28 Aug 2019

Leaders admit their stance has achieved little in West Papua

From , 3:03 pm on 28 August 2019

As thousands of West Papuans take to the streets for a second week in a row, Pacific leaders have conceded that, to date, their stance on West Papua has achieved little.

This year's Pacific Islands Forum saw a more unified stand from the Pacific's leaders, seeking a thorough investigation into the human rights issue there.

Jamie Tahana reports.

Hilda Heine speaking at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.

Hilda Heine speaking at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. Photo: Facebook / PresidentOfficeRMI