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Comment on Crackdown on activists, free expression in Papua as Indonesia eyes UN Human Rights role by Jim Aubrey
['Apr Editor', 'Sri Krishnamurthi', 'Pacific Media Watch', 'Camille Nakhid', 'Duty Editor Of The Asia Pacific Report Evening Report Collaboration Feedback']
Comments for Asia Pacific Report
She highlighted the harassment, arbitrary arrest and detention of Papuans, which had led to the appropriation of customary land in West Papua.
In August 2023, human rights organisations called on Indonesia to make serious commitments as the country sought membership in the UN Human Rights Council for the period 2024 to 2026.
The arbitrary arrests, harassment and criminalisation of Papuan activists continue, while an LGBT conference was cancelled due to harassment and threats.
Six KNPB activists arrestedSubsequently, police officers arrested the six KNPB activists without a warrant or justifying the arrest.
Their action was in protest against a planned peace dialogue proposed by the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM).
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