Jayapura, Papua, Sept. 10 -- Six members and supporters of armed criminal groups in Intan Jaya and Puncak Districts, Central Papua Province, have pledged allegiance to Indonesia, following military-led outreach efforts, authorities said.

Lieutenant Colonel Wirya Artadiguna, information chief of the Habema Joint Operations Command task force, said the six returned after soldiers conducted humanitarian outreach and territorial development programs in the two districts.

The six were Erison Murib, also known as Buton Murib, 22, a member of the Kodap XXXIV/Beoga armed group, and five supporters of the Kodap VIII/Intan Jaya group identified by their initials as JJ, PB, RS, NS, and MS.

"They pledged allegiance to the Republic of Indonesia by ...