EU and Asean talk human rights
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The EU and Asean have held their first policy dialogue on human rights in Brussels.
“The first policy dialogue allowed for open and constructive...
Retno hits out at Papua flag protest
The West Papua flag. Source: Flickr
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Solomans defends Indonesia police deal
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Jakarta snub shakes US relations
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Jews rage at Mahathir nose comment
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Indonesia to send ‘600’ soldiers to protect Papua road project
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Myanmar’s Rohingya talks fail to find deal
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