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Rights groups concerned over renewal of Papua autonomy law
CIVICUS and TAPOL say the law s extension will damage decentralization and autonomy in the restive region
Updated: July 19, 2021 05:15 AM GMT
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Free West Papua Campaign Nederland members hold a demonstration in The Hague, Netherlands, on May 25 for recognition of the sovereignty of indigenous peoples. In West Papua, families are being displaced by Indonesian military operations. (Photo: AFP)
Two rights groups have condemned the renewal of the special autonomy law in Papua and say it further erodes critical aspects of decentralization and autonomy in the region.
CIVICUS and TAPOL are also concerned about the arbitrary arrest of people protesting the renewal and forcible disruptions of protests over the law, which was passed by Indonesia’s House of Representatives on July 15.