Papua Province

s their votes were cast under a heavy military presence, Papuan separatists, including the Free Papua Movement (OPM), have since called for a fresh vote on self-determination, prompting military operations and retaliatory attacks. (AP/File Photo)

Human rights groups say calling Papua insurgents ‘terrorists’ may escalate violence

  • Indonesia has officially designated the Free Papua Movement “terrorists”
  • Separatists to bring Indonesia before an international tribunal over security forces violence
By ISMIRA LUTFIA TISNADIBRATA ·