Indonesian Military Massacres West Papuans Amidst EU Trade Deal
Indonesian security forces have killed 15 West Papuans during a military operation in the Intan Jaya Regency.
Meanwhile, Indonesia and the European Union have finalized an economic agreement, allowing for the exploitation of West Papua's natural resources, as reported by Susan Price.
Massacre in Intan Jaya Regency
On a military operation in Soanggama Village, Indonesian security forces killed 15 West Papuans, including 12 civilians.
- West Papuans protested the killings on October 28, demanding an end to militarization in Intan Jaya.
- The Australian West Papua Association (AWPA) condemned the killings, stating that security forces conducted house-to-house searches and opened fire indiscriminately, resulting in 15 deaths.
According to community sources, soldiers buried most of the bodies, with some still to be found.
Author's summary: Indonesian forces kill 15 West Papuans amidst EU trade deal.