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Four more charged with treason for Papuan demos

Radio New Zealand International - December 23, 2016

• Two West Papuans charged with treason for demonstrating – Radio New Zealand International. December 21, 2016
• Jakarta keeps strong grip on Papua as rallies intensify – Jakarta Post. December 21, 2016
• Activists stage peaceful rally, ask UN to monitor situation in Papua – Jakarta Post. December 19, 2016
• Accused of treason, dozens of Papuans arrested in Manado – Jakarta Post. December 19, 2016
• West Papuans look to march again, despite police – Radio New Zealand International. December 19, 2016

Monday, which was the 55th anniversary of the first Indonesian military invasion of Papua, was marked by demonstrations in at least 14 Indonesian cities. About 500 people were reported to have been arrested for participating in the demonstrations.

Police in the Papua provincial capital Jayapura confirmed they had charged two Papuans for inciting treason against the state, and provoking other demonstrators to commit treason.

Now, reports from Indonesia indicate that four more people have been charged under the rebellion law after demonstrating in Manado, the capital of North Sulawesi province. A treason charge could lead to a jail term of up to 15 years.

Source: http://www.radionz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/321123/four-more-charged-with-treason-for-papuan-demos.

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