by Dea – West Papuan leaders have declared awaiting government, whilst Indonesia’s contested province, because the United Nations says it is “plagued…
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Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo has told media he is prepared to meet West Papuan pro-independence groups to discuss problems in Papua. Viva…
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A Papuan academic says Indonesia’s approach to development in his homeland shows a lack of understanding about Melanesian culture. Australia-based anthropologist Yamin…
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Oceania Asia
West Papua Liberation Army claims responsibility for Papua killings
by melaninby melaninThe West Papua Liberation Army is claiming responsibility for the killings of at least 24 Indonesian construction workers in Papua. The claims confirmed…
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Where Is West Papua’s Struggle for Independence From Indonesia Headed?
by melaninby melaninSimon Philpott Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018 John Ondawame greatly admired the independence struggle in East Timor, especially its ability to win active support…
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Andre Barahamin – 28 Mar, 2017, New Mandala Why have Jokowi’s promises to open up Indonesia’s “forbidden island” to journalists and rights monitors…
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Oceania Asia
Australia should go to Papua and see the human rights situation for itself
by melaninby melaninElaine Pearson, Support of Indonesian sovereignty over Papua does not mean shying away from scrutiny of abuses As Indonesia’s president, Joko “Jokowi”…
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The thorny issue of West Papua has stirred controversy during a state visit by Indonesia’s President, Joko Widodo, to Papua New Guinea.…
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The thorny issue of West Papua has stirred controversy during a state visit by Indonesia’s President, Joko Widodo, to Papua New Guinea.…