Indonesian authorities warn Australian ‘Freedom Flotilla’ not to enter Papua region by boat

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George Roberts

Indonesian police say that a group of Australian activists who are planning to enter the disputed Papua region by boat will be detained and possibly arrested.

The group of Australian and West Papuan activists plan to set sail from Cairns tomorrow in three boats, calling themselves the “Freedom Flotilla”.

Deputy chief of Papuan police Paulus Waterpauw says unauthorised boat arrivals will be intercepted by the navy and probably detained by immigration authorities.

Read the full story on ABC News

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