West Papua
Benny Wenda says West Papua Liberation Army not criminals
The United Liberation Movement for West Papua says a separatist group which killed dozens of people earlier this week is not criminal.
Sixteen bodies recovered in aftermath of Papua massacre
The bodies of 16 people have been retrieved in Papua, after a massacre which the West Papua Liberation Army has claimed responsibility for.
West Papua Liberation Army challenges Indonesian military
The West Papua Liberation Army says it will meet Indonesian military and police on the battlefield.
West Papua Liberation Army claims responsibility for Papua killings
The West Papua Liberation Army is claiming responsibility for the killings of at least 24 Indonesian construction workers in Papua.
West Papua Liberation Army claims responsibility for killings
The West Papua Liberation Army is claiming responsibility for the killings of as many as 31 Indonesian construction workers in Papua. Audio
Dozens killed in Papua attack
Papuan separatists are suspected of killing at least 24 Indonesian construction workers in Papua's Yigi district.
Solomons PM says his govt want nothing to do with West Papua
The Solomon Islands prime minister Rick Hou says his government wants nothing to do with West Papua.
Mass arrests over West Papua demos in Indonesian cities
There have been mass arrests of people demonstrating in cities across Indonesia to mark the anniversary of a declaration of independence by West Papuans.
Scores of West Papuan activists arrested in Jayapura
Indonesian police have reportedly arrested more than a hundred members of the West Papua National Committee, or KNPB, in Jayapura.
Leading West Papuan independence fighter dies
A regional commander of the Free West Papua Movement has died.
PNG police stop West Papuan awareness plans
Papua New Guinea police have stopped a group of visiting West Papuans raising awareness about human rights abuses in neighbouring Indonesia.
The desk that's not really a desk
Except for the morning star flag hanging above it, the 'West Papua solidarity' desk' at the First Union office in Onehunga blends in with the other office furniture. But to indigenous Papuans like… Audio
West Papua National Committee calls for general strike
After electing a new leader, the West Papua National Committee, or KNPB, has called for a general strike of all Papuan workers.
West Papuans look to PNG for business opportunities
Indigenous West Papuans are exploring business opportunities in neighbouring Papua New Guinea, following high-level talks.
Wensislaus Fatubun: West Papua's palm oil problem
A visiting Western Papuan environmentalist is calling on our government to address human rights issues with Indonesia over its destruction of rainforests in their region. Wensislaus (Wensi) Fatubun is… Audio
Seven Papuans killed in Indonesian military operation
Seven West Papuans have reportedly been killed in an Indonesian military operation in Papua's remote Puncak Jaya regency.
UK city considers honouring West Papuan leader
The chairman of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua, Benny Wenda, is being considered for the Freedom of Oxford award.
Civil society condemns mass arrests of West Papuans
There's been condemnation from civil society of another series of mass arrests of West Papuans by Indonesian police.
Pacific leaders call out Indonesia at UN
Three Pacific leaders have called out Indonesia at the UN for their human rights abuses in West Papua.
Indonesia hits out at Vanuatu at the UN over West Papua
Indonesia has lashed out at Vanuatu over its representations about West Papua at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Vanuatu's leader told the UN that issues of human rights abuses and… Audio