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March 19, 2012

Indonesian Court Sentences 5 West Papuan Leaders to 3 Years in Prison 
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An Indonesian court has sentenced five indigenous leaders in West Papua
to three years in prison after being found guilty of treason for
advocating independence from Indonesia.



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