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.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said Germany sees a negotiated two-state solution as the only path forward and emphasized, “For Germany, recognition of the State of Palestine is still at the very end of the process. However, such a process must begin immediately.” Ahead of his visit to Israel and Palestine, Wadephul urged Israel to ensure the safe distribution of humanitarian aid in Gaza and warned against unilateral annexation steps in the West Bank.
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