armed clash at indonesian karaoke bar, 19 killed

Armed gangs clashed late at night at a karaoke bar in Sorong, Indonesia’s West Papua province. As a result of being set on fire during the conflict, a fire broke out in the entertainment venue. According to a local official, one person was killed with a knife and 18 others died in the fire. Vehicles in front of the entertainment venue were set on fire during the events. The death toll is expected to rise as the police launch a large-scale investigation into the incident.