West Papua
Jakarta has something to hide, says Wenda
The United Liberation Movement for West Papua claims Indonesia is paranoid about regional efforts to seek accurate information regarding Papua region.
Jakarta defends stand on Papua as mistrust lingers
Criticism by the Melanesian Spearhead Group chairman that Indonesia has rebuffed requests to dialogue over concerns about rights abuses in West Papua has drawn a sharp rebuke from Jakarta but has… Audio
MSG chair reminds Jakarta about decolonisation
The chairman of the Melanesian Spearhead Group has defended his criticism of Indonesia over its alleged failure to engage with the region over West Papua.
Papua transmigration programme denied
The official transmigration programme is not active anymore in Papua region, according to an Indonesian government official. Audio
Jakarta denies claims by MSG chair
The Indonesian government has denied suggestions that it's not open to communication regarding West Papua.
Amnesty presses Indonesia for release of Papuan activist
Amnesty International is pressing Indonesia to release a West Papuan political prisoner detained six weeks ago.
Indonesia blamed for Papuan nationalism
A West Papuan theologian and activist says Papuan nationalist aspirations are a direct consequence of how the Indonesian state has treated his people.
Civil servant detained in Papua after 'bomb joke'
Officials at an airport in the Indonesian region of Papua have detained a civil servant after he allegedly joked about carrying a bomb while boarding a Garuda flight to Merauke.
Socratez Yoman - West Papua's Fight for Survival
Rev. Socratez Yoman is the President of the Fellowship of Baptist Churches in West Papua and he describes himself as a 'voice for the voiceless'. He talks to Wallace about what he describes as the… Audio
Dozens taken in by police in West Papua amid mine dispute
Police in Papua have taken nearly a hundred people in for questioning amid accusations they had taken tailings from a mining site in Mimika.
West Papua police chief warns about illegal fishing
The police chief in Indonesia's West Papua province has warned about the prevalence of illegal fishing in the region.
MSG chair urges UN intervention in West Papua
The chairman of the Melanesian Spearhead Group says the regional body is pushing for an urgent intervention by the United Nations in West Papua.
West Papuan plight a humanitarian issue, says church leader
A church leader from Indonesia's Papua region who is in New Zealand raising awareness about conditions in his homeland says West Papua is a global humanitarian issue. Audio
International surge on West Papua amid mass demos
More mass demonstrations are expected in Indonesia's Papua region amid growing international interest in West Papuan self-determination aspirations.
Ramos Horta says Indonesia must settle Papua abuses
The former president of Timor-Leste has encouraged Indonesia to settle cases of human rights abuses in Papua.
Vanuatu minister rejects Jakarta's West Papua claims
A member of the International Parliamentarians for West Papua has dismissed claims by Indonesia that its deliberations on Papuan self-determination are a 'publicity stunt'.
Indonesia condemns MPs' Papua meeting in London
The government of Indonesia has condemned a meeting by international parliamentarians who called for Indonesia to address problems in West Papua.
More public demonstrations expected in West Papua
More public mobilisations are expected in Indonesia's Papua region amid growing international interest in West Papua's self-determination aspirations. Audio
International West Papua meeting dismissed as publicity stunt
Indonesia has dismissed a meeting of international parliamentarians in London to discuss West Papua as a mere publicity stunt.
NZ govt concerned about human rights abuses in Papua
The New Zealand government has reiterated its concerns about human rights abuses in Indonesia's Papua region.
