Timika, NU Online
The Mimika Police have questioned 25 people for their alleged involvement in hoisting the "Morning Star" Papuan independence flag in Kwaki Baru village.
Director of the Investigation and Crime Unit of the Papuan Police, Sr. Comr. Paulus Waterpauw, confirmed that the flag had been hoisted at a prayer house in the village.<>
"Police will process the case based on the law," he said by telephone.
The situation in Timika, the capital of Mimiki regency, remains calm, however. Police and military personnel are standing by in some areas, including in the Timika Indah Field, Eme Neme Yauware House, Mimika Legislative Assembly building, Mulia Mini Mall and some main streets of the town.
The Morning Star flag is commonly used by the West Papuan population, including the separatist Free Papua Movement (OPM) supporters, to express their aspirations for self-determination. (ant/dar)
The Mimika Police have questioned 25 people for their alleged involvement in hoisting the "Morning Star" Papuan independence flag in Kwaki Baru village.
Director of the Investigation and Crime Unit of the Papuan Police, Sr. Comr. Paulus Waterpauw, confirmed that the flag had been hoisted at a prayer house in the village.<>
"Police will process the case based on the law," he said by telephone.
The situation in Timika, the capital of Mimiki regency, remains calm, however. Police and military personnel are standing by in some areas, including in the Timika Indah Field, Eme Neme Yauware House, Mimika Legislative Assembly building, Mulia Mini Mall and some main streets of the town.
The Morning Star flag is commonly used by the West Papuan population, including the separatist Free Papua Movement (OPM) supporters, to express their aspirations for self-determination. (ant/dar)
