West Papua
Jakarta urges Canberra to deliver regional warning on Papua
Indonesia urges Australia to rebuke Pacific Island states who raise issues relating to West Papua.
Call for probe into Manokwari shootings
A member of the provincial parliament in Indonesia's West Papua province has called for an investigation into last Thursday's deadly shootings in Manokwari.
Papuan pro-independence leader calls for referendum
A Papuan pro-independence leader Filep Karma has called on the Indonesian government to hold a referendum on independence.
Nights' Overseas - Pacific
RNZI senior journalist Johnny Blades on the ever shifting balance of international power and influence within the Pacific. There are some quite intriguing geopolitical movements playing out in the… Audio
Indonesian military and Papuan separatists exchange gunfire
An Indonesian military officer has been shot in an exchange of gunfire with separatists in Papua.
Indonesian president commissions Papua electricity drive
Power capacity in West Papua is to increase twofold by 2019, under a plan launched by Indonesia's president.
New momentum towards decolonisation in Pacific
Pacific Islands people and governments are taking the lead on pushing for decolonisation of West Papuans and other regional peoples, an expert says.
West Papua's MSG membership expected by December
West Papua is reportedly poised to be granted full membership of the Melanesian Spearhead Group in December.
Tonga parliament debates Indonesia ties
Tonga's prime minister Akilisi Pohiva has told parliament that leadership without morality is due to fail.
Advocacy group slams Indonesia's Papua stand
The Jakarta Legal Aid Institute has issued a statement condemning the Indonesian government's denial of reports of human rights violations in Papua.
Indonesia dismisses Pacific 'insult' concerns
Indonesia's Foreign Ministry has brushed off concerns the country insulted Pacific Island heads of state, during its response to allegations of human rights violations at the recent UN General…
Jakarta urged to open up on Papua
Indonesia has been urged to open up access to West Papua, following a surge of concern about rights abuses in Papua at the United Nations.
Amnesty wants security for Papuan leader
Amnesty International has urged the Indonesian authorities to ensure the security of Agustinus Aud, who is the spokesperson of the West Papuan National Committee.
Solomons repeats call for UN Special Rapporteurs in Papua
Solomon Islands has called on Indonesia to substantiate allegations that Pacific nations are fabricating information when citing human rights violations in West Papua.
Two police and a civilian shot in Papua
Three people were injured when a military truck was shot at in Indonesia's Papua.
Two police and a civilian shot in Papua
Three people were injured when a military truck was shot at in Indonesia's Papua.
Sport: West Papua Warriors to take on PNGs best
The West Papua Warriors are back in action this weekend at the Kokomos Nines in Brisbane, which brings together Papua New Guinea's top rugby league talent from throughout Australia.
Solomons urges Indonesia to allow Papua scrutiny
Solomon Islands call on Indonesia to allow a UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression to visit its Papua region.
Papuan rallies across Indonesia stopped by police
Thousands of Papuans rallying yesterday across Indonesia were reportedly dispersed by police and at least 75 were arrested.
More arrests of Papuans planning to rally
Indonesian police in Papua region have made more arrests of people planning to rally in support of international advocacy for West Papuans.