Victims of Adonara Clash Buried; Security Deployed

Two individuals have been laid to rest following a violent clash in Adonara Timur, Flores Timur, NTT, which claimed three lives. Nayamudin Iskandar, 21, from Waiburak village, and Petrus Kopong Epit, from Narasaosina village, were among the fatalities of the Saturday, July 18, incident.

The third victim, Hope, 60, also from Narasaosina village, was handed over to his family on Saturday evening for burial on Sunday. His body had been difficult to retrieve due to the ongoing unrest. Local authorities and security forces negotiated with community leaders to safely recover the body, which was found on the road in Waiburak village and is believed to be a result of stabbing during the brawl.

Authorities have restored calm to the area, but a substantial contingent of TNI and Polri forces remains stationed at three security posts to deter any recurrence of violence. The clash, which began early Saturday morning, resulted in three deaths, the burning of 20 houses, and injuries to seven people. Two of the injured were transferred to Larantuka Regional Hospital, and two others to Lewoleba in Lembata Regency. Police are continuing their investigation into the cause of the conflict between youth from Narasaosina and Waiburak villages.