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The West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) said it is ready to provide guarantees for humanitarian organizations who are neutral, independent and impartial.
Gold and copper producer PT Freeport Indonesia workers rest after being rescued by Indonesian Military's (TNI) Operation Command (Koops) in Timika regency, Central Papua, in this photo released on Jan. 12, 2026. The workers were trapped for three days due to threats by the Free Papua Organization (OPM) armed group, before being rescued on Jan. 10, 2026. (Courtesy of TNI/-)
Papuan rebels have claimed they would facilitate access for humanitarian organizations under the supervision of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to assist Papuans who are affected by conflict and in evacuation centers.The West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB), the armed wing of the Free Papua Organization (OPM), has requested the government to thus allow access for the evacuees affected by the conflict.
