'Survivor's guilt': ACFID gives fugitive Indonesian lawyer human rights award

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An outspoken Indonesian lawyer wanted by police has won a prestigious Australian human rights award.

Amid an internet blackout in the troubled region, Ms Koman has regularly uploaded photos, videos and other updates via her social media accounts.

Why thousands of Papuans have taken to the streets, torching government buildings and violently clashing with police. "I feel deeply honoured about it but I actually feel a sort of survivor's guilt," Ms Koman told the ABC.

 

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