West Papua
Indonesia arrests over 100 Papuans in Sorong
More than 100 indigenous activists were arrested by Indonesian police at the weekend in the West Papua city of Sorong.
MSG secretariat pencils date for leaders summit
The Melanesian Spearhead Group secretariat has a new proposed date for a leaders summit to discuss West Papuan membership.
Solomons won't enter media duel with Jakarta
The Solomon Islands government says it is not in a position to respond to a warning from Indonesia's government to keep quiet about West Papua.
Indonesia's Pacific diplomacy takes on new edge
Indonesian diplomatic overtures to the Pacific Islands region over West Papua have taken on a new dimension, after Indonesia's Defence Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu urged Australia to pass on a message… Audio
Jakarta diplomacy odd and backwards, ULMWP
A warning by Indonesia's Defence Minister for Pacific countries not to speak out about West Papua has been described as an odd and backward form of diplomacy.
West Papua resources fray discussed alongside climate
A conference underway in Sydney looks to address two major areas of concern for the Pacific region in the same sitting.
Wreckage of missing aircraft found in Papua
The cargo aircraft missing since Monday in Indonesia's Papua region has been found completely shattered in mountainous region.
Jakarta urges Canberra to deliver regional warning on Papua
Indonesia urges Australia to rebuke Pacific Island states who raise issues relating to West Papua.
Call for probe into Manokwari shootings
A member of the provincial parliament in Indonesia's West Papua province has called for an investigation into last Thursday's deadly shootings in Manokwari.
Papuan pro-independence leader calls for referendum
A Papuan pro-independence leader Filep Karma has called on the Indonesian government to hold a referendum on independence.
Nights' Overseas - Pacific
RNZI senior journalist Johnny Blades on the ever shifting balance of international power and influence within the Pacific. There are some quite intriguing geopolitical movements playing out in the… Audio
Indonesian military and Papuan separatists exchange gunfire
An Indonesian military officer has been shot in an exchange of gunfire with separatists in Papua.
Indonesian president commissions Papua electricity drive
Power capacity in West Papua is to increase twofold by 2019, under a plan launched by Indonesia's president.
New momentum towards decolonisation in Pacific
Pacific Islands people and governments are taking the lead on pushing for decolonisation of West Papuans and other regional peoples, an expert says.
West Papua's MSG membership expected by December
West Papua is reportedly poised to be granted full membership of the Melanesian Spearhead Group in December.
Tonga parliament debates Indonesia ties
Tonga's prime minister Akilisi Pohiva has told parliament that leadership without morality is due to fail.
Advocacy group slams Indonesia's Papua stand
The Jakarta Legal Aid Institute has issued a statement condemning the Indonesian government's denial of reports of human rights violations in Papua.
Indonesia dismisses Pacific 'insult' concerns
Indonesia's Foreign Ministry has brushed off concerns the country insulted Pacific Island heads of state, during its response to allegations of human rights violations at the recent UN General…
Jakarta urged to open up on Papua
Indonesia has been urged to open up access to West Papua, following a surge of concern about rights abuses in Papua at the United Nations.
Amnesty wants security for Papuan leader
Amnesty International has urged the Indonesian authorities to ensure the security of Agustinus Aud, who is the spokesperson of the West Papuan National Committee.
