'Houses were burned': Papuans claim thousands displaced in conflict

A West Papuan has told the UN Human Rights Council thousands of Indigenous Papuans are being displaced because of ongoing conflict in the Indonesian-controlled province.

West Papuan Victor Yeimo has given testimony to the UN Human Rights Council alleging more than 2000 people have fled violence in his homelands.

The spokesperson for the West Papua National Committee, told the council’s 40thsession in Geneva, Indigenous Papuans are being targeted in the Indonesian-controlled province.

He said Indonesian forces have “burned down” houses and killed civilians since responding to an attack by West Papuan militants last December.

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