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Indonesia military will not deploy additional forces to Papua against TPNPB-OPM insurgents

The Indonesian Military has confirmed that no additional troops will be deployed to Papua to confront the National Liberation Army of West Papua-Free Papua Organization (TPNPB-OPM). Brigadier General Kristomei Sianturi, Head of the Information Center of the Indonesian Military Forces (TNI), made this decision. The TNI will continue to prioritize a humanistic, dialogic, and territorial approach to securing the Papua region despite TPNPB-OPM's declaration of readiness to fight against the Indonesian Military. This event took place on 04/09/2025 at the following location: Papua, Indonesia.

Incident Type: Political Conflict

Event Type: Statement

Total Fatalities: 0

Total Wounded: 0

Police/Military Fatalities: 0

Police/Military Wounded: 0

Civilian Fatalities: 0

Civilian Wounded: 0

Terrorist/Insurgent Fatalities: 0

Terrorist/Insurgent Wounded: 0

Number Arrested: 0

Source: TEMPO.CO

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