Samoa stands with Forum position on West Papua
Samoa will take the position of Pacific Island Forum members and support “constructive engagement” with Indonesia on issues relating to … Continue reading Samoa stands with Forum position on West Papua
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Salwai Government’s Motion Passed
A motion moved in Parliament yesterday by Prime Minister Charlot Salwai and seconded by Deputy Prime Minister, Bob Loughman, was passed … Continue reading Salwai Government’s Motion Passed
Motion of No Confidence Against Salwai Government Defeated
The Opposition-sponsored motion against Prime Minister Charlot Salwai was defeated by 36 votes against and 13 votes for, when parliament convened … Continue reading Motion of No Confidence Against Salwai Government Defeated
Immigration grants 40 foreigners citizenship
By ERIC PIET, the National PNG A GROUP of 40 foreigners have been granted citizenship by the PNG Immigration and … Continue reading Immigration grants 40 foreigners citizenship
Speaker confirms receiving motion
The Speaker of Parliament, MP Esmon Sai, confirmed to the Daily Post yesterday afternoon that a Motion of No Confidence was … Continue reading Speaker confirms receiving motion
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
Indonesian military to take over construction in Papua
Indonesia’s military will take over construction of a massive infrastructure project in Papua after a massacre of workers earlier this … Continue reading Indonesian military to take over construction in Papua
Pacific Anglican leaders call for West Papua action
The leaders of Anglican churches in New Zealand and four Pacific Island countries are calling for an end to human … Continue reading Pacific Anglican leaders call for West Papua action
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
Indonesia not resolving grievances in Papua – UN
Recent violence in Papua is the result of grievances in the region that Indonesia is failing to address, the UN … Continue reading Indonesia not resolving grievances in Papua – UN
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