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Activist's killing angers Papuans
Graphic mobile phone footage shows Indonesia police taunting dying activist.
Last Modified: 03 Aug 2010 21:43 GMT

The issue of Papuan independence has been thrown into the spotlight with the controversial death of an activist.

Graphic mobile phone footage of Yawan Wayeni's final moments is being circulated on the internet.

It shows Indonesian police officers taunting him as he lies dying from the gunshot wounds they had inflicted upon him.

Al Jazeera's Step Vassen reports from Jakarta.

The video contains disturbing images.

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Al Jazeera
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