By Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar
JAKARTA, March 24 (Bernama) -- A separatist attack in Indonesia’s Papua region left one dead and six injured, the military said in a statement.
The assault took place last Friday in Anggruk, Yahukimo regency, where rebels also set fire to education facilities.
“Troops were deployed to evacuate victims and secure the area,” said a military spokesperson, Brigadier General Kristomei Sianturi.
Authorities blamed Free Papua Movement (OPM) faction led by Elkius Kobak for the arson, accusing them of demanding money from teachers before turning violent.
Security forces later evacuated 42 teachers and healthcare workers to Jayapura.
The military has also tightened security and is working with local authorities to pursue the attackers.
Papua has long faced a separatist insurgency against Indonesian rule.
“The Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) will not stand by in the face of such cowardly and brutal acts,” Kristomei added.
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