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West Papua

1 December 1961: Morning Star Flag Raising by Dutch Colonial Power

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West Papua Loses David Amess, one of the longest internships of British MPs
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West Papua Loses David Amess, one of the longest internships of British MPs

David Amess, one of the longest internships of British MPs sitting in the House of Commons from the Conservative Party, … Continue reading West Papua Loses David Amess, one of the longest internships of British MPs

Soldiers in classrooms a lasting legacy in West Papua
West Papua

Soldiers in classrooms a lasting legacy in West Papua

Church leaders warn the presence of Indonesian soldiers in classrooms in West Papua is proving traumatic for children in a … Continue reading Soldiers in classrooms a lasting legacy in West Papua

Vanuatu

Pastor Nafuki, defender of the rights of West Papuans, has died

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

Chief Gen. WPRA Mathias Wenda: Indonesia Must Go Home! Leave Us Alone!
West Papua

Chief Gen. WPRA Mathias Wenda: Indonesia Must Go Home! Leave Us Alone!

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!

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House of Commons Hansard: West Papua: Human Rights

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

Bougainville independence referendum postponed
Bougainville

Bougainville independence referendum postponed

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

UN demands probe into Indonesian treatment of Papuans
West Papua

UN demands probe into Indonesian treatment of Papuans

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

Why nearly 2 million people are demanding an independence vote for West Papua province
West Papua

Why nearly 2 million people are demanding an independence vote for West Papua province

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

Forum SG says Vanuatu position on self-determination issue admirable
Oceania Asia

Forum SG says Vanuatu position on self-determination issue admirable

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

PNG’s Parkop pushes for referendum for West Papuans
West Papua

PNG’s Parkop pushes for referendum for West Papuans

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

West Papua Liberation Army refuses to surrender
West Papua

West Papua Liberation Army refuses to surrender

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 calls for end to killings in Papua
South Pacific

Human Rights Watch calls for end to killings in Papua

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

TNI gives Papua Liberation Army ultimatum to surrender
West Papua

TNI gives Papua Liberation Army ultimatum to surrender

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

31 people have been killed in West Papua. Why?
South Pacific

31 people have been killed in West Papua. Why?

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?

West Papua Flag Raised in Port Vila, Vanuatu
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West Papua Flag Raised in Port Vila, Vanuatu

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 from the Solomon Islands Prime Minister in Honiara
Solomon Islands

Christmas Message from the Solomon Islands Prime Minister in Honiara

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

Joe Natuman: We are All Melanesians
Vanuatu

Joe Natuman: We are All Melanesians

“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

Melanesian leaders condemn UN for turning ‘a deaf ear’ to West Papua atrocities
Vanuatu

Melanesian leaders condemn UN for turning ‘a deaf ear’ to West Papua atrocities

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

West Papua protest at Forum summit in Apia
Oceania Asia

West Papua protest at Forum summit in Apia

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

Officials rubbish West Papua protest
Oceania Asia

Officials rubbish West Papua protest

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

Speech by Hon. Peter O’Neill CMG MP – Prime Minister Upon Election to Form Government
Papua New Guinea

Speech by Hon. Peter O’Neill CMG MP – Prime Minister Upon Election to Form Government

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

International Day Of Solidarity For Free West Papua
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International Day Of Solidarity For Free West Papua

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

Author praised for opening readers’ eyes to West Papua’s repression
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Author praised for opening readers’ eyes to West Papua’s repression

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

Female Melanesian tattooists to make their mark in Spain
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Female Melanesian tattooists to make their mark in Spain

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

UN Decolonization Committee Urges U.S. To Refrain From ‘Harmful And Unproductive Activities’ In American Samoa
South Pacific

UN Decolonization Committee Urges U.S. To Refrain From ‘Harmful And Unproductive Activities’ In American Samoa

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

2 Ministers of West Papua Provisional Government and 2 Church Leaders Flown to Geneva Recently
West Papua

2 Ministers of West Papua Provisional Government and 2 Church Leaders Flown to Geneva Recently

There were reports in Indonesian language coming out saying that the Minister for Secretary of the Prime Minister and the … Continue reading 2 Ministers of West Papua Provisional Government and 2 Church Leaders Flown to Geneva Recently

Business as usual for PNG–Indonesia relations
West Papua

Business as usual for PNG–Indonesia relations

18 June 2022, Author: Hipolitus Wangge, ANU Prime Minister James Marape visited Jakarta at the invitation of Indonesian President Joko … Continue reading Business as usual for PNG–Indonesia relations

‘White supremacy is a poison’: Emotional Biden in Buffalo condemns those who push ‘perverse’ replacement theory
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‘White supremacy is a poison’: Emotional Biden in Buffalo condemns those who push ‘perverse’ replacement theory

Joey Garrison, USA TODAY WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden said “white supremacy is a poison” and vowed “hate will not … Continue reading ‘White supremacy is a poison’: Emotional Biden in Buffalo condemns those who push ‘perverse’ replacement theory

WPA Secretariat-General: Happy Anniversary 12 Cabinets and WPA Command
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WPA Secretariat-General: Happy Anniversary 12 Cabinets and WPA Command

From the Central Defence Headquarters of West Papua Army (CDH-WPA), on behalf of the WPA Supreme Commander, Chief General Mathias … Continue reading WPA Secretariat-General: Happy Anniversary 12 Cabinets and WPA Command

Bougainville, Papua New Guinea

TOROAMA AND PM MARAPE ENDORSES ERA KONE COVENANT TODAY

The Autonomous Bougainville Government and the National Government met for the last time today (Fri 22.04), in the Joint Supervisory … Continue reading TOROAMA AND PM MARAPE ENDORSES ERA KONE COVENANT TODAY

The Pacific Elders’ Voice (PEV) atau Tetua Pasifik Serukan Kunjungan PBB ke West Papua
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The Pacific Elders’ Voice (PEV) atau Tetua Pasifik Serukan Kunjungan PBB ke West Papua

News | Edisi, 22 April 2022 The Pacific Elders’ Voice (PEV) atau Tetua Pasifik, yang terdiri dari mantan kepala negara, … Continue reading The Pacific Elders’ Voice (PEV) atau Tetua Pasifik Serukan Kunjungan PBB ke West Papua

Featured

West Papua is part of PNG

2022 NGE – It is here. After 10 Parliaments of independent and sovereign PNG, we begin to count the costs. … Continue reading West Papua is part of PNG

Opinion: Australia must stop viewing the Pacific as its neighbourhood to fix
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Opinion: Australia must stop viewing the Pacific as its neighbourhood to fix

As the nation heads toward an election, recent events in the Solomon Islands are a reminder that strong economic relationships … Continue reading Opinion: Australia must stop viewing the Pacific as its neighbourhood to fix

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The Central Bank of Russia has officially announced that, as of March 28, 2022, the Russian Rubble

The Central Bank of Russia has officially announced that, as of March 28, 2022, the Russian Rubble currency is BOUND … Continue reading The Central Bank of Russia has officially announced that, as of March 28, 2022, the Russian Rubble

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PRESS STATEMENT ON PRIME MINISTER MARAPE’S OFFICIAL VISIT TO THE REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA FROM 30TH MARCH TO 01ST APRIL 2022

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape, MP has embarked on an Official Visit to the Republic of Indonesia at the invitation … Continue reading PRESS STATEMENT ON PRIME MINISTER MARAPE’S OFFICIAL VISIT TO THE REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA FROM 30TH MARCH TO 01ST APRIL 2022

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