Indonesian police have forcefully dispersed a number of West Papuan protests around the region today. The protestors were calling for the release…
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Indonesia accuses 14 West Papuan activists of treason for wanting to be free people. International intervention needed in Merouke, West Papua
by melaninby melanin14 KNPB managers and members from Merauke were arrested by Indonesian police now behind the iron bars of the Indonesian colonial jailhouse.…
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Breaking News from West Papua: Melanesians Demonstrating against Special Autonomy Law Shot in Front of University Campus in Jayapura
by melaninby melaninThis morning, at 10:29 West Papua time, a student by the name of Mathias Soo or Mathias Suu was shot by Indonesian…
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Human Rights Watch calls for Indonesia to investigate Papua killings
by melaninby melaninHuman Rights Watch is demanding Indonesia urgently investigate the deaths of Papuans killed during protests across the country. At least 10 people…
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Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General, Dame Meg Taylor, has called for urgent action to end increasing violence in West Papua (Tanah Papua)…
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Indonesian police have arrested dozens of people in the capital of Papua province, following protests and unrest last week. A West Papuan…
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A police spokesperson said the death came during a gunfire exchange in Wamena on Friday, which also injured an officer and a…
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Indonesian security forces have deployed extra personnel to man the streets of Papuan cities and towns in a bid to control ongoing…
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Indonesia arrests dozens of West Papuans over claim flag was thrown in sewer
by melaninby melaninOfficers shot tear gas canisters into student accommodation and took 43 people into custody after reports on social mediaHelen Davidson Indonesian authorities…
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An Indonesian lawyer says more than 150 West Papuan independence activists were arrested on Thursday. Veronica Koman says 65 remain detained in…