IDI Papua Urges Maximum Security For Healthcare Workers From KKB Terror, Police Give Attention

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JAKARTA - The National Police has stated that they are paying special attention to the attack on the Armed Criminal Group (KKB) that killed medical personnel in Kiwirok District, Bintang Mountains Regency, Papua.

The statement was in response to the response from the Indonesian Doctors Association (IDI) Papua which condemned acts of violence against a number of health workers.

"Of course, when there is an urge to how to secure health workers, it becomes the concern of the TNI-Polri to be able to secure it. So that health services in Papua can run well," said Karo Penmas of the Public Relations Division of the Police Brigadier General Rusdi Hartono to reporters, Friday, 17 September.

In addition, the current condition in Papua has become a priority for the TNI-Polri. Especially about the acts of terrorism committed by the KKB.

"Of course, this has become a matter of concern for the National Police Headquarters, how to increase rather than escalate the activities of the KKB itself. That is the concern of the Police Headquarters and the TNI," said Rusdi.

For now, said Rusdi, the TNI-Polri continue to take certain steps. The goal is to restore conducive conditions in Papua.

"Now efforts are being made to restore conditions from Papua to being conducive, it is being worked on," said Rusdi.

Meanwhile, IDI Papua Province condemned the acts of violence experienced by a number of health workers in Kiwirok District, Bintang Mountains Regency, Papua Province, by KKB.

"We ask the Papuan provincial government and the TNI-Polri to ensure the security and safety of health workers on duty throughout Papua," said Donald Aronggear, Chair of the IDI Papua Region.

Donald called for a statement on the position of the IDI organization to ask for guarantees for the security and safety of health workers for the smooth running of health services throughout the Papua region.

The call was conveyed by IDI Papua to all relevant parties, especially the Papua Provincial Government.

"We also ask the Papuan Provincial Government to coordinate with the city/district government, religious leaders, traditional leaders, and community leaders to be involved in maintaining the security of health workers in carrying out their duties," he said.