“Destroy them first. We will discuss human rights matters later.” These are the reported words of Bambang Soesatyo, chairman of the People’s … Continue reading West Papua is on the verge of another bloody crackdown
Tom Allard, Exclusive A new security crackdown on armed separatists in the central highlands of Indonesia’s restive Papua region will … Continue reading EXCLUSIVE Indonesia’s troop surge in Papua aims to ‘wipe out’ armed rebels: police intel chief
On May 21, protests were held in different parts of Indonesia to demand the release of recently arrested activists Large … Continue reading As violence continues in West Papua, calls to release political prisoners grow stronger
The West Papua Liberation Army has claimed responsibility for the deaths of two Indonesian soldiers in Yahukimo regency on Tuesday. … Continue reading Two Indonesian soldiers killed in latest West Papua violence
There is nothing wrong with believing in great futures or striving towards dreams of betterment – so long as they … Continue reading Elon Musk’s SpaceX project could put Papuan lands and futures at risk
On 29 April, the Indonesian government declared that all ‘armed criminal groups’ (KBB) and people and organisations affiliated with them were terrorists. … Continue reading First ‘separatists’, now ‘terrorists’: another way for Indonesia to avoid solving West Papuans’ historical grievances
The Indonesian government has officially labelled the OPM (Organisasi Papua Merdeka) Free Papuan Movement and its military wing, the TPNPB … Continue reading Jakarta is turning West Papuans into ‘terrorists’ to justify waging a war
Asia Pacific Report newsdesk An exiled West Papuan leader has demanded the immediate release of arrested campaigner Victor Yeimo, saying that … Continue reading Free Victor Yeimo now, says exiled Papuan leader Benny Wenda
Branding armed Papuan resistance groups as “terrorists” has sparked strong condemnation from human rights groups across Indonesia and in West … Continue reading Tensions Rise in West Papua
SM Said Tuesday, 11 May 2021 – 12:30:00 WIT Editor: Andi Mohammad Ikhbal JAYAPURA, iNews.id – Five battalions of Indonesian … Continue reading 5 TNI Battalions Are Ready to Fight Papua New Guinea Volunteers Who Want to Help KKB
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