Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Papuan Declaration and Violence: Two More Articles from Jakarta Globe

Two more articles on the violence following the Papuan declaration of independence from Indonesia.

Read:

Dozens Injured and 'Chaos' as Shots Ring Out.

Shots Fired in Response to Papuan Declaration of Independence?

Check out the headline from today's Jakarta Globe:  Indonesian Military Opens Fire Near Papuan Congress.

Want a nutshell? Basically:

"The report states that 'credible sources on the ground' have confirmed that at 3:30 p.m., soldiers opened fire on the gathering, held at a  field in Padang Bulan Abepura.

There are unconfirmed reports that at least one person has been killed and others injured.

The warning shots were fired in response to an alleged announcement by the Papuan Peoples’ Assembly (MRP) declaring the province’s independence from Indonesia...."