Biak massacre
| Biak Massacre | |
|---|---|
| Part of the Papua Conflict | |
| Location | Biak, Indonesia |
| Coordinates | 8°35′15″S 125°20′31″E / 8.5875°S 125.342°E |
| Date | July 2 - July 6, 1998 (UTC+9) |
| Target | Pro-independence civillians, members of the  Free Papua Movement |
Attack type | Massacre |
| Perpetrators | Indonesian Armed Forces, Indonesian National Police |
The Biak Massacre was the killing of West Papuan pro-independence demonstrators on the island of Biak, Papua Province, Indonesia.
See also
References
- Cordell, Marni. "West Papuans tortured, killed and dumped at sea, citizens' tribunal hears". The Guardian. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
- "The Biak Massacre". Radio National. ABC. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
External links and further reading
- "Indonesia: Human Rights and Pro-Independence Actions in Irian Jaya- Introduction". www.hrw.org. Human Rights Watch. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
- Tim Advokasi Hak Azasi Manusia untuk Rakyat Irian Jaya, "Laporan Pelanggaran HAM di Biak" (undated report)
- Knauss, Christopher (19 September 2021). "'Killed like animals': documents reveal how Australia turned a blind eye to a West Papuan massacre". The Guardian (Australian Edition). The Guardian. Retrieved 5 January 2023.