Papuans protesting anti-racism charged with treason.....

Seven Papuan activists have been found guilty of treason and sentenced to up to 11 months in prison for their involvement in anti-racism rallies in West Papua.

Demo for the release of 7 activists Papua Source: Getty

Why does the treason article always address Papuan activists? What are their objections to this article?

Emanuel Gobay, Lawyer of 7 Papuan political prisoners who had just received their verdict in Balikpapan District Court, spoke about this phenomenon.

 

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