Jakarta, VIVA – Intelligence and security inspector Ngasiman Joonego described the approach as lenient. (friendly attitude) What has been done with the release of Susi Air pilot Captain Philip Mark Mehrtens may be a new step forward in the fight against the Free Papua Organization (FPO)/KKB problem in Papua.
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“This shows that there is a new breakthrough in resolving the KKB issue in Papua,” Simon, his nickname, said in a statement received in Jakarta on Saturday, September 21, 2024.
He called the approach using models. soft focus This is not the first time it has been used by Indonesian defence and security forces, but it has also been used during the resolution of the conflict in Aceh.
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He is optimistic that this model can be used as a common reference by the TNI, the National Police, government officials and others to deal with national threats.
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“We hope that this is the beginning of a better future for Papua, considering that the various acts of violence that have caused loss of life in the past have been very damaging to society,” he said.
He also thanked Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto, the TNI and the National Police, as well as other parties involved, for the successful release of Captain Philip.
“We thank President Joko Widodo, Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto, the Indonesian National Police (Polri), the Indonesian National Army (TNI), the State Intelligence Agency (BIN), the Papuan regional government, religious and traditional leaders in Papua, as well as all parties who contributed to the release of Captain Philip,” he said.
Susi Air pilot Philip Mark Mehrtens is happy to be reunited with his family after being released from KKB hostages (source: special)
Susi Air captain Philip Mark Mehrtens, who had been held hostage by the OPM/KKB under the command of Egianus Kogoya since February 2023, was finally released on 21 September.
Head of Public Relations Task Force for Operation Kartenz 2024, AKBP Bayu Suseno, said that pilot Philip was successfully freed and picked up by a joint team located in Yuguru Village, Maibarok District, Nduga Regency and immediately transferred to Mako Brimob Battalion B. / Timika flew away. .
The head of the Peace Operation Kartens 2024 Brigade, General Faizal Ramazani, stressed that the Peace Operation Kartens 2024 Task Force prefers soft, not hard, approaches in the effort to free pilot Philip Mark Mehrtens, who was being held hostage by the KGB.
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“Yes, it is true, we are prioritizing outreach through religious, ecclesiastical, traditional figures and close family members of Egianus Kogoya,” Faizal said in his statement in Jakarta on Saturday. (ant)
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He also thanked Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto, the TNI and the National Police, as well as other parties involved, for the successful release of Captain Philip.
