CNN: Protesters set fire to a parliament building in West Papua as demonstrations spread
Thousands of protesters in the provincial capital of Indonesia's West Papua have set fire to a local government building amid widespread demonstrations sparked by alleged police discrimination against Papuan students.
The Indonesian provinces of Papua and West Papua have for decades been wracked by a long-simmering and occasionally violent separatist movement, with flare-ups common.
On Monday morning, crowds marched through Manokwari, the capital of West Papua, setting fire to the parliament building, cars, and tree tires.
Videos on social media show the parliament building billowing black smoke, and deafening chants from large crowds on the streets -- a rare public protest in the highly militarized region. Footage shows protesters bearing signs that read, "Stop racism." Police in Manokwari responded to the protests Monday with tear gas.
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WNU Editor: The riots started after this .... West Papuan students barricaded, detained and tear-gassed by police on Indonesian 'freedom' day (ABC News Online).
More News On Today's Riots In West Papua
Protesters burn parliament building in Indonesia's Papua -- AP
Indonesia Papua: Local parliament torched in Manokwari unrest -- BBC
Thousands riot in Papua, parliament building torched -- AFP
Indonesia's West Papua protests turn violent -- Al Jazeera
Fiery protests erupt in Indonesia's West Papua region -- Al Jazeera
Indonesia president urges calm after violent protests in Papua cities -- Channel News Asia
Police regain control in Papua after clashes, government buildings torched -- SBS News
1 comment:
This is like Tibet or the Uighurs.
However the Papuans are 'black' so do not expect Hollywierd or other total preeners to advocate on their behalf.
It has been going on as long as Tibet and where is Richard Gere?
George Clooney?
Ferris Buehler?
Buehler?
Buehler?
Buehler?
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