Actions Allegedly Racist Ambroncius Nababan Goes To Pigai Damages The Image Of Batak People In Tanah Papua

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JAKARTA - The Batak community in Papua Province has criticized the racism alleged by Hanuara Party politician Ambroncius Nababan against activist Natalius Pigai. This case must be processed by the police.

This was the statement made by Kenan Sipayung, the head of the Batak Community Harmony in Papua Province in an electronic message received by journalists in Jayapura, Tuesday, January 27.

"The harmony of the Batak Community of Papua Province asks the police of the Republic of Indonesia to thoroughly investigate and process it in accordance with the prevailing laws and regulations," said Kenan.

According to Kenan, Ambroncius Nababan's statement was a personal statement, so it did not represent the Batak community in Tanah Papua.

"The actions of Ambroncius Nababan's brother have damaged the image of the Batak people in Indonesia, especially in Papua, especially since his statement could create a misunderstanding between the Batak and other tribes in Papua," he said.

In line with Kenan Sipayung, the Batak Community Leader in Papua, Makmur Nababan, accompanied by the Chairman of the Batak Youth Association (IPBP) Jee Somosir added, in addition to issuing a statement, his party also plans to visit the Papua Police to make a police report.

"What Ambroncius Nababan did was an act that was against the law, even very disturbing for the Batak people who live side by side with people from various ethnic groups in Papua," he said.

He added that his party hopes that law enforcement officers will immediately take firm action against Amborincius Nababan, especially since his actions are destructive to the peace between all associations in the Land of Papua, especially as the Batak community.