The ongoing conflict in West #Papua has recently captured the world's attention with the abduction of #NewZealand pilot Philip Mehrtens. Mehrtens was taken hostage and accused of violating a no-fly zone in the region by the West Papua National Liberation Army. In a heart-wrenching video, Mehrtens pleads for an end to bombings in the area, which he claims are being carried out by the Indonesian Army.
The situation in #WestPapua is complex, and the history of the region is equally intricate. At the time of #Indonesia's independence, the #Netherlands argued that West Papua was ethnically distinct from the rest of the country, leading to a U.N.-overseen referendum in 1969 to determine the region's fate. The outcome, however, was disputed by many West Papuans, who feel that their right to self-determination has been denied.
Despite the ongoing conflict and threats from separatist groups, the Indonesian government has vowed to continue its development plans...
A major cargo ship has run aground in the Strait of Hormuz, sparking significant reactions across the region. As Iran's official media reports call this incident "worse than sinking."
Is this a strategic blunder or a maritime disaster?
#Iran #IranWar #Hormuz #straitofhormuz #maritime
Bangladesh PM, Sheikh Hasina Wazed, resigns and flees country as her residence is stormed by protestors. While the rest of the country went into the streets to celebrate~
Footages by "Red" from DPA Open Mic
"Red" said that the Army head said that a new government will be formed.
DPA Note: I wonder if this would become some sort of inspiration/example for some of the other countries in the world to go through bloody protests (hundreds, some say thousands, died in the past month of anarchy) to overthrow their authoritarian regimes/dictators.