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        "id": 1920670,
        "msgid": "central-papua-prepares-temporary-offices-after-puncak-riots-1786729905",
        "date": "2026-08-14 23:52:59",
        "title": "Central Papua Prepares Temporary Offices After Puncak Riots",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Politics",
        "summary": "The Central Papua provincial government is arranging temporary facilities to restore public services in Puncak Regency after riots destroyed 18 government offices. Governor Meki Nawipa confirmed that officials have been dispatched to ensure administrative continuity while damage assessments and security measures are underway. The unrest was reportedly triggered by disputes over the transparent distribution of Village Funds, prompting authorities to prioritise dialogue with local leaders to prevent further conflict.",
        "content": "<p>The Central Papua provincial government is preparing to restore\npublic services in Puncak Regency after a riot resulted in 18 government\noffices being burned, damaged, or looted.<\/p>\n<p>Central Papua Governor Meki Nawipa stated in a written release\nreceived in Nabire on Friday that the provincial government is ensuring\nthat government services continue during the handling and recovery\nprocess.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe will not leave them to manage alone; we will continue to stand\ntogether with the community in Ilaga. Several heads of regional\napparatus organisations have been dispatched first to Ilaga to assist in\nhandling the aftermath,\u201d Meki said while chairing a coordination meeting\nin Ilaga, Puncak Regency, on Friday.<\/p>\n<p>The Central Papua Provincial Government and the Puncak Regency\nGovernment are prioritising an inventory of damage to buildings,\nequipment, and documents as a basis for preparing rehabilitation and\nreconstruction plans for the government facilities. The government is\nalso preparing alternative facilities or temporary workspaces to ensure\nthat services to the community continue.<\/p>\n<p>From a security perspective, the regional government, together with\nthe Indonesian National Armed Forces, the Indonesian National Police,\nand the Regional Leadership Coordination Forum, are taking steps to\nrestore security and order. The government is also working to rebuild\npublic trust through dialogue with various parties.<\/p>\n<p>Central Papua Vice Governor Deinas Geley said the issue in Puncak\nRegency is a serious concern for the provincial government, requiring\nsynergy from various parties to prevent similar incidents.<\/p>\n<p>The meeting agreed to accelerate the repair and rehabilitation of\naffected government offices and to resolve the issue of distributing the\nfirst phase of the 2026 fiscal year Village Funds transparently. The\ngovernment will also enhance communication and dialogue with traditional\nleaders, religious leaders, and the community to prevent\nmisunderstandings that could potentially trigger conflict.<\/p>\n<p>The riot occurred in Ilaga, Puncak Regency, on Tuesday night. The\nCentral Papua Regional Police have processed the crime scene involving\nthe 18 government offices that were burned, damaged, or looted. Despite\nthe damage to several facilities, the Puncak Regency Government has\nensured that the wheels of government and services to the community\ncontinue to operate.<\/p>\n<p>The coordination meeting was attended by the Acting Regent of Puncak,\nofficials from the Regional Leadership Coordination Forum, and district\nand village heads.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/central-papua-prepares-temporary-offices-after-puncak-riots-1786729905",
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