Escalating intimidation, threats, ahead of high-profile treason verdict, Indonesian rights groups say | Malay Mail

Escalating intimidation, threats, ahead of high-profile treason verdict, Indonesian rights groups sayPro-Papuan activists who were arrested on suspicion of treason, sing a solidarity song as they arrive at the courtroom before their trial at Central Jakarta District Court in Jakarta, Indonesia, December 19, 2019. — Reuters pic

“We have recorded at least 20 incidents in which students, academics, journalists, and activists, have been intimidated for criticising the government and discussing politically sensitive issues, such as rights abuses in Papua,” said Usman Hamid, local executive director of Amnesty International. In the provinces of Papua and West Papua some of the protests turned violent and deadly, with shops and government building set ablaze.

“The incident of mistreatment of Indonesians of Papuan origin are isolated and do not in any way reflect the policies of the government.”

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