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View all search resultsGiven its human rights record in Papua, most indigenous Papuans are concerned the military, through its massive deployment, could abuse its coercive power over indigenous Papuans, particularly in the highlands, where the project is located.
Volunteers grouped under the Nduga Solidarity Civil Society Coalition reported in a statement on Thursday the deaths of 182 civilians who were taking refuge in various areas after fleeing from their homes in conflict-ridden Nduga regency between December and July.
Displaced people living in shelters in Weneroma, Jayawijaya, refused to accept aid provided by the Social Affairs Ministry after they reportedly learned that military and police personnel were involved in the distribution of basic needs and medical assistance.
Studies and reports on the growing number of child soldiers in Asia, including in Indonesia’s Papua, are still lacking. However, some international media spotted the growing use of under 18-year-olds in Papua recently.
It seemed hopeful to have such authorities constantly seeking to update and collect data on the conditions of the displaced people and to keep seeking a solution to end the ongoing armed conflict between the pro-independence fighters and state security institutions. #opinion
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