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Trouble for Indonesia Irian unrest and the West Irian crisis
Unrest grows in West Irian as Indonesia prepares a dubious act of free choice to determine the territorys future. Secessionists push for independence while Papuans dream of Dutch aid and UN intervention. Officials warn residents of long term instability and economic struggle under Indonesian rule.
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Djaja Pura
West Irian
Indonesia
Sukarno
New Guinea
United Nations
France
Suharto
Irian
Biak
Sarwo Echie
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