World

Indonesia names six armed terrorist groups in Papua

Indonesian police have determined six armed separatist terrorist groups actively operating in Papua province’s mountainous areas, as military and police personnel intensify law enforcement operations against them.
Indonesia names six armed terrorist groups in Papua ảnh 1Police Chief Insp. Gen. Mathius D. Fakhiri in Papua, Indonesia (Photo: Antara)
Jakarta (VNA) –Indonesian police have determined six armed separatist terrorist groupsactively operating in Papua province’s mountainous areas, as military andpolice personnel intensify law enforcement operations against them.

Antara news agencyquoted Papua Police Chief Insp. Gen. Mathius Fakhiri as saying that the activearmed groups operate in the sub-districts of Ilaga and Beoga in Puncak district;Sugapa sub-district in Intan Jaya district; and Nduga district.

These notorious armedseparatist terrorists are led by figures placed on the Papua police's wantedlist, he said.

Army and policepersonnel had managed to restore law and order in Beoga sub-district after twoteachers were killed on April 8 and 9.

A joint team of armyand police personnel was additionally dispatched to Ilaga sub-district to stopthe armed groups' frequent security disturbances in the administrative areas ofthis capital city of Puncak district, he stated.

Fakhiri said thereinforcement of security personnel in Papua's mountainous areas is expected tohelp the Papua police soon arrest the masterminds behind the incidents of armedviolence that had claimed the lives of several unarmed and innocent civilians.

Indonesian CoordinatingMinister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs Mahfud MD said 417 people arenamed in the country’s terrorist list, adding that the data could continue togrow.  

In addition, 99 organisationsin Indonesia are listed as terrorist groups, according to data obtained from acourt decision dated April 14.

The minister said thatthe determination of Armed Criminal Groups (KKB) as a terrorist was not only a desireof the government, but also has a fairly strong legal basis, namely Law Number5 of 2018 concerning terrorism./.
VNA
#Indonesian police #armed separatist terrorist groups #Papua province #Armed Criminal Groups #vietnamplus #vietnam news agency Indonesia
Follow VietnamPlus

Related News

Indonesia arrests three terrorist suspects

Indonesia arrests three terrorist suspects

The Counterterrorism Special Detachment (Densus 88) of the Indonesian National Police on February 17 arrested three terrorist suspects with links to the Jamaah Ansharut Daulah (JAD) network.

See more

Illustrative image (Photo: bangkokpost.com)

Thailand’s fruit exports produce over 6.5 billion USD in 2024

Fruit was the most valuable agricultural export of Thailand last year, with total turnover hitting 6.51 billion USD, surpassing the five-year average of 5.86 billion USD and accounting for 22.6% of the total agricultural exports, according to the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO).

The Thai Chamber of Commerce is calling on the government to establish a "war room" to address tariff threats from the administration of US President Donald Trump. (Photo: nationthailand.com)

Thai government urged to set up 'war room' to tackle US tariffs

The TCC insisted the Prime Minister must chair this task force, comprising both public and private sector representatives, to formulate a proactive strategy against a possible resurgence of protectionist policies under the Trump 2.0 administration.

Former President of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte (Photo: AP)

Former Philippine President Duterte arrested on ICC warrant

The Philippine National Police on March 11 morning executed the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte in connection with his controversial policy in the war on drugs while in office, which left thousands of people dead.

Illutrative Image (Photo: cnbc.com)

Singapore to apply AI in elderly care

As Singapore's aging population grows rapidly, projected to reach 25% of the total population by 2030, technology is seen as a key solution to address healthcare workforce shortages.

(Photo: screenshot)

Argentine newspaper spotlights Vietnam's circular economic orientation

The article emphasised that the circular economy is a key development priority of Vietnam in the 2021 – 2030 period, with a vision to 2045, aiming to achieve the goals of waste management, efficient use of natural resources, environmental protection, disaster prevention, and climate change response.

The cruise ship ‘Celebrity Solstice’ docks off the coast of Koh Samui with 2,852 passengers in January 2024. (Photo: bangkokpost.com)

Thailand advances plans for major southern Marina

The project to build a marina in the southern province of Surat Thani is estimated to cost 12.172 billion THB (360 million USD) and is expected to accommodate 120 cruise routes annually, generating at least 8 billion THB in revenue.

Malaysia's palm oil stocks hit 22-month low

Malaysia's palm oil stocks hit 22-month low

Malaysia's palm oil stocks in February dropped by 4.31% to 1.51 million metric tonnes, the lowest since April 2023. Crude palm oil production in the month was down 4.16% to 1.19 million tonnes, the lowest in three years, after floods disrupted production. Palm oil exports fell 16.27% to hit a 4-year low of 1 million tonnes.

Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra (Photo: Nation Thailand)

Thailand tightens security following violent attacks in deep south

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has ordered heightened security measures and increased night in the country’s deep south following a series of violent attacks in Sungai Kolok, a border city in Narathiwat province, which left two security officers dead and 11 others injured.