Wise Guys

A concrete proposal for "special autonomy" has been carefully formulated by a group of Papuan intellectuals. Many roads lead to Rome.

May 1, 2001

THERE are 20 wise people from West Papua. They are part of a team formed by a governor and led by the Rector of Cenderawasih University, and they have the task of formulating a proposal that reflects the wishes of the West Papuan people.

They are wise because their language is comprehensible, their ideas are clear, their blood does not boil, and there hearts are in the right place. They want to find a way to redress the suffering of the people

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