Strong winds damage food crops on islands
A VISIT by the Morobe Disaster Office workers and officials over the weekend confirmed that some islands in Siassi are … Continue reading Strong winds damage food crops on islands
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Papuans plan to boycott Indonesian elections, say independence activists
Pacific Media Watch Newsdesk West Papuan people will not take part in Indonesia’s 2019 presidential and legislative elections, say the Indonesian … Continue reading Papuans plan to boycott Indonesian elections, say independence activists
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
Melanesian Cup Consultation successfully conducted with Vanuatu Football Federation
The Vanuatu Daily Post – Port Vila: The MSG Secretariat met with the Vanuatu Football Federation General Secretary Mr. Albert Manaroto … Continue reading Melanesian Cup Consultation successfully conducted with Vanuatu Football Federation
Experts recommend military withdrawal from West Papua region
ABC News – By Catherine Graue on Pacific Beat Calls for the West Papua region to be granted independence continued … Continue reading Experts recommend military withdrawal from West Papua region
ULMWP Chairman condemns Indonesian crack-down on freedom of expression
On January 25, I, as chairman of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP), led by the courage and … Continue reading ULMWP Chairman condemns Indonesian crack-down on freedom of expression
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
Movement to push U.S. military out of Pacific Islands comes to Seattle
Three activists from the Indigenous communities of Okinawa, Guam, and Hawai’i will be speaking in Seattle later this month about … Continue reading Movement to push U.S. military out of Pacific Islands comes to Seattle
Indonesian police apologise for using snake to interrogate Papuan
Indonesian police have admitted using a snake during an interrogation of a West Papuan. The Associated Press reported that the … Continue reading Indonesian police apologise for using snake to interrogate Papuan
French Ambassador visits NGOs
The Ambassador of France to Vanuatu, Mr. Robby Judes paid a courtesy visit to the Vatu Mauri Consortium, Vanuatu Human Rights … Continue reading French Ambassador visits NGOs
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