are not yet free from open defecation.
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Translator: Qadri Pratiwi, Raka Adji
Editor: Rahmad Nasution
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