[Greens-Media] Howard should insist Jakarta halt Papuan rape and murder

[Bennett, Ebony (Sen B. Brown)]

Friday, 6 July 2007

Howard should insist Jakarta halt Papuan rape and murder

Prime Minister John Howard should insist that Jakarta intervene to halt
the reported rape and murder of Papuans in West Papua by military
forces, Greens Leader bob Brown said today.

"Human Rights Watch has reported a culture of opportunistic brutality
and military impunity and cites cases of deaths, including children, as
a result of military action against Papuan communities suspected of
harbouring rebels," Senator Brown said.

"Mr Howard should insist that Jakarta end the military criminality and
open Papua to free movement and the rule of civilian law," Senator Brown
said.

Further information: Ebony Bennett 0409 164 603


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Ebony Bennett
Media Adviser
Office of Greens Senator Bob Brown
Mobile: 0409 164 603
Ph: (02) 6277 3170
Fax: (02) 6277 3185
ebony.bennett at aph.gov.au