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Theys was murdered just when settlement of the Papua problem seemed in sight: the DPR passed the bill on special autonomy for the region.
November 20, 2001
PAPUA is an important point on the political map of Indonesia. Along with Aceh, the Land of the Bird of Paradise has been the center of attention of the government for its demand for independence. Papua and Jakarta relations go up and down like waves. It is in this context that the assassination of the Chairman of the Papuan Presidium Council (PDP), Theys Hiyo Eluay, should be put under scrutiny. As known, since officially joining the Unitary Sta...