Indonesian military apologises after West Papuan man filmed being tortured in water-filled barrel

In rare admission, commander of Indonesian military in the province says horrific footage is a violation of the law', and confirms 13 personnel have been detained

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Graphic footage of a West Papuan man bound in a water-filled barrel and being beaten and cut with knives by Indonesian soldiers has drawn a rare apology from the commander of Indonesia's military in the province.

Major General Izak Pangemanan confirmed 13 military personnel had been detained and more than 40 questioned as part of an investigation into the torture of the unarmed man.

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