Johnny Blades, RNZ Pacific Journalistjohnny.blades@rnz.co.nz The new Secretary-General of the Pacific Islands Forum says he will champion solidarity and unity within … Continue reading New head of fractured Pacific Forum stresses unity
Leader of Vanuatu’s Christian Council and president of the Vanuatu Free West Papua Association, Pastor Nafuki campaigned for years for … Continue reading Pastor Nafuki, defender of the rights of West Papuans, has died
In celebrating the Independence Anniversary of the Republic of West Papua that was proclaimed by the Organisasi Papua Merdeka (OPM) … Continue reading Chief Gen. WPRA Mathias Wenda: Indonesia Must Go Home! Leave Us Alone!
4.30 pm Robert Courts (Witney) (Con) I beg to move, That this House has considered human rights in West Papua. … Continue reading House of Commons Hansard: West Papua: Human Rights
A meeting today in Port Moresby between the Papua New Guinea national government and the Autonomous Bougainville Government resolved to … Continue reading Bougainville independence referendum postponed
JAKARATA, 22 FEBRUARY 2019 (THE AUSTRALIAN) – United Nations human rights experts have demanded an independent probe into “alleged killings, … Continue reading UN demands probe into Indonesian treatment of Papuans
Earlier this week, a petition signed by more than 1.8 million people calling for an independence referendum in Indonesia’s West … Continue reading Why nearly 2 million people are demanding an independence vote for West Papua province
Daily Post – Vanuatu has always been very principled in its approach to West Papua, in the issue of self-determination of … Continue reading Forum SG says Vanuatu position on self-determination issue admirable
The newspaper The National reported that Powes Parkop wants PNG to push for a legitimate independence referendum for West Papuans He said … Continue reading PNG’s Parkop pushes for referendum for West Papuans
The West Papua Liberation Army is refusing to bow to Indonesia’s ultimatum and surrender. After the Army claimed responsibility for … Continue reading West Papua Liberation Army refuses to surrender
Human Rights Watch is calling on Papuan militants to stop unlawful killings, after a massacre of Indonesians took place in … Continue reading Human Rights Watch calls for end to killings in Papua
The Liberation Army claimed responsibility for killing up to 31 Indonesians, mainly road construction workers, this month in the Highlands … Continue reading TNI gives Papua Liberation Army ultimatum to surrender
The construction workers were shot dead by separatist rebels in Indonesia’s Papua province, marking the region’s deadliest bout of violence … Continue reading 31 people have been killed in West Papua. Why?
The United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) in partnership with the Vanuatu West Papua Association and the South Moluccas association … Continue reading West Papua Flag Raised in Port Vila, Vanuatu
CHRISTMAS MESSAGE. BY THE PRIME MINISTER, HONOURABLE RICK HOUENIPWELA. My fellow Solomon Islanders, let me on behalf of the Government … Continue reading Christmas Message from the Solomon Islands Prime Minister in Honiara
“We are all Melanesian,” said Deputy Prime Minister Joe Natuman. “We are family. We regard it as an obligation to help … Continue reading Joe Natuman: We are All Melanesians
Solomon Islands and Vanuatu leaders want investigation into alleged abuses and support for independence campaign Ben Doherty @bendohertycorro Sunday 24 September … Continue reading Melanesian leaders condemn UN for turning ‘a deaf ear’ to West Papua atrocities
A small, but vocal, group of protesters gathered this morning outside the Sheraton Aggies Resort in Apia, venue of the … Continue reading West Papua protest at Forum summit in Apia
By Joyetter Feagaimaali’i-Luamanu , 07 September 2017 A senior staff member of Indonesia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Franz Albert Joku, … Continue reading Officials rubbish West Papua protest
In the 10th Parliament of Papua New Guinea – 2 August 2017 Mr Speaker, Firstly, may I congratulate you, on … Continue reading Speech by Hon. Peter O’Neill CMG MP – Prime Minister Upon Election to Form Government
3 March 18, 2017 Washington, DC Website: WPAN World-wide protest demanding that Indonesia end military colonization of West Papua and free … Continue reading International Day Of Solidarity For Free West Papua
Posted on March 15, 2017 | 1 Comment By Pacific Media Watch editor Kendall Hutt, March 15, 2017 Bookstore owners, … Continue reading Author praised for opening readers’ eyes to West Papua’s repression
APReport – By Hele Ikimotu A threatened tradition will get fresh focus when a female Melanesian tattoo collective takes up … Continue reading Female Melanesian tattooists to make their mark in Spain
PIReport – By Fili Sagapolutele PAGO PAGO, American Samoa (The Samoa News, March 9, 2017) – The United Nations has “strongly … Continue reading UN Decolonization Committee Urges U.S. To Refrain From ‘Harmful And Unproductive Activities’ In American Samoa
7 September 2021, Suva Fiji: The PIDF Secretary General H.E Ambassador Solo Mara delivered the opening keynote at the Virtual … Continue reading The PIDF Secretary-General Ambassador Solo Mara and Development Agenda
He took office as the 7th Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea 2 years ago, 30 May 2019. The slogan … Continue reading PNG Prime Minister James Marape – UN General Assembly 76th Annual Session, 2021
(Reposted): 20th September 2021 WE ASK PM TO VOTE FOR ISRAEL AND RAISE WEST PAPUAN ISSUES IN THE 76th UNITED … Continue reading Prime Minister James Marape – The UN General Assembly 76th Session, 2021
PRIME Minister James Marape will be leading a Ministerial Delegation to the 76th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) from September … Continue reading PM Marape to attend 76th United Nations General Assembly, Eoe will be acting PM
United Liberation Movement for West Papua or ULMWP chairman Benny Wenda has predicted the collapse of the colonial border. The … Continue reading Papua New Guinea – and West Papua: The Colonial Borderline
#PNGNews. John Lanta, a leader of the community and staff member of the university said their culture is slowly dying … Continue reading Lae’s West Papua community joined in celebrating Papua New Guinea’s 46th Independence at the PNG University of Technology yesterday
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September 13, 2021 The National By MIRIAM ZARRIGA A 37-YEAR-old man, accused of practising sorcery, was… Continue reading Kul Village, Madang: Beheaded over sorcery
September 14, 2021The NationalMain Stories By CLIFFORD FAIPARIK AN arms deal to smuggle guns from Indonesia went wrong after a … Continue reading Vanimo: Gunrunning deal goes wrong
Today is September 13.2021 in Oksibil West Papua. The Indonesian military burned down the local facilities School and hospital to … Continue reading BREAKING NEWS: Oksibil On Fire
Updated at 12:05 p.m. ET on 2021-09-03 Suspected separatist rebels in West Papua killed four government soldiers and wounded two … Continue reading Machete-Wielding Rebels Kill 4 Indonesian Soldiers in West Papua
