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Jakarta, CNN Indonesia –
Polda West Papua 36 people were arrested in the Manokwari and Sorong city areas manifestation in commemoration of the birthday of the West Papua New Guinea National Congress (WPNGNC).
West Papua Regional Police Chief of Public Relations AKBP Adam Erwindi said the police were requesting information from those arrested.
“Manokwari Police insupport for The West Papua Police Mobile Brigade has obtained and taken information, “Erwindi said when confirmed. CNNIndonesia.com, Friday (11/27).
He explained that the demonstration did not send a notification to the police. Therefore, the police claimed that they had the authority to disperse the action.
In addition, he said, it was considered that the demonstration had disturbed public order and obstructed the road so that other road users could not pass.
“The material of the demonstration also violates article 6 of Law Number 9 of 1998,” he continued.
In accordance with the provisions of this article, it is established that when expressing their opinions, citizens must respect the rights and freedoms of others, respect moral standards and maintain security and public order.
He asked those who carried out the demonstration to pay attention to the security and order situation in the community. He also recalled that any act of transmission of aspirations can be in accordance with the procedures regulated by law.
“If it does not comply with the above, then the police according to the mandate of the law are obliged to disband,” he said.
For information, at least two members of the West Papua Regional Police Mobile Brigade were injured as a result of being struck by stones when disrupting the action.
Reporting from BetweenThe crowd that did not accept them was dispersed and immediately threw stones and bottles at the police, for which the crowd was repelled with tear gas shots.
The crowd that was turned away became increasingly brutal and continued to throw stones and bottles at the police. The crowd also fired fireworks at the police.
The protesters shouted “Free Papua” while throwing stones at the police.
(mjo / psp)
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