INDONESIA MUST ALLOW PEACEFUL PROTESTS IN PAPUA, STRESSES UN RIGHTS CHIEF

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INDONESIA MUST ALLOW PEACEFUL PROTESTS IN PAPUA, STRESSES UN RIGHTS
CHIEFNew York, May 2 2013 6:00PMThe United Nations human rights
chief today expressed concern over the recent crackdown on mass
demonstrations in Papua, Indonesia this week and called on the
Government to allow peaceful protests and hold accountable those
responsible for the violence.

"These latest incidents are unfortunate examples of the ongoing
suppression of freedom of expression and excessive use of force in
Papua," <"http://www.ohchr.org/EN/NewsEvents/Pages/DisplayNews.aspx?NewsID=13287&LangID=E">said
the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Navi Pillay. "I urge the
Government of Indonesia to allow peaceful protest and hold accountable
those involved in abuses."

On Tuesday, police reportedly shot and killed two protesters in the
city of Sorong who were preparing to mark the 50th anniversary of
Papua becoming a part of Indonesia. At least 20 protesters were
arrested in the cities of Biak and Timika on 1 May. Many were arrested
for raising pro-independence flags.

Ms. Pillay underlined the need for coherent policies and actions to
address the underlying concerns and grievances of the local population
in Papua. She said that since May 2012, her office has received 26
reports concerning alleged human rights violations, including 45
killings and cases of torture, many of which are linked to law
enforcement officials.

"International human rights law requires the Government of Indonesia
to conduct thorough, prompt and impartial investigations into the
incidents of killings and torture and bring the perpetrators to
justice," Ms. Pillay said.

"There has not been sufficient transparency in addressing serious
human rights violations in Papua," she said, urging Indonesia to allow
international journalists into Papua and to facilitate visits by the
Special Rapporteurs of the UN Human Rights Council.

As of March, at least 20 political prisoners remain in detention in
Papua. During her visit to Indonesia in November, Ms. Pillay raised
concerns over Papuan activists being imprisoned for the peaceful
exercise of freedom of expression, and said she was disappointed by
continued arrests.

Ms. Pillay encouraged the Governments to implement the recommendations
put forward by the National Human Rights Commission, Komnas Ham, and
the National Commission on Violence against Women, Komnas Perempuan,
regarding freedom of expression, and emphasized the role of these
institutions in protecting human rights in the country.May 2 2013
6:00PM
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