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Indonesia summons UK ambassador over Free West Papua's Oxford office Oxford office of Free West Papua group prompts diplomacy row
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The British ambassador to Indonesia has been summoned to explain why a separatist group was allowed to set up an office in Oxford.The British ambassador to Indonesia has been summoned to explain why a separatist group was allowed to set up an office in Oxford.
The Free West Papua Campaign opened its headquarters in the city last month.The Free West Papua Campaign opened its headquarters in the city last month.
On Monday, British ambassador Mark Canning met Indonesian foreign minister Marty Natalegawa, who expressed "strong concern" over the situation. British ambassador Mark Canning has met Indonesian foreign minister Marty Natalegawa, who expressed "strong concern" over the situation.
Mr Canning said he assured the minister the new office had "nothing whatsoever to do with the British Government".Mr Canning said he assured the minister the new office had "nothing whatsoever to do with the British Government".
'Sensitive' issue'Sensitive' issue
Before meeting Mr Canning, Mr Natalegawa issued a statement saying the opening of the office was "clearly incompatible and contrary to the friendly relations that have existed between the two countries".Before meeting Mr Canning, Mr Natalegawa issued a statement saying the opening of the office was "clearly incompatible and contrary to the friendly relations that have existed between the two countries".
Mr Canning said he told the minister Britain "recognised the sensitivity of this issue for Indonesia" and does not support calls for Papuan independence.Mr Canning said he told the minister Britain "recognised the sensitivity of this issue for Indonesia" and does not support calls for Papuan independence.
He said Britain also supported Indonesian efforts to "address the problems of Papua and hopes to see it enjoy the same level of peace, stability and prosperity as the other parts of this nation".He said Britain also supported Indonesian efforts to "address the problems of Papua and hopes to see it enjoy the same level of peace, stability and prosperity as the other parts of this nation".
The Free West Papua Campaign wants a referendum on independence from Indonesia.The Free West Papua Campaign wants a referendum on independence from Indonesia.
Campaign leader Benny Wenda and Oxford East MP Andrews Smith, who attended the office opening, have so far been unavailable for comment. Campaign leader Benny Wenda and Oxford East MP Andrew Smith, who attended the office opening, have so far been unavailable for comment.