Clashes Erupt During Papua Independence Demonstration in Yogyakarta
Yogyakarta, Indonesia – A peaceful demonstration advocating for Free West Papua turned violent on Sunday evening, December 1, 2024, along Jalan Kusumanegara in Yogyakarta, resulting in clashes between demonstrators and police.
The demonstration began calmly with participants holding banners highlighting Papua’s issues. Around 5:20 PM local time, as the crowd dispersed and headed east along Jalan Kusumanegara, tension escalated when someone unfurled a non-Indonesian flag.
Police intervened to secure the flag, triggering resistance from demonstrators and provoking a confrontation.
"We tried to secure the Morning Star flag," stated an unnamed police officer, "but they immediately attacked us."
The situation escalated rapidly, according to a local resident, B of Semaki Gede. "Everything happened so fast. The mob destroyed my neighbor’s expensive teakwood chair. It was either thrown or smashed," he said, adding, "The residents closed their gates to protect themselves. The crowd that had been moving west was pushed back east, towards the military barracks."
As a result of the violence, local authorities urged residents to close their gates to avoid further clashes and prevent curious onlookers from getting involved.
“The locals were asked to stay inside. It was a warning from the plainclothes police officers,” B explained.
Police are currently securing the area to prevent further unrest and maintain order.
The incident raises concerns about tensions surrounding the papua independence movement and the potential for renewed violence.
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