Military and civil relations in Papua are still vulnerable

Why are civil and military relations difficult to harmonize in Papua? Why the conflict never stops.

Kepala Kantor Perwakilan Komnas HAM Papua, Frits Ramandey. Source: Supplied

Papua experienced a number of events that confronted civil society and the military in recent weeks.

There was a shooting in Nduga City, a refusal to build a military headquarters in Tambraw and last month there was a violent action by the police which caused a farmer to die in Boven Digul.

Listen to the analysis from the Head of the Komnas HAM Representative Office in Papua, Frits Ramandey.

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