Protestors are demonstrating outside Indonesian consulates across Australia today after crackdowns on pro-democracy voices in West Papua.

Advocates warn of systematic repression of free speech in West Papua.

The accusation comes amidst deadly nationwide protests against the current Indonesian government.

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Produced By: Calvin Lee

Featured In Story: Zelda Grimshaw – West Papua human rights advocate

First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 2 September 2025