West Papua
West Papuan liberation movement focussed on UN plans
The West Papua National Coalition for Liberation says proposed dialogue with Jakarta falls outside the roadmap towards independence which it describes as gaining momentum. Audio
Apia confrontation highlights sensitivity over West Papua
A confrontation between media and Indonesian officials in Samoa last week has highlighted the depth of regional feelings about West Papua.
Special Autonomy provides for rights justice, says Papuan legislator
A member of the Papua Provincial Legislative Assembly says the Special Autonomy Law provides for a human rights court in Papua and should be pursued.
Fallout from Indonesian officials confronting media
Confrontation between media and Indonesian officials at the Pacific Island Forum Leaders summit in Apia last week turned sour when the topic of West Papua was brought up. Audio
NGO blasts lenient punishment for police who killed Papuan
Human Rights Watch in Indonesia has expressed disappointment at a lenient punishment for four police officers involved in the killing of a West Papuan last month.
Petition for West Papuan independence vote to go to UN
West Papuan independence campaigners are set to petition the United Nations, with signatures of people inside the Indonesian province, when the General Assembly sits later this month.
West Papua protest at Forum summit in Apia
A small, but vocal, group of protesters gathered this morning outside the Sheraton Aggies Resort in Apia, venue of the 48th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders meeting, to raise awareness about the plight…
West Papuan Liberation Movement dismisses Jakarta dialogue
The United Liberation Movement for West Papua says it's not interested in one-on-one dialogue with Indonesia's government.
Petition for West Papuan independence vote to go to UN
West Papuan independence campaigners to petition the UN later this month with signatures from the people of the Indonesian province. Audio
Indonesian president looks at West Papua dialogue
There are signs of a significant peace dialogue opening up between Indonesia's government and West Papuans, however it is unlikely to include the United Liberation Movement for West Papua. Audio
Indonesian president looks at West Papua dialogue
There are signs of a significant peace dialogue opening up between Indonesia's government and West Papuans, however it is unlikely to include the United Liberation Movement for West Papua. Audio
Signs that Jakarta is entering West Papua dialogue process
There are signs of a significant peace dialogue opening up between Indonesia's government and West Papuans.
West Papua advocacy groups urge Forum action
West Papua advocacy groups based in Australia and New Zealand have urged the Pacific Islands Forum to act decisively on Papua.
West Papuan independence leader to petition UN
A West Papuan independence leader says he will petition the United Nations General Assembly later this month with the signatures of his people.
Papua petition swimming to UN
Campaigners for improved human rights in West Papua are swimming to the United Nations in Geneva today carrying a petition calling for action in the Indonesian territory.
Fight against HIV/AIDS stepped up in Papua
The administration in the Indonesian region of Papua is stepping up efforts to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS.
Indonesia urged to empower Papuan 'human resources'
A Papua community leader says Indonesia infrastructure development plans for the region must be coupled with the empowerment of its human resources.
Rally in Papua demands perpetrator of a fatal shooting be brought to justice
Thousands of people have held a rally in Deiyai in Indonesia's Papua region demanding the perpetrator of a fatal shooting this month be brought to justice.
Grasberg mine contract extended
The contract of the gold and copper miner Freeport Indonesia to run the Grasberg mine in West Papua has been extended until 2041.
RNZ undeterred by Indonesian protest over Papua coverage
New Zealand's public broadcaster says a protest in Indonesia won't deter it from covering West Papua.
