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SafeNET suspects information on Papua intentionally suppressed

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Tempo - October 17, 2019

Nindya Astuti, Jakarta – Regional coordinator of SafeNET, Damar Juniarto, suspects there are blatant attempts to suppress information regarding Papua as they deemed information from the region has been framed in inaccuracy.

He argues that the international community was unable to fully receive information regarding Papua and said that countries in Europe and New Zealand have been targeted by false information regarding the situation in Papua.

"The contents are diverted to fake websites," said Damar on Thursday, October 17.

Moreover, Damar said there are ongoing cyber attacks against websites that report on the suspected human rights violations happening in Papua. This adds to the problems regarding fake media accounts, internet bot mobilizations, and mirror websites to attack pro-Papuan activists.

"We are already in the high alert (siaga satu) on freedom of expression and the protection of pro-democracy activists," he argues.

Source: https://en.tempo.co/read/1260994/safenet-suspects-information-on-papua-intentionally-suppressed

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