Papua Church leaders want fair talks
Papuan pastors ask human rights commission for help
Christian leaders in Papua have called on the National Human Rights Commission (Komnas HAM) , to mediate fair and immediate talks between Papuans and central government.
“We urge the commission to mediate a comprehensive, unconditional and
dignified dialogue immediately between the government and Papua,
because the situation in Papua has worsened,” said Reverend Benny Giay
of the Synod of Christian Churches in Papua.
“As Church leaders we are called upon to echo the voices of the
Papuans. Every day the military is killing Papuan people,” Rev Giay told
Komnas HAM at a meeting in Jakarta yesterday.
The delegation has also met Indonesian Bishops’ Conference, interreligious leaders, and Communion of Churches in Indonesia for support.
Christian leaders in Papua have called on the to mediate dialogue between Papuans and central government.
“We urge the Commission to hold a comprehensive, unconditional and
dignified dialogue immediately between the government and Papua, because
the situation in Papua has worsened,” said Reverend Benny Giay of the
Synod of Christian Churches in Papua.
Rev Giay also asked the commission for continuous monitoring of the
situation in Papua. He blamed government for failures to develop Papuan
tribal people and cultures, leaving them for oppression, marginalization
and injustice.
Papuans say the Special Autonomy law has failed to benefit the
indigenous people. Activists say military infrastructure and industrial
plants are built all over the region, but not to the advantage of
Papuans.
Ridha Saleh, Komnas HAM deputy head told the delegation that the
commission will plan the dialogue and monitor the situation in Papua.
“This is our priority,” he said.
“This is our priority,” he said.
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