Jakarta, March 24 -- Human Rights Minister Natalius Pigai has established communication with the provincial governments of East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) and Highland Papua following an attack on civilians by an insurgent group in Highland Papua's Yahukimo District.

"I have coordinated with the NTT governor and authorities in Highland Papua to ensure that the victims receive optimal care while advocating for maximum treatment for the injured," he noted in a statement received in Jakarta on Monday.

While expressing regret and condolences over the incident, which resulted in one fatality on Friday (March 21), Pigai urged local authorities to enhance civilian protection to prevent similar events in the future.

"We deeply regret the Yahukimo inc...