Theys’ Death Stirs Up West Papuan’s Spirit of Struggle
19 September 2003 08:36 WIB
He said to Tempo News Room by phone today (12/11) thatthe Papuan Presidium would not stop their fight forfreedom because “it is not dependent upon one figurealone.” The Papuan Presidium, Beanal explained, hasbeen struggling for freedom only becaues it has thesupport of many people. Despite Theys' death, Papuanpeople would continue the struggle.
Beanal said he regretted Theys’ death and condemnedthose who had assassinated such a respected leader.Tom agreed that the incident must be related to apolitical agenda. When asked about the murderer,Beanal suspects the murderer or murderers came fromthe ranks of the Indonesian Military.
(Rydha Arlini)