More soldiers are ready to be deployed if needed to secure the repeat voting, Commander of the XVII/Cendrawasih Regional Military Command Major General Rudi Puruwito stated in the city of Jayapura on Tuesday.
He said five districts in Papua are vulnerable to security disturbances before and during the regional elections, including threats from armed groups.
The districts are Jayapura, Keerom, Mamberamo Raya, Waropen, and Kepulauan Yapen, he stated, adding that the Indonesian Military (TNI) works closely with the Indonesian Police (Polri) to secure the repeat voting.
TNI personnel are also prepared to assist in delivering election logistics to regions holding repeat voting on August 6, if requested by the General Elections Commission (KPU), Puruwito stated.
Two pairs of candidates are contesting the Papua governor and deputy governor positions, while four candidates are competing for the Boven Digoel district head and deputy head roles.
Translator: Rahmad Nasution
Editor: Aditya Eko Sigit Wicaksono
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