Indonesia
Rescuers hunt for 30 missing after Indonesian ferry catches fire
About 245 people have been rescued after an Indonesian ferry that caught fire, but about 30 are still missing.
Violence in Papua in reaction to 'racist attack' in Surabaya
Thousands of Indonesian soldiers have been deployed to the province of Papua as violent riots resulted in a parliament building being set on fire.
Papuans are reacting to what they called a 'racist… Video, Audio
Mob attacks on Papuans in Indonesia on the rise - researcher
An Indonesian human rights researcher says militia-style attacks on West Papuans are on the rise in the country. Audio
Pacific leaders push for UN rights commissioner visit to Papua
Leaders of Pacific Islands Forum countries and territories want Indonesia to allow a team from the UN Human Rights Commissioner's office to visit West Papua soon.
Indonesian police arrest dozens of West Papuans - lawyer
An Indonesian lawyer says police have arrested dozens of West Papuan independence activists in Jayapura.
Indonesian Defence Minister calls for Papuan crackdown
The Indonesian defense minister has called for a crackdown on West Papuan rebel fighters amid ongoing deaths from armed conflict in the Melanesian region.
Indonesia complains to Pacific Forum over Wenda participation
Indonesia has complained to the Pacific Islands Forum secretariat over West Papuan leader Benny Wenda's participation at this year's Forum summit.
Indonesian govt neglecting Papuans displaced by conflict: researcher
Analysis - Indonesian researcher Hipolitus Yolisandry Ringgi Wangge says central government has failed to help thousands of Papuans displaced by ongoing armed conflict.
TNI says Papua Liberation Army's Mugi headquarters seized
Indonesia's military, or TNI, says its soldiers have taken control of an regional headquarters of the West Papua Liberation Army in Papua's Highlands.
Indonesia's 'Pacific Elevation': Step up or power play?
Analysis - In touting its new "elevated" engagement in the Pacific, Indonesia has been eager to stress it will work within New Zealand and Australia's efforts in the region, writes Mackenzie Smith.
Indonesia to make major Pacific pitch at NZ expo
Indonesia will use a landmark business and trade exposition next week in New Zealand to launch a fresh diplomatic push in the Pacific.
Opposition questions Fiji’s ties with Indonesia
Fiji's diplomatic relations with Indonesia have come under intense scrutiny in Parliament this week over human rights abuses in West Papua.
Violent protests in Indonesia, jubilation in Taiwan
Asia correspondent Ed White says Jakarta has seen some of its most violent protests in recent years following the confirmation of presidential election results. Meanwhile scenes of jubilation in… Audio
6 dead in Jakarta riots
At least six people are dead and more than 200 injured in the Indonesian city of Jakarta, after protestors clashed with police following the release of official election results. Stephen Wright is a… Audio
West Papuans given jail time for rebellion
Two West Papuans have been sentenced to more than a year in an Indonesian prison over a rebellion.
Spotlight on West Papua abuses in British parliament
British MPs have urged the government to do more to press Indonesia to stop human rights abuses and violence in Papua.
British Parliament Debate on West Papua 9 May 2019
British MPs have urged the government to do more to press Indonesia to stop human rights abuses and violence in Papua. Yesterday, the UK's elected representatives in the house of commons debated West… Audio
Prosecutors demand jail for West Papuans found with weapons
Indonesian prosecutors have demanded jail sentences for two West Papuans accused of possessing weapons.
Floating ideas: where to relocate a sinking capital city
Indonesia has announced plans to move its fast-sinking capital city Jakarta. Home to over ten million people, large parts of the city could be underwater in 30 years time. Criss-crossed by 13 rivers… Audio
Papuan rebels protest proposed death penalty sentence
A rebel group in Indonesia-ruled West Papua is protesting calls for one of its members to face the death penalty.
