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Two Indonesians held captive in PNG
Two Indonesian citizens are being held captive by unknown persons in Skouwtiau hamlet in Papua New Guinea (PNG)
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Two Indonesian citizens are being held captive by unknown persons in Skouwtiau hamlet in Papua New Guinea (PNG).
According to the Indonesian Consul in Vanimo, Elmar Lubis, on Saturday, it received confirmation from the PNG military regarding the incident.
The two Indonesians, namely Sudirman, 28, and Badar, 30, who both work as woodcutters, were captured on Wednesday while working in Skofro hamlet in the Kerom regency. Another woodcutter, Kuba, was shot during the incident.
Kuba is currently being treated at the Bhayangkara Hospital in Jayapura.
Elmar said that Sudirman and Badar were in good condition and efforts to release them were still ongoing. He has also made a request to the PNG military to prioritize the safety of the Indonesians. (kes)(++++)
