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Military Operation in Papua Kills 12, Sparks Investigation

4/20/2026

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On April 14, an operation against separatists in central Papua reportedly killed 12 people, including women and children, according to the state-run rights commission.
The rights commission is investigating the fatalities and condemned the military's actions, urging reevaluation of operations against Papuan rebels.
The military said it had no information on civilian casualties.
Four rebels were killed in the operation, and a child died from a gunshot nearby in an unrelated incident.

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On April 14, an operation against separatists in central Papua reportedly killed 12 people, including women and children, according to the state-run rights commission.
The rights commission is investigating the fatalities and condemned the military's actions, urging reevaluation of operations against Papuan rebels.
The military said it had no information on civilian casualties.
Four rebels were killed in the operation, and a child died from a gunshot nearby in an unrelated incident.