West Papua rebels claim responsibility for killing three indigenous Papuan 'traitors'
The West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) has claimed responsibility for the execution of three indigenous Papuans accused of spying for Indonesia. The group also warned against cooperation with the Indonesian military and cited the recent killing of an American pilot.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing violent conflict and instability in the West Papua region, which has significant human rights and geopolitical implications.
West Papuan militants have claimed responsibility for the deaths of three indigenous Papuans, who they claim were supplying intelligence to Indonesia.
In a statement, the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) said the three were executed in Yahukimo as traitors to Papua's independence movement.
It claims to have evidence that the three Papuans had caused the deaths of several TPNPB troops.
Along with the three Papuans, the TPNPB also killed an Indonesian Brimob police officer.
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