The Deepening Mystery of Theys' Death
The mystery surrounding the death of Papuan leader Theys Hiyo Eluay is deepening. Is an independent commission needed to bring the mystery to light?
November 27, 2001
Aletter signed by several US Congressmen arrived at the Merdeka Palace on Wednesday last week. The letter which began with "Dear President Megawati Sukarnoputri" expressed deep concern over the death of the Chairman of the Papuan Presidium Council (PDP) Theys Hiyo Eluay. But more importantly it also expressed fears that Theys' death, under mysterious circumstances, could be a serious threat to a peaceful solution of the conflict in the easternmost p...