"Papua already has a brutal history. International organisations estimate 30,000 indigenous people were killed during the turbulent 6 year period from 1963 to 1969. Moreover, observers believe 100,000 people have died in Papua over an extended 39 year period of occupation and systematic intimidation. Exploitation of vast natural resources, poor provision of medical services, famine and an overwhelming Indonesian military presence have all contributed to this tragedy.
Three issues are currently important. Firstly, there a massive shift in demographics as outsiders settle in Papua. Secondly, there is the possibility of a "Maluku"-style conflict with arrival of the Laskar Jihad in Papua and the formation of their organisation, "Forum Komunikasi Ahlus Sunnah Wal-Jammaah". Thirdly, there is serious collusion and co-operation between the Jihad, the militia and the military."
Snip. http://westpapuaaction.buz.org/
Well, I'm glad the Aussies are keeping an eye on the Papuans, good allies in WW2, because this is really the first this Yank has heard about it.
We worried so much about the "Commies" taking over and the Islamist fanatics are "sliding into" the areas vacated by the Commies...
It's like trying to rid one's house of cockroaches.