Indonesia designates Papuan separatists 'terrorists'
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Apr 29 2021 at 12:55 PM GMT
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- JAKARTA: Indonesia has formally designated Papuan separatists as "terrorists", its chief security minister said on Thursday (Apr 29), a move activists said could expand the powers of security forces, including lengthy detentions without charge.
- The legal designation follows a call by President.
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- Published Apr 29, 2021 12:55 PM GMT