Indonesia: calls for action over apparent attack on family home of rights lawyer

Indonesia: calls for action over apparent attack on family home of rights lawyer

Fears explosion in Jakarta could mark escalation in campaign against those working on West Papua issues

Activists in Indonesia have called for a thorough investigation after an explosion outside the home of the parents of a prominent human rights lawyer who represents those involved in the West Papuan independence movement.

The blast occurred outside Veronica Koman’s parents’ house in Jakarta on Sunday morning. If it was a targeted attack, it would be the first instance of bombs being used to target those working on issues relating to West Papua outside of the region, according to human rights groups.

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