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)

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.

For the full story watch the video report above.




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