https://www.radionz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/377601/west-papua-liberation-army-challenges-indonesian-military
*West Papua Liberation Army challenges Indonesian military* 6:32 am on 6 December 2018 Share this - Share on Linked In Share on Reddit Share on Google Plus Share via email Share on Facebook Share on Twitter The West Papua Liberation Army says it will meet Indonesian military and police on the battlefield. [image: West Papua Liberation Army at the issuance of a declaration of war against Indonesian security forces.] West Papua Liberation Army at the issuance of a declaration of war against Indonesian security forces. Photo: Supplied The separatist group on Tuesday claimed responsiblity for the killings of at least 24 Indonesian construction workers in Papua. In a statement on Wednesday, Liberation Army regional commander, Egianus Kogoya, reiterated claims the workers were soldiers disguised as civilians. He said military and police should engage the group in a "gentlemanly" manner and not attack Papuan civilians. [image: Indonesia Army Special Forces soldiers (Kopassus) perform a quick attack during a simulated hostage bus hijacking drill in their headquarters complex in Kandang Menjangan, Sukoharjo, Central Java, Indonesia, on Monday, September 16, 2013.] I ndonesia Army Special Forces soldiers (Kopassus) perform a quick attack during a simulated hostage bus hijacking drill in their headquarters complex in Kandang Menjangan, Sukoharjo, Central Java, Indonesia, on Monday, September 16, 2013.Photo: AFP / EyePress
