KontraS Papua, the Commission for the Disappeared and Victims of Violence, is convinced that the detention of five nurses by the police in Papua is a violation of their human rights. KontraS Papua member, Olga Helena Hamadi said that the police should not treat the nurses as criminals, adding that the government should quickly act to resolve this case.

She also said that it was wrong for the governor of Papua Barnabas Suebu to ignore this case, as the consequences are being felt by many others in Papua. 'Many people have already become victims.'

Hamadi urged Komnas HAM, the National Human Rights Commission, to continue with its investigations into this case to mediate in the case. "They need to work harder to produce stronger evidence to bring an end to this case," she said.

She also suggested that the police should hand this case over the government in order to reach a settlement.

As already reported, eight nurses have been identified for questioning, five of whom have been arrested and are being held by the police. Five of the nurses have already been declared suspects, while two others are currently being interrogated.