Since the 16 civilian who worked for the government were killed in a rebellattack at a remote location in the jungle in december, the violence has escalated. 400 students have been evacuated from the Ndugadistriktet, according to the Humanitarian Coordinators for Nduga and local education authorities.
– Some of the students suffer from trauma. When the military came, fled, some of them in horror, ” says Ence Geong on the organization.
in the region are also reported to have fled into the jungle. The military is accused of arson and of harassing and killing civilians.
the Military denies allegations of violence against civilians, and says it is moving on the rebels.
