US EditionIndonesia Says 15 Killed During Military Operation in Papua
Human rights officials said 7 people were also injured and are investigating whether civilians were among those killed.
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Human Rights Minister Natalius Pigai asked those who feel they are the perpetrators to confess and undergo legal proceedings to ensure justice in Papua.
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Indonesia revises Papua toll to 15 dead after April 14 operation; probe under way
Human rights minister says 15 killed, 7 injured in April 14 operationAnyone responsible for attacks on civilians will face legal repercussions, minister saysHuman rights watchdog urges Indonesia to rethink Papua military operationsJAKARTA, April 20 — Indonesia said today that a total of 15 people were killed in Central Papua province earlier this month during a military operation against separatist rebels that drew condemnation from the countr…
UPDATE 1-Indonesia says 15 killed during military operation in Papua
He did not disclose how many of the casualties were civilian, but said anyone responsible for attacks against civilians "should face the legal process as soon as possible." The military said it had no information about the deaths, but the state-run National Human Rights Commission said over the weekend that 12 civilians, including women and children, were shot dead during an operation against separatists in central Papua on April 14.
Human Rights Minister Natalius Pigai said 15 civilians were killed in a shootout between security forces and the National Police (TNPB) in Kembru Village, Puncak, Central Papua.
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