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        "msgid": "habema-operations-command-ready-to-evacuate-eight-civilian-corpses-killed-by-the-tpnpb-opm-kodap-xvi-1779542122",
        "date": "2026-05-22 16:17:00",
        "title": "Habema Operations Command ready to evacuate eight civilian corpses killed by the TPNPB-OPM Kodap XVI",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Politics",
        "summary": "The Habema Operations Command says it is ready to evacuate eight civilians killed by the TPNPB-OPM Kodap XVI, after the commander inspected troops and equipment. Extreme terrain in Korowai, Yahukimo, and adverse weather could slow the operation, but authorities are confident in preparations. Security patrols in Yahukimo will be intensified as the search for suspects continues.",
        "content": "<p>Jakarta (ANTARA) \u2013 The Commander of the Habema Operations Command\n(Pangkoops Habema), Major General TNI Yudha Airlangga, has confirmed\nthat all personnel and main weapon systems (alutsista) are prepared to\nevacuate eight civilians who were murdered by the armed separatist group\nTPNPB-OPM, Kodap XVI. This assurance followed Yudha\u2019s direct inspection\nof the troops, from equipment readiness to physical preparedness. \u201cAll\npersonnel and supporting alutsista are ready to execute the evacuation\nto the fullest while taking into account security factors, terrain\nconditions, and the safety of all on the ground,\u201d Yudha said in a\nstatement received in Jakarta on Friday. He noted that physical\nreadiness and equipment are crucial as troops will undertake evacuation\nin a terrain that is relatively difficult to access, namely in the\nKorowai and Yahukimo regions. In addition to challenging terrain,\nextreme weather could slow the movement to the evacuation site.\nNevertheless, Yudha is confident that with all preparations, his unit\nwill be able to traverse the terrain. During the inspection, he also\ntook the opportunity to advise soldiers to strengthen the evacuation\nprocess strategy. However, when ANTARA asked when the evacuation would\nbegin, Koops Habema could not provide further details. It is worth\nnoting that eight civilian gold miners were killed by the OPM in the\nKorowai area, Yahukimo Regency, Papua Pegunungan, on Wednesday (20\/5).\nThe Head of Public Information Koops TNI Habema, Lieutenant Colonel Inf\nM. Wirya Arthadiguna, explained that the eight civilians were killed by\nthe OPM because they were accused of being spies for security forces.\n\u201cThe eight people were not security personnel as alleged by the OPM, but\ncivilians who were engaged in gold mining activities in the area,\u201d he\nsaid in a Jakarta-dated statement on Thursday (21\/5). Wirya explained\nthat the perpetrators were members of the TPNPB-OPM Kodap XVI Yahukimo\nled by Major Kopitua Heluka, along with troops from Yamue Battalion\nunder the command of Major Dejang Heluka. After killing the eight\ncivilians, the OPM group reportedly fled to another area. To date, Koops\nHabema is continuing to hunt the perpetrators who are still at large. At\nthe same time, Koops Habema personnel will increase patrols and security\nin Yahukimo to ensure the safety of local residents.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/habema-operations-command-ready-to-evacuate-eight-civilian-corpses-killed-by-the-tpnpb-opm-kodap-xvi-1779542122",
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