Nabire, C Papua, April 16 -- Police in Central Papua said they have received no official reports of civilian casualties 15 days after violence erupted in Dogiyai District on March 31, despite claims circulating online.

Deputy Central Papua Police Chief Senior Commissioner Gustav R. Urbinas said Wednesday that reports of civilian victims have so far appeared only on social media and have not been formally filed by residents.

"Information about civilian victims is limited to social media, and no Dogiyai resident has submitted an official report," Urbinas said.

He stressed police cannot confirm any civilian deaths or serious injuries without clear evidence and verified complaints from the public.

Urbinas said Central Papua Police and Dog...