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AWPA condemns the arrest of over 50 KNPB activists in West Papua
Australia West Papua Association Media Release - August 15, 2016
The signing of the New York Agreement lead to the betrayal of the West Papuan people.
The activists were arrested simply because they were handing out leaflets informing people of peaceful rallies to be held on the 15 August to commemorate this tragic event.
Although the activists have been released they were originally taken to the Jayapura Police Station where they were photographed and their details taking down.
Joe Collins of AWPA said, "we are concerned that we will see a repeat of more mass arrests at any rallies that go ahead as local media has reported that the police have refused permission to the KNPB to hold any rallies".
A spokesperson for the KNPB Centre said they would continue to hold a peaceful demonstration on 15 August.
Source: http://awpasydneynews.blogspot.com.au/2016/08/awpa-condemns-arrest-of-over-50-knpb.html.
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