A skirmish occurred in the Maybrat region between the Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI) Habema Task Force, specifically the Yonif 9 Marine Battalion, and members of the Free Papua Organization (OPM) Kodap IV/Sorong Raya. The engagement resulted in the deaths of three individuals identified as members of the armed group.
The incident is part of ongoing security operations in the region involving the TNI's efforts to address armed activities by the OPM. Authorities have confirmed the casualties following the exchange of fire, marking a significant tactical encounter between state security forces and the separatist group in the Sorong Raya area.
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