West Papua
Papua corruption fuelled by false population data - report
A new report alleges officials across Indonesia's West Papua have inflated population figures for personal gain.
International Lawyers calls for release of Papuan political prisoners
An international lawyers group has called on Indonesia to free West Papuan prisoners held for peaceful expression of their political views.
Melanesian Update for 30 October 2019
Melanesian Update for (day,month,year) 28 October 2019 Time: 1930 (Standard time) 2030(daylight savings time) Code: paclangnews Participants: Koroi Hawkins, Kizzy Kalsakau, Charles Hakwa, Terence… Audio
Three people killed by West Papua rebels in disputed clash
Three people were killed by rebels in Indonesia's West Papua on Friday, ahead of a presidential visit to the troubled region over the weekend.
Indonesian human rights lawyer wins prize for West Papua work
An Indonesian lawyer being pursued by the state has won a human rights award for defending the rights of West Papuans.
Indonesia's HRC calls for probe into West Papuan riot deaths
Indonesia's human rights commission has called for a probe into the deaths of dozens of Papuans in recent violence.
Questions raised over bodies found in West Papua
Five bodies have been found in the highlands of West Papua, with residents alleging them to be victims of a military attack.
