Journalist and academic Octo Mote, intends to tour Australia in 2006. Mr Mote will be speaking at a range of events about his experiences as a West Papuan journalist – from the repression of the Suharto regime to continuing Indonesian military impunity in West Papua. Mr Mote will also discuss prospects for peace-building, steps towards resolving the conflict and the future role of the Australian government and public.

Dates and venue details will be posted on this page once Mr Mote's travel documents and visas have been approved.

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