10 Aug 2020

Indonesians engaging on Papua rights face pressure

From , 6:01 am on 10 August 2020

Some Indonesians engaged in the human rights struggle of West Papuans are finding themselves targeted by authorities.

Established four years ago, the Indonesian People's Front for West Papua, or FRI-WP, is mainly made up of university students and activists, and has a growing presence in the country.

A spokesman for the organisation, Nanang Kosim, told Johnny Blades more Indonesians are now paying attention to what's happening to West Papuans.

Protesters march against racism in Jayapura, August 2019.

Protesters march against racism in Jayapura, August 2019. Photo: Whens Tebay