West Papua
Almost 1700 arrests in West Papua demos
Indonesian police arrested almost 1700 West Papuans yesterday for taking part in a series of demonstrations across Papua region.
New Zealand parliament blocks West Papua motion
The New Zealand government has blocked a motion moved without notice by an opposition Green Party MP Catherine Delahunty on West Papua.
Hundreds of arrests at West Papua demonstrations
Indonesian police have arrested hundreds of West Papuans who took part in a series of demonstrations across Papua region yesterday.
MSG chair confirms summit's deferment
The Solomon Islands prime minister Manasseh Sogavare has confirmed that the Melanesian Spearhead Group leaders summit will be deferred.
Mass arrests in West Papua ahead of demos
Indonesian police have made widespread arrests in Papua region as West Papuans prepare to hold demonstrations.
New book examines West Papua in world system
The author of a new book about how West Papua is an international issue, concerning the purview of international systems says there is sound international legal basis for the United Nations to review… Audio
Jokowi wants to speed up market building in Papua
The Indonesian President Joko Widodo has called on his own minister to speed up the construction of new traditional markets during his visit to Papua.
Pacific leaders head to UK for West Papua meeting
Several Pacific leaders are headed for London to participate in the International Parliamentarians for West Papua meeting at Westminster.
West Papuan backs woman for UN top job
A member of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua says that the appointment of a woman as the head of the United Nations would be helpful to the plight of West Papuans
Indonesia police admit to using torture
The human rights NGO Amnesty International says the police in Indonesia have admitted torturing a man to death. Audio
Amnesty pushes for Indonesian law change after torture 'admission'
Indonesian police have admitted torturing a man to death, ending a decade of denial of torture, Amnesty International says.
Papua rights among concerns around Jokowi's UK stay
Amnesty International says that while in the UK, Indonesia's President Joko Widodo should be challenged over his country's human rights record, including West Papua.
Villagers missing after landslide in West Papua
Six villagers are missing after a landslide in West Papua.
West Papuans voice support for MSG integration
Demonstrations in West Papua are being described as a sign of strong support for integration with the wider Melanesian community.
Rights group describes Indonesian state hypocrisy in Papua
The head of Indonesia's leading human rights organisation, KONTRAS, has described how the nation is in a type of denial about festering rights issues in Papua region. Audio
Arrests as thousands demonstrate in West Papua
44 West Papuans were arrested by Indonesian police during demonstrations across Papua region yesterday.
Mass demos in support of Papua Liberation Movement
Demonstrations in support of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua have been taking place in cities across Indonesia's Papua region today. Ground reports said large peaceful demonstrations…
Bishops' West Papua visit hailed by Catholic women
A visit to West Papua by Melanesian Catholic Bishops has prompted a call for regional help for the indgenous people of Indonesia's Papua region.
Indonesian rights body notes rampant rights abuses in Papua
Indonesia's leading human rights organisation says there has been no improvement in the area of rights in the Papua region since president Joko Widodo took office in 2014.
Papuans concerned at Indonesian overtures to MSG
The United Liberation Movement for West Papua has questioned Indonesia's increased diplomatic overtures to Melanesian countries. Audio
