West Papua
Papua's TPN says villagers not targetted in standoff
The West Papua National Liberation Army, or TPN, has told villagers in Mimika regency their conflict is not with them but with Indonesian security forces.
Papuan hostage claims a distortion says Indonesian lawyer
An Indonesian human rights lawyer says there is no hostage crisis in the Mimika regency of Papua province as claimed by police and government officials.
Papua shooting shuts down Freeport route
The Indonesian unit of Freeport-McMoRan has temporarily shut the main supply route to its Papua mine after a shooting incident, a spokesman says.
West Papuan refugees in PNG urged to register
West Papuan refugees in Papua New Guinea are being urged by the country's authorities to register for citizenship.
Indonesia accepts Pacific's right to raise West Papua concern
Indonesia's foreign minister says it is the right of Pacific Island countries to raise issues about West Papua in international fora.
Papuan Liberation Movement appeals to NZ's Ardern
The United Liberation Movement for West Papua says it hopes New Zealand's new prime minister will take up the issue of Papuan self-determination.
Grasberg mine divestment could fuel Papua violence
An academic says recent violence near Papua's Grasberg gold mine could be connected to plans to divest half of the American-owned operation to Indonesian entities.
Papuan village says police burnt down house
An indigenous community in Indonesia's Papua region claim a house in the village of Utikini was razed to the ground by Indonesian Military Police.
Grasberg mine divestment could fuel violence
An academic says violence near the Grasberg gold mine in Indonesia's Papua province could be connected to divestment plans. Audio
Policeman killed in shooting near Papua's Grasberg mine
One policeman has been killed and two others wounded in shootings near the Grasberg copper and gold mine in Indonesia's Papua province.
Hundreds of security forces monitor Papua inauguration
Police in Indonesia's Papua province have defended the heavy security presence at the inauguration of two new regents.
MPs joining Vanua'aku Pati seen as good for Papua
Two members of parliament from Vanuatu's opposition have joined a government party in a move described as being good for West Papua.
Hiker dies of hypoxia on Papua's highest mountain
Two rescue helicopters were sent to evacuate the body of a hiker who died on the Carstensz Pyramid in the Indonesian region of Papua on Tuesday.
Matter of time for Papuan self-determination, says lawyer
An international law specialist says it's not a question of if but when West Papuans will be granted a genuine act of self-determination.
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 3 October 2017
Indonesia disputes veracity of West Papuan petition; Amnesty critical of Australia immigration minister's comments; High hopes for Tongan women as candidates stand; The number of evacuees leaving the… Audio
Indonesia disputes veracity of West Papuan petition
Indonesia has disputed the veracity of a West Papuan petition to the United Nations seeking self-determination. Indonesia's government says the petition is a hoax, but advocates for West Papuans say… Audio
UN committee rejects West Papua independence petition
The United Nations decolonisation committee says it will not accept a petition signed by 1.8 million West Papuans calling for an independence vote.
A possible watershed for moment for West Papuan independence
A petition to the United Nations with the signatures of 1.8 million West Papuans seeking self-determination could be a watershed moment for the independence movement Audio
Annual stoush in New York over West Papua
The issue of West Papuan self-determination has again been the subject of fiery debate at the United Nations General Assembly.
1.8 million West Papuans petition UN for independence vote
A petition with the signatures of 1.8 million West Papuans in Indonesia has been presented to the UN demanding a vote on independence.
