Indonesia cuts off internet access in eastern Papua to prevent unrest after protests over mistreatment of students and perceived ethnic discrimination
People hold banners and placards against the recent surge in violent protests in Indonesia's eastern Papua province, at a rally in Denpasar on Indonesia’s resort island of Bali on August 22, 2019.
Police have flown in 1,200 additional officers to Papua to quell sometimes violent protests since Monday in several towns, including Timika –– which stands near the giant Grasberg copper mine operated by Freeport McMoran's Indonesian unit –– as well as Manokwari, Sorong, and Fakfak. The students were arrested from their dormitory in the city of Surabaya in East Java after being accused of disrespecting the Indonesian flag during a celebration of Indonesia's Independence Day.
"This is an effort to curb hoax and most importantly stop people from sharing provocative messages that can incite racial hatred," he said, adding that the curb may be lifted "if the situation has calmed".
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