Academia Editorial: The Papua Question
Amid the deepening trust deficit between the Papuan people and the government, many in the country’s easternmost territory suspect that … Continue reading Academia Editorial: The Papua Question
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Another West Papuan priest killed by the Indonesian military amid internet blackout
We are devastated to report the killing of yet another West Papuan priest at the hands of the Indonesian military. According … Continue reading Another West Papuan priest killed by the Indonesian military amid internet blackout
Indonesia should have spoken to other democracies before casting vote at UN assembly: Jakarta Post
Editorial Note JAKARTA (THE JAKARTA POST/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) – Something odd happened at the United Nations General Assembly this week. … Continue reading Indonesia should have spoken to other democracies before casting vote at UN assembly: Jakarta Post
Indonesian police crack down on West Papuan protests
Indonesian police have forcefully dispersed a number of West Papuan protests around the region today. The protestors were calling for … Continue reading Indonesian police crack down on West Papuan protests
Indonesia Imported US$1.3 mln Israel-made Weapons in 2020
Translator: Ricky Mohammad Nugraha Editor: Laila Afifa TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Issues on boycotting Israel products have once again emerged among the public in Indonesia following the increasing … Continue reading Indonesia Imported US$1.3 mln Israel-made Weapons in 2020
Fight for Sovereignty of West Papua (West New Guinea/ Netherlands New Guinea) in United Nations
Everything was created and done by foreigners so everything these foreigners deed were illegal and invalid against the rule of … Continue reading Fight for Sovereignty of West Papua (West New Guinea/ Netherlands New Guinea) in United Nations
Probe urged into death of priest in Papua
An Indonesian church group has urged President Joko Widodo to order an independent investigation into the killing of a priest … Continue reading Probe urged into death of priest in Papua
Indonesia deploys 400 battle-hardened troops to troubled Papua
Indonesia has deployed 400 more soldiers in the easternmost region of Papua, an army spokesman said on Thursday, as an … Continue reading Indonesia deploys 400 battle-hardened troops to troubled Papua
The Indonesian government’s approach to Papua is starting to look like insanity
If insanity, as the saying goes, is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results, then … Continue reading The Indonesian government’s approach to Papua is starting to look like insanity
PNG can’t turn a blind eye to the conflict next doo
LEANNE JORARI As popular support for West Papua grows more vocal, PNG officials walk a diplomatic tightrope. A video recently surfaced on social media … Continue reading PNG can’t turn a blind eye to the conflict next doo
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