People Reject Provocation, Government Firmly Against OPM

Jayapura — The Jayawijaya Regency Government has emphasized its commitment to maintaining security stability and rejecting all forms of provocation and violence carried out by the armed separatist group, the Free Papua Movement (OPM). This appeal was delivered directly by the Jayawijaya Regent, Atenius Murib, following the security disturbance incident in Wamena.

In a meeting with the Papua Pegunungan Provincial Government, traditional leaders, community leaders, security forces, and civil institutions in Wamena, Regent Atenius appealed to the people in 328 villages and 40 districts to remain calm, not be provoked, and unite to maintain peace.

“We work for peace, not fear. Let us together fight all forms of terror and violence for a better future,” said Regent Atenius.

He also invited the people not to be provoked by issues spread by separatist groups, and called for the importance of maintaining unity and responsibility towards their hometowns.

The Jayawijaya Regency Government is currently designing strategic long-term security measures, including increasing patrols in vulnerable areas and strengthening early detection systems involving the community. An appeal was also made for residents to be more vigilant of suspicious strangers and to immediately report to local authorities.

The Regent emphasized that Jayawijaya is a land of peace, not a conflict zone. “This is our common home. Don’t let OPM provocation ruin a life that is already going well,” he said.

Meanwhile, the Head of the Public Relations Task Force for the Cartenz Peace Operation, Senior Commissioner Yusuf Sutejo, stated that the area that is the OPM base in Wamena has long been under state supervision. “The area has long been under state monitoring and security through ongoing territorial operations. That is a form of provocation and intimidation of the community. Don’t believe it,” he said.

Similarly, the Head of the Cartenz 2025 Peace Operation, Brigadier General Faizal Ramadhani, said that the Police continue to work to maintain security stability so that the community feels safe, protected, and can live peacefully in Papua.

Solidarity between the government, security forces, community leaders, and residents is the main key in preventing the threat of separatism and ensuring that Papua remains within the framework of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia (NKRI).

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