West Papua
Jakarta urged to ensure Paniai deaths are probed
On the first anniversary of the violent deaths of four West Papuans in Paniai, Indonesia's government has been urged to ensure the perpetrators are brought to justice.
Indonesia president wants co-operation in Papua development
Indonesia's president, Joko Widodo, has criticised government agencies for not co-operating in implementing development in the Papua region.
Casualties in West Papua on Flag Day
A deadly response to West Papuan expression of independence aspirations puts the Indonesian security forces in the spotlight again as thousands of people across the world took part in demonstrations… Audio
Reports dozens of Papuan students arrested in Jakarta
Reports from Indonesia say dozens of Papuan student activists were arrested during a street rally in Jakarta.
Foreign journos assaulted during Papua rally
Two foreign journalists have been assaulted by Indonesian police while covering a rally by Papuan students in Jakarta.
Jakarta accused of failing Papua autonomy package
A West Papuan customary representative says lawmakers in Jakarta still lack the political will to re-design Papua region's Special Autonomy status so that it benefits the indigenous people. Audio
Banned Papua flag raised in NZ ceremony
A flag raising event in support of the West Papuan symbol, the Morning Star, has been held on the steps of New Zealand's parliament.
Security forces mobilise for West Papua Flag Day
Reports from Indonesia indicate an increased security forces presence in urban centres of Papua region in anticipation of Flag Day ceremonies.
Medical team visiting Papua to look into infant deaths
Indonesia's health minister has sent a team to Papua to investigate reports of over 30 infant deaths since October.
Indonesia should free all political prisoners - NGO
Human Rights Watch says the release of Filep Karma after 11 years in prison is good but says there are about 100 other West Papua political prisoners who should be released too.
Filmmaker aims to dispel AIDS stigma in Papua
Wesley Kosai thought he had been cursed. The 34 year old from Wamena in Indonesia's Papua region had fallen ill and didn't know he'd contracted HIV. Audio
Two Indonesian soldiers convicted for Papuan deaths
Two Indonesian soldiers have been convicted and imprisoned for their role in the deaths of two Papuans in Mimika in August.
NGO claims mixed results on Jakarta's Papua media policy
Human Rights Watch says Indonesia's new policy on foreign media access to West Papua has had mixed results. Audio
Human Rights Watch says Papua access remains poor
Watchdog group calls on Indonesia to follow through on commitment to improving access to the Papua region. Audio
Rare glimpse of West Papua
In a rare opportunity to investigate signs of change in West Papua, RNZI journalists Johnny Blades and Koroi Hawkins report for Insight from the Indonesian province. Audio
West Papuans fear for survival as a people
While Indonesia's government is taking new steps to foster economic and social development in Papua, West Papuans say their survival as a people is under threat.
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West Papuans' survival in the balance
While West Papuans say their way of life is threatened by Indonesian rule, Jakarta says it's tackling the real problems indigenous people face. RNZI was granted rare access to the region. Video
West Papuans' survival in the balance
While West Papuans say their way of life is threatened by Indonesian rule, Jakarta says it's tackling the real problems indigenous people face. RNZ International was granted rare access to the region.
Solomons reiterates West Papua support
The Solomon Islands prime minister, Manasseh Sogavare, has assured a delegation from West Papua of his commitment to pushing for the region's freedom from all forms of abuse and repression.
West Papuans fear extinction looms under Indonesian rule
West Papuans say their survival as a people is increasingly threatened under Indonesian rule. Audio
