[Kabar-Irian] News: Sept 2-6 2006 (additional)

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http://www.abc.net.au/ra/asiapac/programs/s1732732.htm

Last Updated 4/09/2006 7:19:19 PM

INDONESIA: Violence in Papua more than just about tribal rivalry

Hundreds of extra police and troops have been sent to a remote area in the
Indonesian province of Papua, after inter-tribal fighting on the weekend
killed three people and injured more than 80. It's believed those killed
were Catholics from the Dani tribe. But there are warnings that the
fighting is linked to the controversial Freeport McMoRan gold and copper
mine.

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Presenter/Interviewer: Deborah Steele