Jokowi opens door to dialogue with Papuan separatists

Jokowi opens door to dialogue with Papuan separatists

Malaysiakini - News·2019-10-02 05:02

Indonesian President Joko Widodo has opened the door to holding talks with separatists in the restive easternmost region of Papua, a departure from the stance of previous governments and some of his cabinet ministers.

The offer, which drew a cautious response from Papuan leaders, comes after seven weeks of violence triggered by racist slurs directed at Papuan university students by members of the security forces.

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