The vote resulted in unanimous support for Indonesian control of West Papua, with this process receiving approval from the United Nations.But Indigenous Papuans still strongly reject the ballot – with demands for another independence referendum – one of the bases for their discontent with Indonesian authorities.
The majority of the international community supports Indonesia’s control of the West Papua region including Australia.“Australia recognises Indonesia’s territorial integrity and sovereignty over the Papua provinces. Our position is clearly defined by the Lombok Treaty between Indonesia and Australia,” a spokesperson said.
Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for Security told reporters demands for a referendum should not be considered labeling them “inappropriate”. Forty-three students were arrested in Surabaya over claims the Indonesian flag was found in a sewer near the building.
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