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They also took over the investigation from their Papuan counterparts, after they determined that Ambroncius lived in the Jakarta area. The Police also continued their investigation in spite of the Pro-Jamin head’s apology for his stunt. Investigators have 24 hours to press charges against him.

Ambroncius apologized to Natalius, and denied that he aimed to insult Papua or its people. “[The slur] was aimed solely at Natalius for his opposition to the mass Covid-19 vaccination program. Besides, the whole issue was meant to be a satire,” he maintained.

“Natalius reported Ambroncius after the latter posted the slur on Facebook. However, Natalius shared Amoroncius’s slight towards him on his Twitter feed, in a bid to expose and shame him. Ambroncius also apologized to President Jokowi for his indiscretion, and pledged to take responsibility for his actions if he was caught. If found guilty, he faces up to five years in jail.

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https://go.kompas.com/read/2021/01/27/061050174/indonesias-papua-province-urge-calm-after-online-racist-tensions?page=all#page2. 

Five Dead, 24 Receiving Intensive Treatment after Gas Well Burst on Indonesia's Sumatera Island

A high-pressure burst of gas at a well from a geothermal project operated by Indonesia's PT Sorik Marapi Geothermal Power (PT SMGP) killed five, including babies, and injured 24 others in Mandailing Natal, North Sumatera.

“As of now, the total number of victims reached 29 people, including five deaths,” said a spokesperson for the Mandailing Natal regency M. Sahnan Pasaribu on Monday, January 25.

Sahnan said the victims have been treated in Panyabungan Regional General Hospital (RSUD) and Permata Madina Hospital. Following a coordination meeting, we will focus on providing treatment for the victims and burial matters, he said.

The incident occurred in the geothermal plant in Sibanggor Julu Village in Puncak Sorik Marapi District, Mandailing Natal regency. At that time, PT SMGP was drilling the well at the geothermal site. Suddenly, the well released thick smoke, which was allegedly containing poisonous gas.

The alleged poisonous gas spread through the surrounding areas where many residents were doing activities on their farms. All of them are the residents of Sibanggor Julu Village in Puncak Sorik Marapi District, Madina Regency.

Source: https://go.kompas.com/read/2021/01/26/161149774/five-dead-24-receiving-intensive-treatment-after-gas-well-burst-on-indonesias.