West Papua: Human Rights Situation Reported To US Diplomat

West Papua: Human Rights Situation Reported To US Diplomat   The traditional Papuan community in Biak reported the current social and political situation in Papua to the first secretary for political affairs at the US embassy, Melanie Higgins, when she visited the office of DAP (Dewan Adat Papua) in Biak. Their representatives drew attention in particular to the human rights situation and the deteriorating welfare since the enactment of the Special Autonomy Law (OTSUS) which had led to the...

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