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| Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, Djoko Suyanto. Photo: republika.co.id |
Jakarta, MAJALAH SELANGKAH - As reported majalahselangkah.com edition, Sunday, August 18, 2013, Australian activist group calling itself the Freedom Flotilla prepares three ships to sail from Cairns to Papua, on Saturday (08.17.13) last.
The activists are comprised of Aboriginal elders, Papuan refugees, filmmakers and other activists had come to Papua to highlight the need for peace and stability in Papua.
The arrival of the plan to get the government gets serious response. Reported, the Indonesian authorities have warned a group of activists did not sail to Australia to Papua or risk being intercepted or detained.
Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs, Djoko Suyanto told republika.co.id edition, Monday, August 19, 2013 said the army was stationed in Papua in anticipation of their trip.
"Army Navy (Navy) and Air Force (AU) has been put on alert in anticipation of their trip," said Djoko Suyanto at the media.
He said he has confirmed the matter to the Australian Ambassador to Indonesia, Greg Moriaty. According to the Greg, the activists planned to sail from Cairns to Papua New Guinea (PNG). "Not to Indonesia (Papua)," said Menkopolhukam.
To Moriaty, Djoko also said there should be no state should be the starting point and anyone who disrupt the sovereignty of other countries.
"It was very clear. Their activity if it is associated violence and human rights (Human Rights), we also have the same concern," said Djoko.
Reported, Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has issued a stern warning to other countries, and say, they must not violate the sovereignty of Indonesia and cause unrest.
He said the provinces of Papua is part of Indonesia and that should be respected. (GE / MS)
The activists are comprised of Aboriginal elders, Papuan refugees, filmmakers and other activists had come to Papua to highlight the need for peace and stability in Papua.
The arrival of the plan to get the government gets serious response. Reported, the Indonesian authorities have warned a group of activists did not sail to Australia to Papua or risk being intercepted or detained.
Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs, Djoko Suyanto told republika.co.id edition, Monday, August 19, 2013 said the army was stationed in Papua in anticipation of their trip.
"Army Navy (Navy) and Air Force (AU) has been put on alert in anticipation of their trip," said Djoko Suyanto at the media.
He said he has confirmed the matter to the Australian Ambassador to Indonesia, Greg Moriaty. According to the Greg, the activists planned to sail from Cairns to Papua New Guinea (PNG). "Not to Indonesia (Papua)," said Menkopolhukam.
To Moriaty, Djoko also said there should be no state should be the starting point and anyone who disrupt the sovereignty of other countries.
"It was very clear. Their activity if it is associated violence and human rights (Human Rights), we also have the same concern," said Djoko.
Reported, Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has issued a stern warning to other countries, and say, they must not violate the sovereignty of Indonesia and cause unrest.
He said the provinces of Papua is part of Indonesia and that should be respected. (GE / MS)
