6 Sep 2019

Indonesia facing international pressure over Papua violence

From , 3:05 pm on 6 September 2019

International pressure is mounting on Indonesia as violence continues to rock West Papua. 

At least ten people have been killed and dozens arrested as the state cracks down on violent protests.

Mackenzie Smith reports. 

Indonesian police confront West Papuan demonstrators in Jayapura, August 2019.

Indonesian police confront West Papuan demonstrators in Jayapura, August 2019. Photo: Whens Tebay