US senators visit Fiji
A US congressional delegation has been in Fiji this week for bilateral talks with the government. The delegation included the … Continue reading US senators visit Fiji
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No change on offer in Solomon Islands – academic
An expert on politics in Melanesia says at the nub of the political instability in Solomon Islands is that no … Continue reading No change on offer in Solomon Islands – academic
Vanuatu and New Caledonia sign free trade deal
Vanuatu and New Caledonia have signed a free trade agreement. The deal was signed on Tuesday by Vanuatu Prime Minister … Continue reading Vanuatu and New Caledonia sign free trade deal
Wale clarifies election decision
WHY WE WALKED OUT By ANDREW FANASIA MATHEW Wale says his group walked out from the prime minister’s election yesterday … Continue reading Wale clarifies election decision
This is Sogavare’s Manasseh Opinion of West Papua After being Chosen as Prime Minister
Honiara – The newly elected Prime Minister of Manasseh Sogavare, who was once a staunch supporter of West Papuan independence … Continue reading This is Sogavare’s Manasseh Opinion of West Papua After being Chosen as Prime Minister
West Papuan boycott of Indonesian election successful, says campaign
Asiapacificreport The United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) has claimed a successful boycott of the Indonesian election on Wednesday, estimating … Continue reading West Papuan boycott of Indonesian election successful, says campaign
Two soldiers injured in renewed violence from Papuan rebels
Rebel fighters in West Papua’s Central Highlands shot and wounded two Indonesian soldiers on Wednesday. West Papua Liberation Army unit, … Continue reading Two soldiers injured in renewed violence from Papuan rebels
A Prisoner on Behalf of Maikel Ilintamon Was Beaten by Abe Prison Officers Until He Died
Jayapura – Narapidana (Napi) on behalf of Maikel Ilintamon (25) was beaten by Abepura (Abe) Class IIA Lapas (LP) officers … Continue reading A Prisoner on Behalf of Maikel Ilintamon Was Beaten by Abe Prison Officers Until He Died
Media Statement: Kua Supports Marape’s Move
MEDIA STATEMENT KUA SUPPORTS MARAPE’S MOVE SUNDAY 14 APRIL 2019 The Shadow Attorney General and Member for Sinasina Yongomugl, Kerenga … Continue reading Media Statement: Kua Supports Marape’s Move
How land grabbers weaponise indigenous ritual against Papuans
An interview with anthropologist Sophie Chao Source: https://thegeckoproject.org/ Industrial-scale agriculture poses considerable risk to the indigenous peoples of Papua, whose … Continue reading How land grabbers weaponise indigenous ritual against Papuans
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