Dear Friends of West Papua,

 

The aim of this newsletter is to update you with important developments in the struggle of the West Papuan people for Justice.

 

The initial summary section below tells you what is in the Newsletter.  You can then scroll down to find further detail on the points that interest you.

Summary Section:
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Article 1.

Asian Human Rights Commission: Indonesian Government's failure to accept key UN Universal Periodic Review recommendations

Article 2.

BBC:  West Papua in danger of losing independence struggle

Article 3.

ABC  News:  Papuans claim Australian link to death squad

Article 4.

Radio New Zealand International: Concerns Papuan prisoner is denied access to medical treatment

Article 5.

Amnesty International:  Demand the safety of Yusak Pakage in Papua

Article 6.

International Crisis Group:  Report on Dynamics of Violence in Papua

Article 7.

US offers 24 F-16 fighters in grant to Indonesia Article 8.

Papua Remains Indonesia's Poorest Region

Article 9.

Asia-Pacific Journal: Would An Independent West Papua Be A Failing State?

Article 10.

Jakarta Globe: 10 Arrested in Papua for Raising Morning Star Flag

Article 11.

Jakarta Post:  Democratic RI still holds political prisoners

Article 12.

BBC: Interpol drops 'red notice' for dissident Benny Wenda; case was mainly 'political'


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Articles:
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Article 1.

http://www.humanrights.asia/opinions/columns/news/alrc-news/human-rights-council/hrc21/ALRC-CWS-21-05-2012

Article 2.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-19414636

Article 3.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-08-28/papuans-claim-australian-link-to-death-squad/4228710

Article 4.

http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&id=70484


Article 5.

http://www.amnesty.org.au/action/action/29627/

Article 6.

http://www.crisisgroup.org/~/media/Files/asia/south-east-asia/indonesia/232-indonesia-dynamics-of-violence-in-papua

Article 7.

http://www.antaranews.com/en/news/83985/us-offers-24-f-16-fighters-in-grant-to-indonesia

Article 8.

http://www.tempointeractive.com/hg/nasional/2012/08/14/brk,20120814-423519,uk.html


Article 9.

http://www.japanfocus.org/-David_Adam-Stott/3597


Article 10.

http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/home/police-arrest-10-in-papua-for-raising-morning-star-flag/537487


Article 11.

http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2012/08/10/democratic-ri-still-holds-political-prisoners.html

Article 12.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-19149678