ABC: Cultural ceremony marks pinnacle of Freedom Flotilla’s ‘epic’ West Papua mission

Monique Ross

Activists on a flotilla which left Australia last month have completed their mission to present water and ashes to leaders of Indonesia’s disputed Papua region.

The so-called Freedom Flotilla crossed Indonesia’s marine border last night after a 5,000-kilometre journey which aimed to highlight the need for peace and stability in the area.

A ceremony has now taken place in waters off the south coast of Papua, with the exact location kept secret to lessen the risk of the protesters being intercepted by authorities.

 Read the full article from ABC online

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