Sinak, Central Papua - Seven former members of the West Papua National Liberation Army, the Free Papua Organization or TPNPB OPM Kodap XXVII/Sinak declared their loyalty to the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia (NKRI). The pledge was held at the Sinak BNPB Post Task Force Yonif 142/Ksatria Jaya, Sinak District, Puncak Regency, Saturday, December 20, 2025.
The seven former TPNPB OPM were previously involved in the burning of the Sinak District High School and the kidnapping of West Sinak Puskesmas employees in 2024. The oath ceremony was witnessed by local security personnel and community leaders.
In their pledge, they expressed their loyalty to the Republic of Indonesia, rejected separatist movements, and committed to maintaining security and order in the Sinak District.
Representative of the former OPM, Tenius Tabuni, emphasized that the decision to return to the Republic of Indonesia was made with full awareness. He said that the path of violence and division did not bring benefits to the community, but rather caused suffering and hindered Papua's progress.
Dansatgas Yonif 142/Ksatria Jaya, Letkol Inf Dicky Sakti Maulana, emphasized that the return of seven former TPNPB OPM was the result of a humanistic approach carried out by the TNI.
"To our brothers and sisters who have returned to the embrace of Mother Earth today, we express our highest appreciation. We hope that the pledges made today can bring change and understanding, and serve as an example for other parties who are still affiliated with the OPM TPNPB group so that they do not return to that path," said Dicky.
The community figure of Sinak District, Tinus Talenggeng, hopes that the pledge will create a safe and peaceful condition, so that the community can carry out activities without fear and trauma due to security disturbances and threats.
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