West Papua
Indonesia disputes veracity of West Papuan petition
Indonesia has disputed the veracity of a West Papuan petition to the United Nations seeking self-determination. Indonesia's government says the petition is a hoax, but advocates for West Papuans say… Audio
UN committee rejects West Papua independence petition
The United Nations decolonisation committee says it will not accept a petition signed by 1.8 million West Papuans calling for an independence vote.
A possible watershed for moment for West Papuan independence
A petition to the United Nations with the signatures of 1.8 million West Papuans seeking self-determination could be a watershed moment for the independence movement Audio
Annual stoush in New York over West Papua
The issue of West Papuan self-determination has again been the subject of fiery debate at the United Nations General Assembly.
1.8 million West Papuans petition UN for independence vote
A petition with the signatures of 1.8 million West Papuans in Indonesia has been presented to the UN demanding a vote on independence.
Indonesia hits back at Melanesian leaders on West Papua
Indonesia has denied allegations regarding West Papua made by Pacific leaders at the UN General Assembly in New York.
More shootings near Papua's Freeport mine
There's been another spate of shootings near the giant Freeport mine in Indonesia's Papua province.
West Papuan independence founder dies
One of the founders of the West Papuan independence movement, Nicolaas Jouwe, has died in Jakarta at the age of 93.
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 18 September 2017
Bougainville makes strides towards preparation for the 2019 referendum; The Pacific's environment agency marks the start of a new action plan; and the West Papuan liberation movement focussed on… Audio
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
