Indonesia's Human Rights Minister Says Papuans Can Demand Justice but Not Independence
Indonesia's Human Rights Minister Natalius Pigai says Papuans can demand justice and welfare but must not call for independence from Indonesia.
Indonesia's Human Rights Minister Natalius Pigai clarified on August 17th that while the people of Papua are allowed to demand welfare, justice, and their rights, they are not permitted to demand independence for Papua from Indonesia. He emphasized that advocating for better living conditions for the Papuan people is consistent with the constitutional mandate, provided it is done through lawful and constitutional methods.
Pigai urged the public and legislators in Central Papua to focus on evidence-based advocacy, gathering facts, data, and documentation to support their claims. He also highlighted the importance of strengthening access to justice by bringing law enforcement closer to conflict-affected areas.
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