West Papua
Papua government to conduct review of autonomy funds
The Governor of Indonesia's Papua province says there will be a review of Special Autonomy funds by a committee made up of regents and mayors throughout Papua region. The region,...
West Papuan puts hand up for Freeport role
A West Papuan could be the next head of PT Freeport Indonesia, which operates a major gold and copper mine in Papua.
Solomons concerned about abuses in West Papua
Solomon Islands has raised concern about human rights violations in the Indonesian Province of West Papua at the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva.
New church report alleges 'slow motion genocide' in West Papua
Allegations of recent Indonesian military and police intimidation, beatings and torture, kidnapping and murder in West Papua, have been documented in a new report.
Jose Ramos-Horta - Timor-Leste Today
From 1975 to 1999 Timor-Leste, (formerly known as East Timor), was invaded and occupied by Indonesia. Over the course of the 24 year occupation, one-third of the Timorese population perished. Dr Jose… Audio
Netherlands aims for sustainability in West Papua
The Netherlands government notes progress in a community policing programme it is funding in West Papua and takes stock of central problems around the involvement of West Papuans in development. Audio
Protest over interrogation of West Papuan priest
Scores of Catholics in the capital of Indonesia's Papua province have been protesting against police interrogations of an activist priest.
PNG dialogues with Jakarta on West Papua - O'Neill
Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister Peter O'Neill says he is continuing dialogue with Indonesia's President Joko Widodo on the issue of West Papua.
Indonesian police to question priest on Papua treason charge
Indonesian police are reportedly considering charging a Catholic priest with treason after he led a prayer service attended by members of an alleged Papuan separatist group.
Indonesia not willing to discuss Papua with MSG leader
The Melanesian Spearhead Group has called for Jakarta to hold talks with the United Liberation Movement of West Papua.
NZ film hopes to start West Papua conversation
A New Zealand journalist and film producer hopes her new short film about the plight of West Papuans will serve as the impetus for discussion about the situation in Indonesia's Papua region.
Signs of strong support for Liberation Movement in Papua
The United Liberation Movement for West Papua says the opening of its new office in Wamena reflects its strong support among the indigenous people of Indonesia's Papua region.
Indonesian lawmakers criticise govt over Papua
Indonesian lawmakers have criticised the government for lacking a unified approach in dealing with separatism in Papua region.
Sport: West Papua Warriors eye USA
The West Papua Warriors are hoping to spread their message to new frontiers.
Papua regency makes declaration over dengue
A regency in Indonesia's Papua province has declared a state of emergency over a dengue outbreak.
Sport: West Papua Warriors win on and off the field
The West Papua Warriors rugby league team made a statement both on and off the field after running out resounding winners 54-8 against a Philippines development side in Sydney.
Jakarta accused of staging Papua arms find
The Free Papua Movement has denied that hundreds of rounds of ammunition, firearms and explosives confiscated by police during a raid on Wednesday night belonged to the organisation, accused instead…
Indonesian govt considers amnesty for former OPM members
The Indonesian government says it will consider a request for amnesty from 10 former members of the West Papuan separatist group, the OPM.
Indonesia spying on West Papua advocates in Australia
Indonesia's state intelligence agency is reportedly spying on West Papua activists in Australia.
Papuan group in talks about Solomons office
The United Liberation Movement for West Papua is talking with the Solomon Islands and Guadalcanal governments about establishing an office in Honiara.
