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EU Parliament Hearing on Human Rights Abuses in West Papua

28.01.2014
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The human rights subcommittee of the EU parliament in Brussels held a hearing on human rights abuses in West Papua, Indonesia on Thursday, January 23, 2014.

During the one hour meeting, the chair of the hearing gave an overview of human rights reports they had received in preparation for the meeting. A large group of national and international human rights NGOs had sent letters to the subcommittee’s members.

 Victor Mambor from the Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) – Jayapura, listed cases of attacks against journalists in Papua and called on the EU to ensure the protection of media freedom in Papua.
“There are still double standards in Papua and Indonesia when it comes to media freedom and the application of the press law,” Mambor explained. AJI had documented 22 cases of threats and violence against journalists in Papua in 2013.

Members of the European Parliament stressed that the situation in West Papua had too long been ignored in discussions and called for closer involvement.

Earlier this week, the EU parliaments committee on foreign affairs adopted a report to prepare a partnership and cooperation agreement between Indonesia and the EU. Member of the European Parliament Anamaria Gomes emphasized that this agreement should be the framework for the parliament to look further into the conditions in West Papua.

Norman Voss, from Human Rights and Peace for Papua, an international coalition of faith-based and civil society organizations (ICP), called for the release of all political prisoners in Papua and reminded of the long outstanding visit of UN human rights mechanisms to Papua. “Papua needs to be opened up and international human rights norms be realised for Papuans. A peaceful and sustainable change cannot be expected in a climate of fear and repression of political dissent.”

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EU parliament hearing on human rights in Papua. Photo: EU parliament

In June 2013, the UN Human Rights Committee in Geneva reviewed Indonesia’s implementation of civil and political rights and urged Indonesia to lift the restrictions on freedom of expression and opinion in Papua.

Zely Ariane from the National Papua Solidarity in Jakarta explained that “the Indonesian government should admit that the state of human rights in Papua is serious.” She called on the EU to put pressure on the Indonesian government to continue their commitment to conduct a dialogue with Papua.

 

Responses and releases by other organisations
Human Rights Watch: Indonesia: EU Parliament Should Challenge Papua Abuses
http://www.hrw.org/news/2014/01/19/indonesia-eu-parliament-should-challenge-papua-abuses

Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization (UNPO): West Papua: Human Rights Situation Discussed At European Parliament
http://www.unpo.org/article/16777

 

Media Coverage regarding the hearing
Jakarta Post:
In EU, activists tell of Papua abuses (English)
http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2014/01/25/in-eu-activists-tell-papua-abuses.html

Watchdog Calls on Indonesia to Open Access to Papua (English)
http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/news/watchdog-calls-on-indonesia-to-open-access-to-papua/

Tabloid Jubi: Access and human rights abuses raised in EU Parliament hearing on West Papua (English)
http://tabloidjubi.com/en/?p=576

Majalah Selangkah: Peaceful change cannot be expected in a climate of fear and repression (Indonesian)

http://majalahselangkah.com/content/-norman-voss-perubahan-damai-tak-bisa-diharapkan-dalam-iklim-ketakutan-dan-represi

Radio New Zealand International: Indonesia disputes West Papuan claims at EU hearing (English)
http://www.radionz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/234419/indonesia-disputes-west-papuan-claims-at-eu-hearing

Solomon Star: Indonesia urged to open West Papua to journalists (English)
http://www.solomonstarnews.com/news/regional/21516-indonesia-urged-to-open-west-papua-to-journalists

Berita Satu: European Parliamanent critises Indonesia regarding Papua: (Indonesian)
http://www.beritasatu.com/nasional/162628-parlemen-eropa-kritik-indonesia-soal-papua.html

Antara News: MEPs reiterate support for the territorial integrity of Indonesia: (Indonesia)
http://www.antaranews.com/berita/415851/parlemen-eropa-tegaskan-dukungan-keutuhan-wilayah-indonesia

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