[QODLink]
Asia
Tensions fuel clashes in Indonesia's Papua
At least 16 killed in violence after UN criticises Jakarta's human rights record in eastern province.
Last Modified: 12 Jun 2012 19:25

Tensions have sparked violence in the Indonesian province of Papua after the United Nations criticised Jakarta's human rights record there.

A series of attacks in the country's eastern province have left 16 people dead and Papuans and the Indonesian military are blaming each other for the ongoing unrest.

While Papuans are calling for an international investigation, the government insists the problem must be solved locally.

Al Jazeera's Step Vaessen reports from Jakarta.

71

Source:
Al Jazeera
Topics in this article
Country
City
Organisation
Featured on Al Jazeera
An interactive dashboard examines the history, successes and challenges facing the group.
Series on the Palestinian 'catastrophe' of 1948 that led to dispossession and conflict that still endures.
Fallout from rare strike at Arabtec Construction continues.
A four-part series that gives a rare insight into the country on the move, with history in tow.
Featured
An interactive dashboard examines the history, successes and challenges facing the group.
A four-part series that gives a rare insight into the country on the move, with history in tow.
News and analysis of 2013 presidential contest as Ahmadinejad finishes second term.
Fallout from rare strike at Arabtec Construction continues.
Two years since the start of the uprising, rebels and Assad's forces remain locked in conflict.
join our mailing list