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Timika communities told to stop tribal war
Papua Police deputy chief Brig
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Papua Police deputy chief Brig. Gen. Paulus Waterpauw urged two warring groups in Timika, Papua, to ensure peace in the area.
'Stop the war. If you continue to do so, you will be arrested and persecuted outside Papua,' Paulus said, while chairing a meeting with the two warring groups Wednesday. The tribal war has claimed nine lives.
'Violence only ends up with the suffering of your own people. It wastes your time. If there is a misunderstanding, you'd better file a report with the local administration,' he added.
The police, Paulus said, will confiscate weapons from both sides. He said that the police would also beef up security in both villages.
