Dáil deputies urge UN to review role in takeover of West Papua

A MAJORITY of Dáil deputies have called on the United Nations to review its controversial role in the disputed takeover of West Papua.

Ireland is thought to be the first country in Europe where a majority of elected representatives have made such a move.

Some 88 TDs from all parties signed a letter asking the UN to review the so-called "Act of Free Choice", which rubber-stamped Indonesia's control of the territory in 1969.