Senate Calls for Human Rights in West Papua

[Oquist, Ben (Sen B. Brown)]

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Monday, December 04, 2000


Senate Calls for Human Rights in West Papua


The Australian Senate today passed Greens Senator Bob Brown's motion calling
for the upholding of human rights for arrested West Papuan leaders.

The motion reads:

		That the Senate recalls its motion of 30 November 2000
concerning conflict in Indonesia:

		Expresses strong concern about the situation in West
Papua/Irian Jaya;

		Calls on the Australian Government to make urgent and
appropriate representations to the Indonesian Government to ensure the
protection of human and civil rights of detained West Papuan leaders;

		Reaffirms its call on all parties to refrain from violence
and instead pursue peaceful political dialogue in West Papua/Irian Jaya


The motion was opposed by the Government.

"West Papuan leaders have been arbitrarily arrested and face torture in
detention, with no rights.  Alexander Downer must be outspoken or share
responsibility," Senator Brown said.

Further information: Ben Oquist 02 62773170 or 0419704095


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Ben Oquist
Australian Greens Senator Bob Brown
Parliament House, Canberra 2600
Australia
+61 2 62773170 ph
+61 2 62773185 fx
0419704095 mobile
http://www.greens.org.au/bobbrown
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