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