*The authorities in Indonesia have locked up six of my friends, just for peacefully supporting West Papua. Help me get them out.* No images? Click here <https://action.amnesty.org.au/emailviewonwebpage.aspx?erid=22230713&trid=f78eac21-bbe8-4364-b6ed-f84cc63f0c26> [image: Defending human rights] <https://action.amnesty.org.au/page.redir?target=http%3a%2f%2fwww.amnesty..org.au%2fact-now%2frelease-peaceful-west-papua-supporters%2f&srcid=777631&srctid=1&erid=22230713&efndnum=&trid=f78eac21-bbe8-4364-b6ed-f84cc63f0c26> [image: 6 colourful and candid photos in a grid of the Papuan activists imprisoned. ©Private] <https://action.amnesty.org.au/page.redir?target=https%3a%2f%2fwww.amnesty.org.au%2fact-now%2frelease-peaceful-west-papua-supporters%2f&srcid=777631&srctid=1&erid=22230713&efndnum=&trid=f78eac21-bbe8-4364-b6ed-f84cc63f0c26>
Dear , I am writing to you because six of my friends in Jakarta are facing life imprisonment. Dano (Anes) Tabuni, Charles Kosal, Ambrosius Mulait, Isay Wenda, Arina Lokbere, and Surya Anta Ginting are *charged with ‘rebellion’ for peacefully expressing their support for West Papua’s right to self-determination.* DEMAND THEIR RELEASE <https://action.amnesty.org.au/page.redir?target=http%3a%2f%2fwww.amnesty..org.au%2fact-now%2frelease-peaceful-west-papua-supporters%2f&srcid=777631&srctid=1&erid=22230713&efndnum=&trid=f78eac21-bbe8-4364-b6ed-f84cc63f0c26> Surya Anta Ginting is the first non-Papuan Indonesian ever charged with ‘rebellion’ for West Papua’s cause. He has been isolated in a poorly ventilated cell, making it hard for him to sleep. *His right ear is so badly infected that he’s experiencing intermittent deafness. Dano Tabuni, Ambrosius Mulait, and Isay Wenda are also sick.* The authorities are only allowing my friends access to their families and lawyers twice a week for two hours each. They are each being held in separate cells and are reportedly experiencing hallucinations and depression. *Please spare a moment to support my friends from afar and demand their freedom. <https://action.amnesty.org.au/page.redir?target=http%3a%2f%2fwww.amnesty..org.au%2fact-now%2frelease-peaceful-west-papua-supporters%2f&srcid=777631&srctid=1&erid=22230713&efndnum=&trid=f78eac21-bbe8-4364-b6ed-f84cc63f0c26>* Let them know that you and I are with them, even though they are physically alone in their cells right now and longing for sunlight and freedom. Thank you for your solidarity, hi [image: Veronica Koman, Indonesian human rights lawyer] *PS.* My friends were arrested a few days before Indonesian police named me as a suspect for my work on West Papua. Unlike my friends, I am lucky enough to escape this harsh treatment and an unfair trial. *But I can’t stay silent while they are locked up — please join me in demanding their immediate release. <https://action.amnesty.org.au/page.redir?target=http%3a%2f%2fwww.amnesty..org.au%2fact-now%2frelease-peaceful-west-papua-supporters%2f&srcid=777631&srctid=1&erid=22230713&efndnum=&trid=f78eac21-bbe8-4364-b6ed-f84cc63f0c26>* *Did you know?* Amnesty is 100% independent. This is how we can challenge the systems that enable injustice and abuses. *Make a regular donation today <https://action.amnesty.org.au/page.redir?target=https%3a%2f%2faction.amnesty.org.au%2fdonate%2frg&srcid=777631&srctid=1&erid=22230713&efndnum=&trid=f78eac21-bbe8-4364-b6ed-f84cc63f0c26>*and help power the movement for human rights. You've received this email because you're subscribed to Amnesty's Action Emails. Amnesty International Australia. 79 Myrtle Street, Chippendale NSW 2008. ABN 640 0280 6233. Remember, all donations <https://action.amnesty.org.au/donate?srctid=1&erid=22230713&efndnum=&trid=f78eac21-bbe8-4364-b6ed-f84cc63f0c26> of $2 and over are tax deductible - it's win win! unsubscribe <https://action.amnesty.org.au/my-account/my-email-preferences-unsubscribe?srctid=1&erid=22230713&efndnum=&trid=f78eac21-bbe8-4364-b6ed-f84cc63f0c26> update preferences <https://action.amnesty.org.au/my-account/my-email-preferences-public?srctid=1&erid=22230713&efndnum=&trid=f78eac21-bbe8-4364-b6ed-f84cc63f0c26> privacy <https://action.amnesty.org.au/privacy-policy?srctid=1&erid=22230713&efndnum=&trid=f78eac21-bbe8-4364-b6ed-f84cc63f0c26> contac <https://action.amnesty.org.au/page.redir?target=https%3a%2f%2fwww.amnesty.org.au%2fcontact-us%2f&srcid=777631&srctid=1&erid=22230713&efndnum=&trid=f78eac21-bbe8-4364-b6ed-f84cc63f0c26>
