Light at end of tunnel for West Papua
“Let me assure the world that I can see the light at the end of the dark tunnel, that now the whole world knows more about West Papua than ever before so this is sure confidence for me which reflects the…
Academic slams Solomon Islands’ change in tone on West Papua
The incoming director of the Centre for Pacific Islands Studies at the University of Hawaii says declining support for West Papuan independence in Melanesia is a clear sign of Indonesia’s growing influence. In 2017 Solomon Islands stood up front among…
Parkop wants West Papua issue dealt with
NATIONAL Capital District Governor Powes Parkop has called on Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister Rimbink Pato not to shy away from discussing the West Papua issue on the international stage. “It is important that we talk about the West Papua…
Vanuatu continue push for UN resolution on West Papua, despite opposition from Forum members
YAREN, 05 SEPTEMBER 2018 (PACNEWS) – The government of Vanuatu is pursuing bilateral discussions with Leaders of the Pacific Islands Forum in Nauru this week to seek their support for its proposed resolution to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)…
The Pacific can no longer turn a blind eye to West Papua, envoy
Vanuatu’s newly appointed special envoy for West Papua, Lora Lini, says the West Papua issue is something the Pacific region can no longer turn a blind eye on. Vanuatu is to ask next week’s Pacific Islands Forum summit in Nauru…
PIANGO wants Pacific leaders to commit over West Papua
Pacific Island civil society says the Pacific Island Forum leaders must support Vanuatu’s effort to take the issue of West Papua to the UN. The executive director of the civil society umbrella group, PIANGO, or the Pacific Islands Association of…
Fiji opposition leader says govt betraying West Papua
The Fiji opposition leader, Ro Teimumu Kepa, says the government has to stop its betrayal of the people of West Papua. She is urging the government to strongly support the inclusion of the territory on the United Nations’ decolonisation list.…
Call for Pacific leaders to support West Papua resolution
A West Papua support group in New Zealand is calling on Pacific leaders to support Vanautu’s push for the Indonesian region to be included on the UN’s decolonisation list. West Papua Action Auckland said leaders attending next week’s Pacific Islands…
If Vanuatu does not speak for West Papua, then who will?: Lini
Vanuatu Daily Post – Since her appointment as the Special Envoy on Decolonization of West Papua to the Pacific Island States, Lora Lini spoke exclusively to the Daily Post about how she sees her role and the importance of the position…
Vanuatu could be alone on West Papua bid at UN
Vanuatu’s government could be alone among regional administrations in its bid to have West Papua inscribed on the United Nations de-colonisation list. The Charlot Salwai-led government plans to submit a draft resolution to the Pacific Islands Forum, calling for Indonesian-ruled…