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Human Rights Watch calls for end to killings in Papua
Radio New Zealand International - December 11, 2018
The West Papua Liberation Army has claimed responsibility for the murders of at least 16 construction workers and a soldier this month. The Liberation Army said the workers were Indonesian military in disguise.
Military and police have deployed a joint operation in Nduga regency, calling for the fighters to surrender.
Human Rights Watch's Australia director Elaine Pearson said the attack raised grave concerns and must be investigated.
But security forces should be transparent and not commit abuses in retaliation, Ms Pearson said. Journalists should also be allowed to operate independently in the area, she said.
"The situation in Nduga is muddled in large part because no journalists can independently go into the area to interview witnesses and verify what happened," Ms Pearson said.
"Having independent monitors on the ground will help deter abuses by both the militants and security forces, which would benefit all Papuans."
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