West Papua Leader Vanishes After Backing Indonesian Government

A prominent Indigenous figure from West Papua, who had previously voiced criticism of an Indonesian government initiative, has gone missing. This leader had recently appeared in a documentary seemingly endorsing the government's program before their disappearance. The family of the missing leader has expressed concerns that foul play may be involved in their vanishing.

The disappearance raises concerns about the safety of Indigenous leaders in West Papua and the political climate surrounding Indonesian government programs in the region.