West Papua: Thousands Walk For Peace In Manokwari Without Hindrance

West Papua: Thousands Walk For Peace In Manokwari Without Hindrance   Over 5000 people have gathered peacefully in Manokwari, West Papua, watched by about 200 security forces, to call for the release of political prisoners and detainees in Papua. At time of publication (1530 West Papua Time), the gathering has paralysed Manokwari, according to organisers, but is unimpeded by security forces..   Organised by West Papua National Authority (WPNA), the rally began with a three mile march from...

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