Keerom \u2013 Traditional leader (Ondoafi) Kwana has called on residents of Keerom District, Papua Province, to maintain peace and social harmony ahead of Indonesia\u2019s 81st Independence Day on August 17, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The appeal was made amid preparations for the Independence Day commemoration, with Kwana emphasizing the importance of preventing provocations and actions that could disrupt security and public order. He urged residents to remain calm and avoid being influenced by information or statements that could trigger tension in the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to Kwana, maintaining peace is a shared responsibility involving traditional leaders, religious figures, community leaders, government officials, security personnel, and residents. Cooperation among these elements is considered important to ensure that the Independence Day celebrations can take place safely and peacefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also encouraged the people of Keerom to use the Independence Day momentum to strengthen unity and mutual respect among communities. Differences in backgrounds and views, he said, should not become a reason for conflict or division.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The traditional leader further urged young people to play an active role in maintaining a conducive environment by engaging in positive activities and avoiding acts that could create social unrest. Community participation, he said, is essential in protecting the peaceful atmosphere in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kwana expressed hope that the people of Keerom would be able to celebrate Independence Day in a safe, orderly, and peaceful atmosphere. He said that preserving peace in the region is an important part of contributing to the broader efforts to maintain stability and national unity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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