The West Papua Liberation Army says it will meet Indonesian military and police on the battlefield.

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The separatist group on Tuesday claimed responsiblity for the killings of at least 24 Indonesian construction workers in Papua.

In a statement on Wednesday, Liberation Army regional commander, Egianus Kogoya, reiterated claims the workers were soldiers disguised as civilians.

He said military and police should engage the group in a "gentlemanly" manner and not attack Papuan civilians.