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Indonesian military reports 3 civilians allegedly killed by OPM in Papua
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Indonesian military reports 3 civilians allegedly killed by OPM in Papua

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement Under investigation
  • Three civilians were allegedly killed by the West Papua National Liberation Army (OPM) in Papua Pegunungan, Indonesia.
  • Authorities have recovered the bodies of two victims, believed to be a married couple, and are searching for a third.
  • The military condemned the killings and urged the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities.

Three civilians have reportedly been killed by the West Papua National Liberation Army (OPM) in the Seradala District of Yahukimo Regency, Papua Pegunungan, Indonesia. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday (22/7), has prompted a swift response from authorities.

Kodam XVII/Cenderawasih strongly condemns the OPM's cruelty towards unarmed civilians. Civilians should be protected and not be the target of violence under any circumstances.

— Colonel Inf Tri Purwanto, Head of Information for Kodam XVII/CenderawasihCondemning the alleged killings by the OPM.

According to the Head of Information for Kodam XVII/Cenderawasih, Colonel Inf Tri Purwanto, initial reports indicate that security forces have successfully recovered the bodies of two victims. These individuals are believed to be a married couple, identified as Kumis Kogoya and Seli Wenda, both indigenous Papuans. A joint team is still working to locate and recover a third civilian who remains missing.

Colonel Tri Purwanto strongly condemned the OPM's actions, stating, "Kodam XVII/Cenderawasih strongly condemns the OPM's cruelty towards unarmed civilians. Civilians should be protected and not be the target of violence under any circumstances." He extended condolences to the families of the victims and expressed hope for a safe and smooth recovery process for the remaining missing person.

We express our deepest condolences to the families of the victims. We also ask for the prayers and support of the community so that the evacuation process carried out by the joint forces can proceed smoothly so that the victims can be handed over to their families soon for a proper burial.

— Colonel Inf Tri PurwantoExpressing sympathy and hope for the recovery process.

The authorities are continuing to investigate the incident to ascertain the full chronology and pursue the perpetrators. They are also appealing to the public to remain calm, stay alert, and report any activities that could threaten security in their surroundings. "Community participation is very important in maintaining security and order in Papua," Colonel Tri added.

Community participation is very important in maintaining security and order in Papua.

— Colonel Inf Tri PurwantoHighlighting the importance of public cooperation in maintaining security.
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Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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