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Calls for Australia to intervene on West Papua

Protestors have rallied in Brisbane today, calling on the Australian government to change its stance on Indonesian sovereignty over West Papua.

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Papuan refugee Amos Wainggai took part in the Freedom Flotilla. (AAP)

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Protestors have rallied in Brisbane today, calling on the Australian government to change it's stance on Indonesian sovereignty over West Papua.

Last week, Indonesian police arrested a group of West Papuan leaders who had gathered to pray for the safety of the "Freedom Flotilla" and the Indigenous Elders from Australia and West Papua on board.

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