2 killed, 34 injured in clashes between locals in eastern Indonesia

Two people were killed and 34 others wounded as local residents clashed in Indonesia's easternmost Papua province on Sunday, an official of the local disaster agency said on Sunday.

Eighteen out of the injured have been suffering from serious wounds in the clashes which erupted on April 9, head of operation at local disaster agency Feri Kagoya said.

"The conflict was triggered by an allegation of discrimination in distribution of government financial assistance," Kagoya told Xinhua.

Nearly 100 houses were burnt and agricultural areas damaged in the conflict between people from Gika and Panaga districts in the province.

Fresh clashes could break out despite a cessation of hostility initiated by military and police, according to Kagoya.

"We think that both sides still have intention to take revenge," the official said.

Papua is home to dozens of ethnic groups who have often been involved in deadly conflicts and tribal wars.

Source: XINHUA