Indonesia
NZ govt blocks motion to support West Papua
The New Zealand government today [Tue 03-05-2016] blocked a motion moved without notice by New Zealand Green Party MP Catherine Delahunty on West Papua. Audio
New book examines West Papua in world system
The author of a new book about how West Papua is an international issue, concerning the purview of international systems says there is sound international legal basis for the United Nations to review… Audio
Amnesty pushes for Indonesian law change after torture 'admission'
Indonesian police have admitted torturing a man to death, ending a decade of denial of torture, Amnesty International says.
Indonesia's commitment to MSG principles questioned
The opposition People First party in Solomon Islands is calling for a review of Indonesia's membership of the Melanesian Spearhead Group.
Papua rights among concerns around Jokowi's UK stay
Amnesty International says that while in the UK, Indonesia's President Joko Widodo should be challenged over his country's human rights record, including West Papua.
Rights group describes Indonesian state hypocrisy in Papua
The head of Indonesia's leading human rights organisation, KONTRAS, has described how the nation is in a type of denial about festering rights issues in Papua region. Audio
Bishops' West Papua visit hailed by Catholic women
A visit to West Papua by Melanesian Catholic Bishops has prompted a call for regional help for the indgenous people of Indonesia's Papua region.
Rights abuses shade Indonesia's Pacific move
Indonesia's government has been increasing efforts to strengthen diplomatic ties with Pacific Island countries. Audio
Motives behind Indonesia's MSG bid questioned
There are more questions over Indonesia's motive to become a full member of the Melanesian Spearhead Group.
Indonesia says it has backing of PNG and Fiji at MSG
Indonesia's chief security minister says Jakarta has won the backing of Fiji and PNG for its push to be a full member of the MSG.
West Papuans object to Indonesian envoy idea
A plan by Indonesia's government to commission an envoy to the Pacific region on issues related to West Papua has been met with suspicion.
Pacific churches warn about Indonesian conditional aid
Pacific churches have warned about Indonesian aid being conditional on regional governments staying silent about West Papua issues. Audio
'Hobbit' didn't last long
New excavations in Liang Bua cave on the Indonesian island of Flores suggest that the diminutive early human Homo floresiensis (nicknamed the 'Hobbit') disappeared much earlier than previously… Audio, Gallery
Indonesia to firm up Fiji ties
A senior Indonesian government minister is due in Fiji in what is seen as a further step towards strengthening ties with Melanesian countries.
Indonesia looks to resolve Papua human rights cases
The Indonesian Co-ordinating Minister for Political Affairs, Law and Security says the government has resolved to settle human rights cases, including 16 cases in Papua.
Indonesia's FM challenges Australia to settle more refugees
Indonesia's foreign minister has challenged Australia and other countries to pull more weight in dealing with refugees.
West Papua shooting claims at least 3 road builders
Police in Indonesia's Papua region say at least three construction workers were shot dead by an armed group in Puncak Jaya district on Tuesday.
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
Positive feedback on Netherlands police training in Papua
A Dutch-supported community policing programme in West Papua is being touted as a chance for grassroots communities to take ownership of security in their region.
7.8 quake strikes off the coast of Indonesia
A massive and shallow earthquake has struck off the coast of western Indonesia in the early hours of this morning. Audio
