Those Who Shout Free Papua Don't Want to Work Hard and Undercut the State!

Pangdam XVIII/Casuari Maj. Gen. TNI I Nyoman Cantiasa met directly with refugees from Mayerga Village, West Moskona District at the Multipurpose Building (GSG) Teluk Bintuni Regency, West Papua, Monday (2/8). These refugees had left their village after the terror from unknown people.

"Pace Mace, don't be afraid. We live in our own country, we have a homeland here because the State, the Government is here to ensure security. The safety of the people is the highest law in our country, the Indonesian state. everyone," said Nyoman Cantiasa.

The Kasuari Military Commander expressed his concern over the security issues that affected the refugees from Mayerga Village to Bintuni. He stressed that public safety is paramount.

"We are all concerned about this incident, especially now that we are facing the Covid-19 pandemic. As a result, people have to evacuate for almost two weeks and are scattered," he said.

In his view, the terror and events in the West Moskona District are proof that there are still things that are not in line with the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia. According to him, Lodwick Mandacan as the chief of a large tribe has pledged himself to join the Republic of Indonesia.

The Military Commander said that the sacrifice of blood, tears, energy, and life had gone all out for the sake of an agreement to become the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia. Today's struggle for posterity. So that they can live in peace and not be consumed by the issues of Free Papua.

"Those who are still shouting that Papua is Free are those who are unable to compete, don't want to work hard, and can only undermine the country," he said.

Pangdam invites all citizens to unite and close the conflict room. "Don't make it a conflict. Differences must be closed, we support the local government," he said.

On that occasion, the Regional Commander also presented four soldiers of the Indonesian Army Women's Corps (Kowad) who were originally residents of Teluk Bintuni.

"This is proof, we are building Papuan human resources. Through the Caba Otsus program initiated by the Governor, 1,000 Indigenous Papuan soldiers (OAP) will return to build Papuan land. The government has provided many opportunities, opportunities for us to work," he said.

SOURCE: https://www.merdeka.com/events/pangdam-kasuari-yang-teriak-papua-merdeka-tak-mau-kerja-cepat-dan-merongrong-negara.html