West Papua
Papua government encouraged by progress of students in NZ
A team from the Papua provincial government in Indonesia is in New Zealand checking the progress of Papuan students studying there.
Papua promised 5 percent of Freeport divestment
Indonesia's Maritime Coordinating Minister says Papua will get five percent from the divestment by copper and gold miner PT Freeport Indonesia.
Papua focus on red fruit production
The Papua provincial government in Indonesia is making efforts to expand its red fruit production.
Assessment of damage to West Papua reef grim
Indonesia's government has completed its assessment of the damage caused by a cruise ship to a coral reef system in West Papua earlier this month.
Papua wants a slice of Freeport if it divests
The Papua administration wants 10 percent of the shares in the copper and gold miner, PT Freeport Indonesia, if they are divested.
Petition seeks NZ govt stand on abuses in West Papua
A public petition in New Zealand has urged government to take a strong stand on human rights abuses in West Papua.
Talks between Indonesia and PT Freeport mining ongoing
Negotiations between the Indonesian government the mining company, PT Freeport, are still ongoing, almost one month after the firm threatened to take its case to international arbitration.
Novelist Bonnie Etherington remembers her childhood in West Papua
There's been precious little fiction set in the Papua region, though Lloyd Jones' Mr Pip offered an insight into the islands' recent past. Short story and travel-writer Bonnie Etherington grew up in… Audio
Aboriginal elder determined to keep advocating for West Papua
An Aboriginal elder and artist says she will continue advocating for West Papua's independence despite a mural she created being destroyed. Audio
Cruise ship damages West Papua reef
Indonesia's government is to assess the damage caused to a West Papua reef system by a visiting cruise ship.
Removal of West Papuan mural 'clandestine'
An Aboriginal elder and artist says she's upset a mural she created in support of West Papua has been destroyed but it won't stop her, or her community, from advocating for the region's independence…
Indonesia ready to acquire majority in West Papua miner
Indonesia is reported to have set aside US$2.96 billion dollars to acquire shares in PT Freeport Indonesia, which mines for copper and gold in Papua.
West Papuan advocates pay tribute to Faleomavaega
The East Timor Action Network, or ETAN, has paid tribute to the late Faleomavaega Eni Hunkin's work on West Papua.
Bishop visit to West Papua welcomed cautiously
The United Liberation Movement for West Papua has cautiously welcomed news that Australia's Foreign Minister is to visit the Indonesian-ruled Papua region this year.
Pacific concern relayed at UN over West Papua abuses
Concern over human rights in West Papua has been voiced by seven Pacific Island nations at the UN, prompting denials by Indonesia.
Australia and Indonesia restore military links
Australia and Indonesia have restored full military ties and agreed to move on from a recent incident related to West Papua.
West Papuan claims Australia deported him to PNG
A West Papuan English teacher, who escaped persecution to an Australian island in the Torres Strait, claims he was deported to Papua New Guinea's capital, Port Moresby.
Top mining executive resigns
The top executive of the Indonesian branch of the mining giant Freeport has resigned only three months into the job.
West Papuan refugees on track for PNG citizenship
More than 1000 West Papuan refugees from Indonesia living in Papua New Guinea's Western Province will be granted citizenship.
West Papua media access still fettered - PFF
The Pacific Freedom Forum says Indonesia is yet to deliver on its promise of full and free access for journalists to West Papua.
