LMA, Jayawijaya Veterans and Indigenous People Support Papua's Special Autonomy

Dozens of residents along with the Indigenous Peoples Organization (LMA), Community Leaders and Veterans, came to the government building, the Wenehule Huby Autonomous Building.

The masses expressed their aspirations regarding the implementation of Special Autonomy which has been going on for almost 20 years in the Land of Papua.

Alex Doga, a Jayawijaya Veteran figure representing the community, expressed his support for the implementation of Otsus in Tanah Papua, which according to him, Otsus has provided many benefits in development in all fields in Papua.

"Today we are religious leaders, warriors, pioneers, youth leaders, women, we are present at the regent's office to convey our aspirations that we all support otsus," Alex Doga told reporters.

According to him, as a veteran figure himself, along with figures in Jayawijaya, both traditional and religious leaders, accepted the development provided by the central government.

He wants Papua and especially Jayawijaya through Otsus to progress like other regions in Indonesia.

"There are those who want to reject special autonomy, but I represent the fighters. I accept this development. I am very grateful to the government for the development, thanks to the regents, governors and Mr. Jokowi (president).

He continued by accepting the special autonomy to be continued, he hoped that development in Papua and Jayawijaya in particular would continue to be carried out.

On that occasion he also asked the local government to pay attention to the children of heroes in Jayawijaya and also veterans.

Meanwhile, the Regent of Jayawijaya Jhon Richard Banua, who directly received the arrival of the crowd, promised to convey these aspirations to the leadership, in this case the governor.

"We will continue this aspiration and also coordinate with the MRP, DPRP and also the governor of Papua. These are the aspirations of the people so that we, the government, have the duty to continue to the top level, "he concluded.