West Papua

The governor of Papua New Guinea's capital has promised more public action regarding West Papua.

Indonesian police are investigating claims by West Papuan students that masked motorcyclists threw bags of snakes at them.

Indonesia's President has promised West Papuan leaders he will build a Presidential Palace in the region.

A leading West Papuan independence activist has been arrested by Indonesian police in Jayapua.

Thousands of Papua New Guineans marched through Port Moresby in support of West Papuan freedom today.

The UN Human Rights Commissioner Michelle Bachelet says her office has so far been unable to secure a trip to Indonesia's West Papua.

Human Rights Watch is demanding Indonesia urgently investigate the deaths of Papuans killed during protests across the country.

Facing international pressure over major unrest in Papua region, Indonesia's government has pointed blame at West Papuan independence groups. Audio

New Zealand's government says it's "deeply concerned" by recent violence in Indonesia's West Papua during protests which have rocked the country.

Restoration of internet networks in Papua will be gradual, Indonesia's government says.

Five gold miners in West Papua's central highlands were killed by local residents on Monday.

An Indonesian human rights lawyer working with West Papuans has been named as a criminal suspect.

The UN Human Rights Commissioner has urged Indonesian authorities to engage in dialogue with West Papuans about their aspirations.