Die indonesische Polizei eröffnete während einer High-School-Abschlussparade in West-Papua das Feuer, als die verbotene Morning Star-Flagge gezeigt wurde.

From the article:

“RNZ Pacific reported that local police said officers had tried to stop graduates from displaying the flag before the situation escalated. Police said tear gas was later used and warning shots were fired into the air to disperse the crowds.

But human rights groups and West Papua advocates dispute that account, alleging the security forces directly fired on civilians, including students. A Human Rights Monitor report said seven West Papuans aged between 17 and 24 were injured.

Catherine Delahunty, the West Papua Action Aotearoa spokesperson, described the incident as “very, very serious”. In an interview with William Terite on Pacific Mornings, Delahunty said seven people were shot and one remained in a critical condition when advocates last received updates.

“But this was a ceremony whereby people were marching proudly because they had graduated from high school,” she said. Delahunty said the Morning Star flag remains a powerful and emotional symbol for many West Papuans despite being banned by Indonesia.”

OP thanks for sharing this piece. It’s a region of the world that I rarely hear from.