Budiriza, Jakarta – Indonesian Police Chief, Sutanto has said he assumes that rumors spread by foreign parties are aimed at splitting Indonesia apart.

He called on all elements of the nation not to be provoked because this would only further the interests of the foreign parties.

"This provocation from outside parties is extremely cruel," Sutanto told the press at Sari Pan Pacific Hotel, after his speech at a State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) CEO gathering.

Sutanto said there were clear indications of the involvement of foreign NGOs, especially Australia NGOs, in the Abepura riot. This is shown by the protests against PT Freeport Indonesia's activities which occurred in many places at the same time. "You can see it yourself," he said.

Sutanto asked all community elements to be firm and bond against these foreign efforts. "We must not become the tools of foreign parties, as this would cause losses," he said According to him, the rumor of the deaths of 16 Cendrawasih University students is mere slander. "I ask that this rumor not be repeated," said Sutanto.