Escape to Freedom
Australia's decision to grant temporary asylum to a boatload of West Papuans has provoked a diplomatic storm. Indonesia is demanding the refugees' return.
"If Australia sends me back to West Papua, I will die", states one asylum seeker. He has already served two years in prison for raising the outlawed West Papuan flag. All the other refugees tell similar stories. But Australia's decision to grant them temporary sanctuary against Jakarta's wishes has damaged its relationship with Indonesia. Jakarta has withdrawn its Ambassador in protest.
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