Jakarta Post, Jakarta – About 100 people from the Anti-Corruption Papuan Society Alliance Community (KAMPAK) rallied at the National Police headquarters in Jakarta on Wednesday, demanding the police clamp down on what they claim is rampant corruption throughout their region.

The rally's coordinator, Julius S., said corruption in Papua had cost the people dearly and left many of them struggling in poverty.

"We demand the police move in and arrest those suspected of corruption who are still roaming free in Papua," Julius said at the rally, as quoted by Antara news agency.

Police personnel supervised the protesters, some of whom were wearing traditional Papuan costumes. The police then invited about 10 of the protesters into the police building to meet senior police officers.

The protesters said they would continue their demonstrations and would next visit the Attorney General's Office and the Home Ministry office. (rid)