PGI Asks the Government to Form an Independent Investigation Team for the Massacre of 10 Civilians in Nduga Papua

The Communion of Churches in Indonesia (PGI) expressed concern over the shooting and massacre case carried out by the Armed Criminal Group (KKB) against 12 civilians in Nogolait village, Keneyam District, Nduga Regency, Papua, Saturday (16/7).

PGI asked the government to form an independent investigative team to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the killings of civilians.

“PGI expresses its deep concern and condolences for the 10 victims and 2 critical people, including Pdt. Eliaser Baner from the Indonesian Gospel Camp Church,” said PGI Executive Secretary, Pdt. Henrek Lokra in a press statement received by Mambruks.com, Monday (18/7).
 
Ten of the 12 civilians were killed by the KKB on Saturday last week. Of the 10 victims who died, two of them were religious leaders, namely Pastor Eliaser Baye and Ustaz Daeng Marannu.

Eliaser Baner (54) is a pastor of the Indonesian Gospel Camp Church. Meanwhile, Ustaz Daeng Marannu used to preach at the Kenyam Mosque, Nogolait Village, Nduga Regency, Papua.

According to PGI, the killing of 10 civilians from the Nogolait village adds to the number of victims of the many murders that have occurred in Papua. The land of Papua is covered in blood, civilian casualties continue to fall.

"Various policies have been carried out to improve development in Papua, but there are still killings of people in the Land of Papua, I don't know who the real perpetrators are," said Henrek Lokra.
 
Therefore, PGI asked the government to form an independent investigation team so that the case could be revealed to the public. In addition, PGI also encourages the TNI/Polri to be able to make efforts to prevent the possibility of similar killings in the future and together with all elements of society create a peaceful society with a cultural approach.

SOURCE: https://www.mambruks.com/scoop/18175/pgi-minta-governmental-form-tim-investigasi-independen-pembantaian-10-warga-sipil-di-nduga-papua/