West Papua
Rights defenders targetted as racism against Papuans exposed
Indonesian human rights workers say racism remains a major problem in West Papua, and one which the government has been slow in responding to. Audio
West Papuans convicted for treason after anti-racism protests
An Indonesian court has convicted and sentenced seven West Papuans on treason charges for their role in anti-racism protests last year.
Papua police say inmates escaped from hospital
Indonesian police in West Papua say four prisoners isolated for suspected Covid-19 infection have escaped.
West Papua human rights advocate targeted by spam
An Indonesian human rights advocate feels he is being targeted after a virtual discussion about West Papua was disrupted by spam callers.
Harsh prison sentences sought for West Papuan protestors
The human rights watchdog TAPOL has condemned a demand by Indonesian prosecutors for a 17-year imprisonment for West Papuan activist Buchtar Tabuni.
Landmark ruling over govt internet blackout in West Papua
An Indonesian court has ruled the government violated the law by cutting the internet in West Papua last year during widspread protests. Audio
