TNI ready to assist KPUD in Papua

TNI ready to assist KPUD in Papua

JAYAPURA, Papua: The Indonesian Military (TNI) are ready to help
poll organizer Papua KPUD to distribute election materials to
remote areas in the easternmost province of Papua, said TNI chief
Gen. Endriartono Sutarto.

Endriartono said on Wednesday that the TNI had readied five
helicopters in Papua to assist the Papua General Elections
Commission (KPUD) in the upcoming general elections.

Two helicopters were on standby at Sentani Airport in
Jayapura, and the remaining three helicopters were on standby at
Moses Kilangin Airport in the town of Timika.

"Don't rely on the TNI, as we have limited helicopters and
aircraft," said Endriartono while accompanying Minister of Home
Affairs Hari Sabarno on his visit to the mountainous areas of
Papua. -- JP