West Papua
Indonesia's Melanesia policy no concern for West Papua group
The spokesperson for the United Liberation Movement for West Papua says he's not concerned about Indonesia's bid to become an MSG Associate.
West Papua leader hopes to learn why he was blocked from US
The West Papuan independence leader, Benny Wenda, says he's hoping to find out this week why he was he was refused access to the United States ahead of a speaker's tour.
Blocked from entering US, West Papuan leader seeks answers
The West Papuan independence leader Benny Wenda says he has no idea why he was blocked from travelling to the United States last week.
West Papuan leader denied entry by US
The group, Free West Papua Campaign, says the United States office of Homeland Security stopped West Papuan independence activist Benny Wenda from boarding a flight from London to Los Angeles.
Rally in Fiji for West Papua
About 150 people turned out at a protest in Fiji's capital, Suva, on Friday to call for West Papua's inclusion in the Melanesian Spearhead Group.
Papua sparks controversy during Jokowi's PNG visit
The thorny issue of West Papua has stirred controversy during a state visit by Indonesia's President, Joko Widodo, to Papua New Guinea. Audio
West Papua issue stirs during Jokowi's PNG visit
The thorny issue of West Papua has stirred controversy during a state visit by Indonesia's President, Joko Widodo, to Papua New Guinea.
PNG MP calls for MSG to be disbanded
An outspoken Papua New Guinea MP says the Melanesian Spearhead Group has failed its original mandate and should be disbanded.
PNG MP expects MSG will buckle to Indonesia
The Governor of Oro in Papua New Guinea says he has no confidence that the Melanesian Spearhead Group will act in the interests of the region's people over a West Papuan bid for MSG membership.
West Papua activist claims arrest by PNG police illegal
A Free West Papua activist who was arrested at a demonstration for the arrival of Indonesia's President in Papua New Guinea's capital says his arrest was illegal.
Hope for foreign media access to West Papua
Hopes have been raised for greater access to the Pacific's hidden region after the Indonesian President Joko Widodo promised West Papua would be open to foreign media. Audio
Permits still needed for Papua reporters
A West Papua journalist says although the Indonesian President Joko Widodo has promised West Papua will be open to foreign media, a cabinet minister is saying special permits are still needed.
Promise of Papua media access welcomed
A New Zealand rights group says the Indonesia's promise to open up Papua to foreign media will allow a better understanding of human rights abuses there.
Rights group welcomes Papua media ban lifting
A New Zealand-based rights group has welcomed the Indonesian President's latest promise to open up West Papua to foreign media.
Coalition meets with EU to discuss human rights in Papua
Church leaders, human rights organisations, academics and international observers have gathered in the capital of the European Union, Brussels, to discuss the human rights situation in Papua.
Jokowi looks to lift stigma of conflict from Papua
The president of Indonesia has granted the early release of five West Papuan political prisoners during his visit to Papua province.
Jokowi to visit Papua this weekend
Indonesia's President is to make his second official trip to the restive provinces of Papua and West Papua, this coming weekend.
Amnesty renews calls for media access to Papua
Amnesty International says media and NGO access to the Indonesian provinces of Papua and West Papua remains impeded and has called on Indonesia to change its attitude to foreign observers.
Mass arrests reported in West Papua on anniversary of annexation
Mass arrests are reported to have been carried out in West Papua on Friday, on the anniversary of Indonesia's annexation of the province.
Rallies call for international access to West Papua
A group of protestors gathered outside New Zealand's parliament calling on Indonesia to open up access to West Papua.
