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.

Thu, 25 Mar, 2004 - 00:00
Cormac O’Keeffe

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.

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