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Symbol of West Papua's struggle for Independence raised in Australia

The protest outside Parliament in Canberra

The protest outside Parliament in Canberra Source: SBS

West Papuans around Australia have raised their Morning Star flag, to mark the 60th anniversary of the first time it was flown in the former Dutch colony.


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By Stefan Armbruster

Presented by Omoh Bello

Source: SBS


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West Papuans around Australia have raised their Morning Star flag, to mark the 60th anniversary of the first time it was flown in the former Dutch colony.



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