Market brawl leaves 16 injured

Market brawl leaves 16 injured

JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Clashes in the Abepura traditional
market have left 16 people severely injured as of Monday, Antara
reported.

The news agency did not identify the victims, but said they
had suffered stab wounds.

The market reopened for business on Monday after security
personnel restored order. The security forces were seen standing
on alert throughout the market.

Witnesses said the clashes involved locals and migrants from
Bugis, South Sulawesi. They said the violence began on Saturday
after two locals, identified as Toto Lano and Hitam Watofa, were
stabbed by migrant traders.

The two disputing groups were involved in police-brokered
talks late on Monday. (amd)