Indonesia: Threats to Japanese, Chinese, and American Nationals, as well as the Interests of Japan, China, and the U.S. – Call for Attacks by Papuan Separatist Extremist Groups

• On August 29, the central command of the Papuan separatist extremist group, the “West Papua National Liberation Army – Free Papua Movement (TPNPB-OPM),” called on Papuans to attack targets related to the United States, China, Japan, and countries involved in illegal mining in Papua.
• In the Papua region (Papua Province, West Papua Province, South Papua Province, Central Papua Province, Highland Papua Province, and Southwest Papua Province), voices calling for independence remain. In particular, sporadic attacks by the TPNPB-OPM against security forces and companies have occurred in Central Papua Province (such as Mimika Regency and Puncak Jaya Regency) and Highland Papua Province (such as Nduga Regency).
• Please refrain from non-essential travel to the above-mentioned areas. If you must stay in these areas, make every effort to gather the latest information on the local security situation, take adequate safety precautions, and pay special attention to avoid getting caught up in unforeseen circumstances.

1. On August 29, the central command of the Papuan separatist extremist group, the “West Papua National Liberation Army – Free Papua Movement (TPNPB-OPM),” issued a Facebook post warning foreign companies and global capitalists to leave Papua in protest of gold mining and other natural resource exploitation. The post also called on Papuans to attack targets related to the United States, China, Japan, and countries involved in illegal mining.
2. In the Papua region (Papua Province, West Papua Province, South Papua Province, Central Papua Province, Highland Papua Province, and Southwest Papua Province), voices calling for independence remain. In particular, sporadic attacks by the TPNPB-OPM against security forces and companies have occurred in Central Papua Province (such as Mimika Regency and Puncak Jaya Regency) and Highland Papua Province (such as Nduga Regency).
3. Please refrain from non-essential travel to the above-mentioned areas. If you must stay in these areas, make every effort to gather the latest information on the local security situation, take adequate safety precautions, and pay special attention to avoid getting caught up in unforeseen circumstances.