West Papua
Papuan Liberation Movement hopeful over MSG process
The United Liberation Movement for West Papua says its bid to be a full member of the Melanesian Spearhead Group is still alive.
West Papuan MSG bid at a dead end, says Jakarta
Indonesia says the United Liberation Movement for West Papua's bid to be a full member of the Melanesian Spearhead group has reached a dead end.
West Papua membership issue still unresolved at MSG
Leaders of Melanesian Spearhead Group countries have referred a West Papuan application for full membership of the group to its secretariat for processing, amid concerns that the group is losing sight… Audio
Papuan Liberation Army claims responsibility for dead Indonesian soldier
The West Papua National Liberation Army has claimed responsibility for the fatal shooting of an Indonesian soldier in Papua province yesterday.
Indonesia soldier killed by Papua separatists - Reuters
The Indonesian military says armed separatists shot dead an Indonesian soldier on Monday during a gunfight at a market in Papua province.
MSG leaders to discuss membership matters
Leaders of Melanesian Spearhead Group member states are to deliberate on long-pending membership matters this week in Port Moresby.
UN Human Rights chief notes struggles in Papua
The United Nations Human Rights Commissioner says his office has been invited by Indonesia's government to visit Papua region, or West Papua.
Indonesia issues new palm oil permits in Papua provinces
Authorities in Indonesia have issued four new palm oil permits in its Papua provinces despite a moratorium on palm oil expansion declared by president Joko Widodo in 2016.
Deadly measles outbreak in Papua under control, says govt
Indonesia's government representatives say the deadly measles outbreak in Papua province has been brought under control.
West Papua movement confident of PNG support for membership bid
The executive of the Vanuatu based United Liberation Movement of West Papua says it is confident the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea will vote for West Papua to become a full member of the…
BBC journalists banned from reporting on Papua oubreaks
The Alliance of Independent Journalists has criticised the Indonesian government for banning three BBC journalists from reporting on a measles and malnutrition outbreak in Papua.
Health crisis highlights devastation of traditional Papuan diet
An Indonesia-based human rights researcher says malnutrition is widespread throughout Papua as imported foods have shattered traditional diets.
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 30 January 2018
A large vaccination mission planned for Indonesia's Papua province; Domestic violence still a big concern in the Cook Islands; Rivalry between Russia and Georgia makes its way to Nauru; New… Audio
Larger vaccination mission planned for Indonesian Papua
A senior Indonesian health official says a vaccination campaign in Asmat will move to other Papuan districts in coming months after a deadly outbreak of measles. Audio
Indonesia to expand vaccinations after Papuan measles outbreak
A senior Indonesian health official says a vaccination campaign in Asmat will move to other Papuan districts in coming months after a deadly outbreak of measles.
Indonesian teams scramble to attend Papua measles outbreak
Indonesian health teams are scrambling to attend to the deadly measles outbreak in Asmat district of Papua province.
Number of malnutrition victims in Papua's Asmat surpasses 10,000
The number of malnutrition victims in Asmat district of Indonesia's Papua province has reportedly surpassed 10,000.
Trial further delayed for West Papuan campaigner
The trial of a West Papuan independence campaigner, jailed for over six months without charges, has been delayed due to the judge not appearing for court.
Jailed West Papuan gets trial date after 6 months in prison
A West Papua independence campaigner, held for over six months without charges, is due in court tomorrow.
Morning Star badge embroils West Papuan activist
A former West Papuan political prisoner has been interrogated by Indonesian security forces for wearing the Papua Morning Star symbol.
