Veronica Koman 許愛茜
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human rights lawyer in exile (she/her) | @amnestyOz | views my own
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03-01-2017 15:36:41
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Dear Pope Francis this photo encapsulates the situation of West Papuans under Indonesian rule. This boy is not West Papuan, but has been dressed in a pastiche of traditional regalia. Indonesia has taken the lands, resources, and culture of West Papuans while ignoring its people.
Of course Indonesia does not allow Pope Francis to visit West Papua. Is that why he is visiting Vanimo in PNG? Many West Papuans are trying to get across to PNG meet the Pope. Also, there are thousands of West Papuan refugees living in Vanimo! I see what you did there, dear Pope!
Dear Pope Francis today West Papuan students were going to perform the Stations of the Cross in hoping to see (a glimpse of) you in the end, but police blocked them from the start and took away their cross and posters. Please listen to what they have to say to you.