Education key to ending tribal war

The Jakarta Post ,  Jakarta   |  Tue, 10/23/2007 4:14 PM

SURABAYA: Papua Governor Barnabas Suebu said Monday his administration would intensify efforts to educate people on the law in an attempt to reduce tribal violence in Papua.

""We will also facilitate meetings between tribal chiefs involved in the violence,"" Barnabas said.

""And we will uphold the legal process in the case.""

Eight people were killed in recent violence involving Dani, Damal and Amungme tribes in Tembagapura district, Mimika, Papua. -- JP

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