JAYAPURA, PAPUA – The Papua Regional Police (Polda Papua) has reaffirmed that the handling of armed groups in several parts of Papua is carried out in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs), applicable laws and regulations, while taking into account conditions on the ground.
Papua Deputy Police Chief Brig. Gen. Pol. Muhajir said that addressing security disturbances should not focus solely on law enforcement, but should also be accompanied by social and humanitarian approaches to better understand the conditions of communities affected by security issues.
“The members of the KKB have various backgrounds that need to be viewed comprehensively. Therefore, the government and security forces continue to promote social and humanitarian approaches, including providing access to education for communities and children living in affected areas,” Muhajir said in Jayapura on Tuesday.
According to Muhajir, the security situation in Papua remains a matter of concern, particularly in areas facing geographical challenges and potential security disturbances. For this reason, Polda Papua continues to monitor developments in each jurisdiction.
Muhajir conveyed the same message during a courtesy visit by Dutch Deputy Ambassador to Indonesia Adriaan Palm. During the meeting, Polda Papua explained its mechanisms for monitoring the situation and following up on information received from the field.
Muhajir emphasized that security management is carried out through coordination among relevant stakeholders. The police continue to communicate with local governments and communities to obtain information and maintain security and stability across Papua.
He said community involvement is an important part of creating a conducive security environment, particularly in areas facing geographical and social challenges.
“Security forces will take firm action, particularly when actions threaten the safety of the public, in accordance with the law and applicable regulations,” he said.
Meanwhile, Dutch Deputy Ambassador to Indonesia Adriaan Palm said his visit to Papua was part of the Dutch Government’s efforts to gain a direct understanding of conditions in various parts of Indonesia.
Adriaan said the delegation also wanted to learn about developments since its previous visit and hear directly from various perspectives regarding the situation in Papua.
He added that the Netherlands remains committed to strengthening relations and cooperation with Indonesia across various sectors, including agriculture, water management, renewable energy, the environment, maritime affairs, education, and culture.
“Relations between Indonesia and the Netherlands are built on the principles of partnership and equal cooperation,” Adriaan said.
