Teachers and Healthcare Workers Must Receive Protection from Violence in Papua
Papua Connection is calling for an end to armed violence in Papua, particularly targeting civilians, teachers, and healthcare workers. This call was made by the initiator of Papua Connection, Charles Kossay, during a National Dialogue and Declaration event in Jakarta on Wednesday (February 25th).
Charles emphasized that protecting teachers and healthcare workers is a humanitarian issue that cannot be compromised. According to him, these groups play a vital role in providing public services in Papua, and their safety and dignity must be protected.
“Every form of violence against teachers, healthcare workers, and civilians is a humanitarian terror. These actions by the KKB (Armed Criminal Group) not only violate humanitarian values but also undermine the hopes for the future of Papua,” he stated.
He also believes that the issue of Papua cannot be viewed in isolation, as development, human rights, and security are interconnected issues.
“Therefore, Papua Connection strongly rejects armed violence and also rejects provocations, disinformation, and the politicization of identity, including the exploitation of religious sentiments that can exacerbate the situation and harm the people of Papua,” he said.
Charles also expressed support for equitable, inclusive, and human rights-based development in Papua. He emphasized that development, including National Strategic Projects (PSN), must be carried out participatively in accordance with the mandate of Article 33 of the 1945 Constitution.
“Papua needs participatory development; the spirit of Article 33 of the 1945 Constitution must be realized in Papua. I believe that under the leadership of President Prabowo, this can be achieved. The most important thing is that the intentions and goals must truly be for the progress of the Papuan people,” he concluded.
Through this declaration, Papua Connection reaffirms its commitment to protecting civilians and strengthening national unity.
“Papua is an integral and inseparable part of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia, and protecting Papua means protecting the future of Indonesia. Let us care for Papua with humanitarian values and strengthen national unity,” he said.
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