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Parliament of Papua: Compulsory State ensures safety Papua Movement Activists

Admin — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 08:31:55 GMT

Jayapura Onews, Papua ask Parliament of the Republic of Indonesia guarantees the safety of activists separatist Free Papua Movement or the governments of different ideologies.

Chairman of the House Legal Affairs and Human Rights in Papua, said Ruben Magay, safety assurance shall be obtained by the activists and separatist groups while in prison as well as those still fighting in the open.

"This is a big problem these days, that the state must protect so that no continuous violation, the state must perform an act whose name dialog. Sitting together talking, so no solution. Is it still within the framework of Homeland Papua or even out of the Homeland. It must have good intentions, we swatch win-win solution, not only ignorant, ah it's not human, animal, shot dead, "said Ruben Magay.

Chairman of the Parliament of Papua legal and human rights, while Ruben tells Magay Dutch colonized Indonesia, pro-independence activists remain a guarantee of safety while in detention, such as that experienced by former President Xanana Gusmao and even Indonesia, Sukarno.

Parliament Papuan activists claim now West Papua National Committee (KNPB), as a tool of struggle of the people of Papua, many were arrested or killed. Throughout 2012, there were 22 activists were shot dead KNPB

Rwanda: Human Rights Commission Commemorates Genocide

Admin — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 05:22:31 GMT

The National Human Rights Commission, this weekend, joined Rwandans in honouring the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

The chairperson of the commission, Madeleine Nirere, said that 19 years after the Genocide, most Rwandans are aware of their rights, adding that it is the commission's mandate to ensure that all are acquainted.

Several speakers talked about the history of the Genocide against the Tutsi.

Antoine Mugesera, a historian and former Senator, gave a detailed presentation on discrimination cases in Rwanda from the early 1950s through the Genocide in 1994.

"I advise survivors to try and live with some of the perpetrators in our communities; be ready that some will come with a negative attitude. Be accommodative but also vigilant," said Mugesera.

According to one of the genocide survivors, Dative Nzamugulisuka, the Genocide was no doubt organised by people in the highest offices in the country.

"It is my belief that the Genocide would never have been possible without a vigorous campaign by the leadership. Citizens would never have woken up one morning and started hacking their neighbours like they did," said the survivor.

Source: http://allafrica.com/stories/201304150062.html

The Human Rights lobby think a Christian is like a Druid

Admin — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 13:49:32 GMT

UK Onews,-- I should say at the outset that I was turned down by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) for a post they advertised. I'd never have dared apply had it not been for Trevor Phillips, who headed it at the time. "Why don't you have a Christian on board?" I had asked him. "Why don't you apply?" he'd graciously replied. Alas, he was leaving the Commission when he said it. But when I saw his replacement – Baroness O'Neill – I wasn't upset about my failed application: the philosopher is, at least on paper, Christian. She'd look after the interests of the majority of Britons who feel they belong to that faith.

I was wrong to relax, though. Today I read that the EHRC has made one of those "recommendations" that make my blood boil: employers must allow Druids vegans and greens to express their "beliefs" in the workplace, or risk legal action.

In other words, the tenets of Druids, vegans and greens are on a par with those of Christianity and the world religions. No one distinguishes between dietary rules and Christian values, or between God and Gaia. I've written here before about how the BBC will invite so-called witches on religious programmes and expect everyone to take them as seriously as rabbis or vicars. The reverence with which a book as fatuous as "Eat, Pray, Love" was treated by millions shows that spirituality still means something.

The problem is that, whether Druid or vegan, the religious spirit of our age (and the EHRC is nothing if not of the moment) is big on the supernatural but light on the discipline that underpins faith. Saying no (to lying, adultery, promiscuity) is difficult and above all implies a distinction between right and wrong. Druids, vegans and greens are preachy about "ethical" lifestyles but that's the problem: it's more lifestyle than faith. This nuance is lost on the EHRC, which will now be obliged to extend its special pleading to Jedi warriors and other joke "religions". What a nightmare for employers this will turn out to be.

On. Telegrap.co.uk

BY.Cristina Odone

Cristina Odone is a journalist, novelist and broadcaster specialising in the relationship between society, families and faith. She is a Research Fellow at the Centre for Policy Studies and is a former editor of the Catholic Herald and deputy editor of the New Statesman. She is married and lives in west London with her husband, two stepsons and a daughter. She has recently launched the website freefaith.com.

Freedom Flotilla: Lake Eyre to West Papua Press Release

Admin — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 11:32:18 GMT

Onews,-- Uncle Kevin (Kev) Buzzacott, a Peacemaker from Arabunna Nation at Lake Eyre in South Australia and Jacob Rumbiak (exiled Foreign Affairs Minister from the Federated Republic of Occupied West Papua) have announced a new action of creative resistance against the apartheid of colonisation and destruction caused by multinational mining companies on Indigenous land in Australia and West Papua.

The Lake Eyre to West Papua Freedom Flotilla is a journey that hopes to reunite the history and peoples of a land that was once geographically and culturally connected.

"We were one people, we still are one people, we must uphold our cultural connection, the old land is calling us,” proclaimed Uncle Kev, Arabunna Elder.

"We have a responsibility to care for our brothers and sisters from across the water. We must bring the water and the fire, the love and the music to heal the country and move in solidarity.”

This action has been called and endorsed by Indigenous Elders from both Australia and West Papua and is being actively supported by a coalition of environmental and human rights activists, artists and musicians from all over Australia.

Jacob Rumbiak, exiled West Papuan Elder confirmed, "We are one with this continent...Indigenous, Aboriginal, Torres Strait, Tasmania; we are one people.”

Uncle Kev and Jacob Rumbiak have called on their friends and families of all nations to join them at the shores of Lake Eyre from July 20th-25th for a ceremony and music/arts ‘Protestival’ to celebrate the survival of the old land and to stand strong.

The convoy intends to transport sacred water collected from the mound springs of Arabunna country while following the ancient song lines across Australia in a freedom ride from Lake Eyre to Cairns; reconnecting culturally and creatively with Aboriginal communities at Alice Springs, Tenant Creek and others on the way.

The West Papua Freedom Flotilla hopes to launch from Cairns around the 10th -15th of August with a big music and arts event in consultation with local Indigenous, Torres Strait and West Papuan communities.

From Cairns, Uncle Kev and his crew will transport the precious cargo of sacred water up through the Torres Strait to West Papua were they will attempt to engage in ceremony and cultural exchange with local Elders..

"This offering of peace will be carried by Uncle Kev on the flotilla to West Papua in solidarity for the freedom of the West Papuan people, "said flotilla crew member, musician and film maker, Isabella Brown.

"We sail as an expression of peaceful, non-violent, direct action, to highlight environmental and human rights abuses being committed by Indonesia’s illegal occupation of West Papua.
We recognise the rights of indigenous people and their connection to land and water and acknowledge Aboriginal Sovereignty and West Papua Independence.
Human rights and environmental justice is a struggle that belongs to all humanity, with that knowledge we must proceed with strength, dedication and fine music.”
Uncle Kev, Jacob Rumbiak and the Feedom Flotilla crew are asking for active support from environmental and human rights activists, artists, musicians and grassroots communities all over Australia.

An online fundraising event has also been set up online at Freedom Flotilla to West Papua on pozible.com and the details for local music & arts fundraisers in Melbourne, Sydney, Byron Bay and Brisbane can be found on the Freedom Flotilla West Papua website.

Thousands of West Papuans have been displaced, kidnapped, tortured and killed by Indonesian troops since 1963, when Indonesia took control of the country.

Al Jazeera reported in 2012 that as many as 500,000 West Papuans have been killed in the conflict so far.

Yet the plight of the West Papuans remains hidden from Australian’s view by a massive military presence, a near-total ban on foreign journalists and NGOs, the interests of mining corporations and political indifference.

The time has come to take international action. Help Uncle Kev & Jacob Rumbiak raise awareness about the human rights abuses and the environmental destruction in West Papua. Support the Freedom Flotilla to help break the silence and take a stand for indigenous rights.

Media Contact: Here Published:
https://indymedia.org.au/2013/04/08/freedom-flotilla-lake-eyre-to-west-papua-press-release-09042013
Izzy Brown: 0410 535 896
Nicky Stott: 0424 307 921

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A boarding school in Tasik Attacked by Islamic Organizations Member

Admin — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 06:13:32 GMT

Jakarta Onews,-- Hundreds of mass Islamic organizations attacking one Pesantren Al Idrisiyyah on Highway Ciawi, Kampung Pagendingan, Jatihurip Village, District Cisayong, Tasikmalaya regency, on Saturday (04/06/2013) night. A group of people that ruin assets pesantren, a minimarket, and forced into boarding location.

Information obtained Kompas.com mention, the mass broke the glass in front of the minimart pesantren complex. Massa accused the boarding has deviated from the teachings of Islam. In addition, these schools are also considered to have been protecting an ustaz who has committed the sacrilegious few years ago.

One of the security guards at once boarding eyewitness, Dada Murshid, said the arrival of hundreds of people to the pesantren complex occurred on Saturday (06/04/2013) night around 23:00 pm. They initially gave a speech in front of the boarding gate for nearly half an hour. They were unrelenting request entry while pushing the main entrance gate boarding.

"We the students of these schools are in schools without striking anything. They destroy the gate, forcing wanted to go, but we hold. Ustaz Ridwan They asked to come out, but it's not a boarding school ust this again," said Dada when found reporters in Pesantren Al Idrisiyyah, Sunday (07/04/2013).

Time of the incident, police officers were on guard can not do much. Because the mass number of approximately 500 people. Massa was damaging minimarket located adjacent to the main gate boarding.

"When the assault, many women students are crying with fear. Now they were still traumatized, especially when entering the night," said Dada.

Dada added that the incident has been reported to the police station with proof of Tasikmalaya City vise Al Idrissiyah three students who were wounded by the attackers stoned. He said he also has asked for information from Tasikmalaya regency MUI stating that Pesantren Al Idrisiyyah not deviate from the teachings of Islam.

Editor: Farid Assifa (Kompas.com)