30 arrested as Jokowi Papua visit crackdown begins
30
West Papuans in traditional dress, demonstrating during Jokowi's visit
to WestPapua, have been forcibly arrested by Indonesian police in
Sentani, Saturday, December 27.
Activists
being taken away after arrests during Indonesian president Jokowi's
Visit to Sentani, West Papua, December27, 2014 (all photos:
WestPapuaMedia)
Activists
being taken away after arrests during Indonesian president Jokowi's
Visit to Sentani, West Papua, December27, 2014 (all photos:
WestPapuaMedia)
Activists
being taken away after arrests during Indonesian president Jokowi's
Visit to Sentani, West Papua, December27, 2014 (all photos:
WestPapuaMedia)
The
Indonesian president's visit is seen by many Papuans as illegitimate,
as issues of political freedoms and human rights are again not being
discussed, in favour of a military backed development agenda.
The
30 peaceful rights activists were rounded up in a speedy operation by
police, and whisked off to Police Headquarters in Jayapura for further
interrogation, acoording to WestPapuaMedia stringers.
More information as it becomes available.
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