Indonesia's army in Central Papua calls Jila abductions "inhumane"
The commander of Indonesia’s 1710/Mimika Military District, Lt. Col. Jozanda, called the abduction of nine women ...
Nine women and children reportedly taken hostage by separatists in Central Papua, authorities say. The Free Papua Movement (OPM) allegedly attacked an Indonesian Military (TNI) security post in Jila district, Mimika, on Indonesia's Independence Day, leaving one soldier and a civilian dead. TNI quickly deployed personnel to pursue the suspected kidnappers after receiving reports from locals.
Lt. Col. Jozanda, Mimika Military District Commander, stated that they hope the soldiers on the pursuit will locate and rescue the children soon. The incident began when members of the armed separatist group attacked the Army post and Koramil from three directions, resulting in the death of one soldier and wounding of two others. As the rebels fled into a forested area, they allegedly abducted nine local women and children.
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