[4] Other sources, such as human rights lawyer Veronica Koman,[3] or, later, local authorities, denied the "hostage crisis" claim, as OPM had been primarily establishing roadblocks impeding access to the affected villages.

[5] Prior to the blockade, tensions in the region has flared up, with shooting incidents killing 1 Indonesian police officer and wounding 6 others.

[6] Following a breakdown in negotiations, a military operation was held on 17 November, which resulted in the OPM fighters abandoning the villages.

AsiaNews reported that two dead OPM members were found.

[7] In total, 2 police officers were killed and seven were injured.