13 Feb 2020

Indonesia urged to allow probe into displaced Papuans

From , 5:02 am on 13 February 2020

Indonesian authorities are being urged to investigate the deaths of West Papuan highlanders displaced by ongoing conflict.

Amnesty International Indonesia is also calling for the release of West Papuan political prisoners, the number of whom more than doubled in recent months.

The NGO's executive director says as a result of ongoing military operations in Nduga regency, thousands of Papuan villagers have been displaced.

Usman Hamid spoke to Johnny Blades who began by asking how many Nduga civilians have died.

West Papua Liberation Army fighters in Nduga regency.

West Papua Liberation Army fighters in Nduga regency. Photo: Supplied