The road
Subtitle: uprising in West Papua
By: John Martinkus
Publisher: Black Inc.
Published: 2020
Place of publication: Carlton, Vic
Language: eng
Number of pages: 114
ISBN-13: 9781760642426
Subjects: War; History; Autonomy and independence movements; Politics and government
Description: The West Papuan independence movement has reignited, and Indonesian troops are cracking down. Chemical weapons have been deployed, hundreds of people killed, tens of thousands displaced -- all on Australia's doorstep. And almost no one is writing about it. In this book, John Martinkus gives us a gripping, up-to-date account of the province's descent into armed conflict and suppression. Replete with vivid detail, new information and photos not seen anywhere else, this revelatory work of journalism shows how and why a highlands road triggered an uprising, and where this might all lead.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.