Why is 鈥楢ll Eyes on Papua鈥� spreading across social media?
Indonesia has been urged to protect Papua鈥檚 indigenous groups and their forests .
Similar to the viral image "All Eyes on Rafah," the image "All Eyes on Papua" has been spreading across social media. It鈥檚 turning attention to Papua, a province of Indonesia. The slogan refers to the campaign of the indigenous people of Awyu and Moi in Papua, whose forest is at risk of being cleared for palm oil plantations.
Abraham Utama, a 大象传媒 journalist based in Jakarta, explains how the campaign started and what it hopes to achieve. We also hear how it has sparked a wider conversation about other issues Papuans face.
Plus, Deffe Wabiser, an indigenous Papuan campaigner shares her reaction to the "All Eyes on Papua鈥� picture going viral.
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