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West Papua – 42 inmates escape from Wamena prison

West Papua – 42 inmates escape from Wamena prison

As many as 42 inmates at Wamena Penitentiary in Jayawijaya regency, Papua, escaped custody at around 6 p.m. local time (4 p.m. Jakarta time) on Monday, Antara news agency reported from Jayapura. ...

Indonesia’s treatment of prisoner Filep Karma labelled illegal

Indonesia’s treatment of prisoner Filep Karma labelled illegal

The Free Filep Karma Campaign says Indonesia must adhere to international obligations on the treatment of prisoners by addressing the Papuan political prisoner’s medical needs. Mr Karma, who is serving a 15-ye ...

Strange Birds In Paradise – a West Papua Story
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Strange Birds In Paradise – a West Papua Story

While the Indonesian army continues to dominate the indigenous inhabitants of West Papua, three friends gather in Melbourne to record outlawed folk songs with renowned Australian rock musicologist David Bridie. ...

Burma: Prisoner Amnesty Fail

Burma: Prisoner Amnesty Fail

Last week's prisoner amnesty in Burma was the latest in a series of superficial changes that have done nothing to move the country away from authoritarian military rule. Branded a ‘sick joke’ by Human Ri ...

The Speech that Got Filep Karma 15 Years in Prison
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The Speech that Got Filep Karma 15 Years in Prison

There is no freedom of speech in West Papua. Indonesia calls his speech an act of treason. Filep Karma was sentenced to 15 years in prison after this speech. ...