Soldiers' Softer Approach

General Andika Perkasa is calling for a non-military approach to resolve conflicts in Papua. It is considered not effective unless troops are withdrawn.

Raymundus Rikang

January 10, 2022

A MEETING lasting nearly an hour was held at the headquarters of the Cenderawasih Regional Military Command in Jayapura, on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, discussing the conflict in Papua. Speaking to the guests, Gen. Andika Perkasa, Commander of the Indonesian Military (TNI), conveyed his intention to settle the protracted conflict in Papua. 

“He wants the situation in Papua to be resolved peacefully,” said Apolo Safanpo, Rector

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