Indonesia declares separatist rebels in restive Papua terrorists April 29, 2021 (Mainichi Japan) In this photo released by Indonesian Presidential Palace, Indonesian President Joko Widodo delivers his televised remarks at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, on April 26, 2021. (Indonesian Presidential Palace via AP) JAKARTA (Kyodo) -- The Indonesian government on Thursday officially declared separatist rebels in the restive province of Papua as terrorists and instructed security personnel to take necessary actions against them. "Organizations and people in Papua who have committed brutal or massive violence are categorized as terrorists," chief security minister Mahfud MD said. He cited a 2018 law that defines a terrorist as anyone who plans, incites and organizes any action using violence that creates terror or massive fear.