The Governor Of South Sulawesi Ensures Makassar Is Safe After Conflicts Between Papuan Dormitory Youth And CSOs

MAKASSAR - Governor of South Sulawesi Andi Sudirman Sulaiman has coordinated with the security forces and ensured that Makassar City is safe, peaceful, and under control following the clashes between Papuan youth dormitories and mass organizations in the capital of South Sulawesi.

A number of joint police personnel were alerted around Dormitory VI Papua on Jalan Lanto Daeng Pasewang, Makassar City, after clashes involving mass demonstrations against the New Autonomy Region (DOB) with members of community organizations (ormas).

"We have suppressed the clashes, we have dispatched the apparatus," said Andi Sudirman in Makassar, quoted by Antara, Thursday, June 9.

Andi Sudirman asked all parties to exercise restraint and not be provoked to create conducive conditions in South Sulawesi.

"I'm sure God willing, there will be no more clashes. I ask that there are no misunderstandings, all parties can restrain themselves," he explained.

The day before, there was a demonstration by the Papuan People's Petition (PRP) with a number of demands. The action was carried out on the highway and then the BMI mass organization came and asked to disperse and take action in the dormitory. Then there was a clash.

The demonstrators withdrew into the Papuan Dormitory and continued their speeches with the same demands. Then the mass of action dispersed.