AWPA Update No 3/ 2023 17 May  2023 Armed clashes have continued between the Free Papua Movement  and the Indonesian security forces. West Papuans continue to be arrested at peaceful demonstrations and Papuans risk being charged with treason for taking part in the rallies.  There has been no improvement in the human rights situation in the territory for West Papuans.   New Zealand pilot Philip Mehrtens  has been held by the  West Papuan National Liberation Army (TPNPB)    for just over 3 months. In an ABC News report (Apr 26, 2023)  Philip said  the Indonesian army has been dropping bombs in the area where he's being held.

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