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Prisoner transfer sparks new human rights concerns in West Papua
['Apr Editor', 'Sri Krishnamurthi', 'Pacific Media Watch', 'Camille Nakhid', 'Duty Editor Of The Asia Pacific Report Evening Report Collaboration Feedback']
Asia Pacific Report
By Susana Suisuiki, RNZ Pacific Waves presenter/producerA West Papuan activist says the transfer of four political prisoners by Indonesian authorities is a breach of human rights.
In April, the men were arrested on charges of treason after requesting peace talks in the city of Sorong in southwest Papua.
West Papuan activist Ronny Kareni told RNZ Pacific Waves the protest was initially meant to be peaceful.
He said the four political prisoners being far from their home city had raised concerns.
Kareni said the movement to liberate West Papua from Indonesia would continue to be seen as “treason”, even if there was peaceful dialogue.
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