Conflict eventViolence against civilians2026-05-08馃嚠馃嚛
Violence erupts at West Papua graduation parade after police object to Morning Star symbol
actor1: Police -> actor2: Civilians
On 2026-05-08, a West Papuan graduation parade in Kobakma turned violent after police objected to graduates displaying the Morning Star symbol. According to the report, police dispersed the crowd with tear gas and fired warning shots, while Human Rights Monitor said seven West Papuans were injured by gunshots. The article also says the disturbance briefly descended into rioting and looting at Kobakma's central market.
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KobakmaPapua HighlandsSoutheast AsiaIndonesiaAsia-3.864, 138.672
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