Papua violence shows Indonesia's fragile grip on eastern provinces

Revival of independence calls come despite Jokowi push to develop region

ERWIDA MAULIA, Nikkei staff writer

JAKARTA -- Viral videos of soldiers and security officers racially abusing Papuan students have triggered a fresh wave of violence and revived calls for independence in Indonesia's restive east.

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