THE GOVERNMENT will continue to boost development in Papua to improve the welfare of the people in the province. The government does not want the Papuan people to fail to feel welfare just because of the actions of armed criminal groups (KKB).
“Yes, in Papua, the development process is currently being carried out to improve the welfare of the Papuan people,” said Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs Hadi Tjahjanto at Halim Perdana Kusuma Airport, East Jakarta, Saturday (21/9/2024).
Hadi agreed that the terrain for development in Papua was very difficult so the involvement of the TNI-Polri was very important.
“In the construction process, due to the difficult terrain, we involve the TNI and Polri to secure the construction process,” he continued.
According to him, security has been tightened in a number of areas considered vulnerable.
“And the part that we convey or provide support for is in areas that are considered to be experiencing disruption, and until now we continue to carry out these activities,” said Hadi.
Also read: Captain Philip Mark Mehrtens Brought to Jakarta by Indonesian Air Force Plane
For information, Susi Air Pilot Captain Philip Mark Mehrtens was held hostage by KKB in Papua. However, he was released after the government conducted a long negotiation process for approximately 19 months.
Philip has been handed over to the New Zealand Embassy. The government has handed over responsibility after carrying out the pick-up.
Philip Mark Mehrtens was freed by the Cartenz Peace Task Force from the hostage-taking by the Armed Criminal Group (KKB) Egianus Kogoya. Head of Task Force Philip was freed and picked up by a joint team located in Yuguru Village, Maibarok District, Nduga Regency and immediately flown to Mako Brimob Battalion B/Timika.
“We will fly him to Jakarta to then carry out the next process, so that’s it for now from me,” said Pangkogabwilhan III Lt. Gen. TNI Bambang Trisnohadi during a press conference in Timika, Saturday, September 21, 2024. (Can/P-3)
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