TNI Engages OPM in Papua Amid Independence Day Celebrations, 1 Soldier Dead, 2 Injured
A firefight erupted between the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) and the West Papua National Liberation Army (OPM) in Mimika Regency, Papua, during Indonesian Independence Day celebrations. The clash resulted in one soldier killed and two injured. Authorities are currently working to resolve the situation and track down the perpetrators.
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