Papua Violence.

Smoke rises from a burning building during a violent rally in Wamena, Papua Province (AAP).

Smoke rises from a burning building during a violent rally in Wamena, Papua Province (AAP). Source: AAP

Indonesian security forces say 19 civilians and a soldier have been killed during rioting in two towns in Papua and West Papua. Notes: The number of people who died has risen since the publication of this report.


According to different sources what has caused recent incidents of fatal violence in Papua and West Papua?  What might reduce the violence?

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