West Papua
Vanuatu and Solomons raise Papua at UN rights council
Vanuatu and Solomon Islands have raised the issue of human rights abuses against West Papuans at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.
Thousands of West Papuan students return home over safety fears
Over 2000 West Papuan university students have returned home from Indonesian cities since last month over safety fears.
UN urges Indonesia to protect Koman
United Nations experts have urged Indonesia to protect the rights of lawyer Veronica Koman who advocates for West Papuan rights.
Increase noted in intimidation of legal advocates for Papuans
A leading Indonesian human rights advocate has noted increased intimidation of rights lawyers representing West Papuans.
Indonesia arrests another Papuan activist
Police in Indonesia say they have arrested the Papuan activist Steven Itlay and uncovered a plot to stage more riots.
PNG capital governor promises to escalate West Papua campaign
The governor of Papua New Guinea's capital has promised more public action regarding West Papua.
Police investigate claims snakes thrown at Papuan students
Indonesian police are investigating claims by West Papuan students that masked motorcyclists threw bags of snakes at them.
Indonesia to build Presidential Palace in West Papua
Indonesia's President has promised West Papuan leaders he will build a Presidential Palace in the region.
PNG capital governor to escalate West Papua campaign
The governor of Papua New Guinea's capital has promised more public action regarding West Papua. Powes Parkop led thousands of people on a march in Port Moresby yesterday (Tues) to voice support for… Audio
Leading West Papuan independence activist arrested in Jayapura
A leading West Papuan independence activist has been arrested by Indonesian police in Jayapua.
West Papua solidarity march in PNG draws thousands
Thousands of Papua New Guineans marched through Port Moresby in support of West Papuan freedom today.
UN rights chief unable to secure West Papua visit
The UN Human Rights Commissioner Michelle Bachelet says her office has so far been unable to secure a trip to Indonesia's West Papua.
Human Rights Watch calls for Indonesia to investigate Papua killings
Human Rights Watch is demanding Indonesia urgently investigate the deaths of Papuans killed during protests across the country.
Jakarta blames Papua unrest on independence movement
Facing international pressure over major unrest in Papua region, Indonesia's government has pointed blame at West Papuan independence groups. Audio
