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Jokowi sidesteps riots, human rights on Papua trip
During a three-day trip to Papua and West Papua, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo visited two markets, took part in a traditional dance, promised to build an airport and inaugurated a bridge, but he largely avoided the elephant in the room: widespread protests and rioting in the region since August – and their underlying causes.
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President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo promises to build more infrastructure in Papua and West Papua. (Antara/Setpres-Kris)
During a three-day trip to Papua and West Papua, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo visited two markets, took part in a traditional dance, promised to build an airport and inaugurated a bridge.
But despite his packed itinerary, the President largely avoided the elephant in the room: widespread protests and rioting that have occurred throughout the region since August – and their underlying causes.
Jokowi started Monday by visiting Wouma Market in Wamena, Jayawijaya regency, Papua, and promising to quickly undo damage done to the traditional market and other buildings during last month’s riots.
