Papuan Separatists Designated as Terrorist Organization Published April 29th, 2021 - 10:36 GMT
Papuan separatists. (AFP/ File Photo)
Highlights
Move comes after armed group killed Indonesian military general 2 days ago amid rumbling conflict in archipelago s far east
The Indonesian government officially designated the West Papua National Liberation Army, an armed separatist group in far east of the archipelago, as a terrorist organization.
The decision was taken based on suggestions from the community leaders, security forces, and the Papuan regional government, said Mahfud MD, the coordinating minister for political, legal, and security affairs of the country.
Indonesia has just declared the West Papua National Liberation Army a terrorist organisation.
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