Hundreds Of Nakes In Jayapura Lighting Candles Related To KKB Brutal Attack Tragedy In Kiwirok

JAYAPURA - Around 300 health workers from various professional organizations filled the Taman Imbi area, Jayapura, Papua. Health workers held a candlelight event related to the tragedy that befell their colleagues in Kiwirok, Bintang Mountains Regency.

The health workers who attended included IDI, Patelki, HAKLI, Persagi, IBI, IAKMI, IAI and PPNI organizations.

The action began by reading a declaration containing four points, namely, first, concern over the occurrence of violent acts that caused death and serious injuries and trauma experienced by health workers in Kiwirok, Bintang Mountains.

Second, reject every act of violence against health workers carried out by parties in the name of anything. Third, ask for security guarantees for all health workers who serve in Papua Province, especially in conflict-prone areas.

Meanwhile, the fourth point is to encourage the recruitment of health personnel placement policies that are in favor of the local community and culture.

After reading the declaration, it was continued by reciting poetry in turn and praying and lighting candles.

The health workers who were present were seen wearing white shirts and black bottoms with black ribbons on their sleeves as a sign of mourning.

Several health workers who were present hoped that no more of their colleagues would be victimized by any party.

"Lami hopes that there will be no more health workers who are victims of abuse and even get injured and even die," said Sister Siti Soltief.

Apart from health workers from various professional organizations, residents and members of the TNI were also seen.

Five health workers were injured and one of them, Gabriela Meilan, died as a result of being abused by the KKB who set fire to public facilities in Kiwirok, Monday, September 13. Gabriela Meilan's body, Tuesday, September 21, was evacuated to Jayapura.

Four health workers who are still being treated at Marthen Indey Hospital, namely dr. Restu Pamanggi, Katrianti Tandila, Emanuel Abi, and Kristina Sampe Tonapa.