Happy Independence Day: Nauru
NAURU-AUSTRONESIA On this January 31, wish a happy anniversary of independence (January 31, 1968) to the Republic of NAURU!The history … Continue reading Happy Independence Day: Nauru
Category: South Pacific
West Papuan liberation leader announces provisional government’s diplomatic missions around the globe
EST Papuan liberation leader Benny Wenda said today that his provisional government is stepping up the fight for justice and … Continue reading West Papuan liberation leader announces provisional government’s diplomatic missions around the globe
Everyone controlled New Guinea, but never the natives
A history 1545-1969 The island of New Guinea has seen many colonial powers rule since it was “occupied” on June … Continue reading Everyone controlled New Guinea, but never the natives
Vanimo: Gunrunning deal goes wrong
September 14, 2021The NationalMain Stories By CLIFFORD FAIPARIK AN arms deal to smuggle guns from Indonesia went wrong after a … Continue reading Vanimo: Gunrunning deal goes wrong
Pacific Islands Forum marks 50th anniversary
The Secretary-General of the Pacific Islands Forum, Henry Puna, says today’s meeting will honour the leaders who set up the … Continue reading Pacific Islands Forum marks 50th anniversary
New head of fractured Pacific Forum stresses unity
Johnny Blades, RNZ Pacific Journalistjohnny.blades@rnz.co.nz The new Secretary-General of the Pacific Islands Forum says he will champion solidarity and unity within … Continue reading New head of fractured Pacific Forum stresses unity
Indonesian Crackdown – Internet Cut Off In West Papua
Benny Wenda is Chairman of ULMWP, an umbrella civil resistance organisation that united the independence movement in West Papua.He is … Continue reading Indonesian Crackdown – Internet Cut Off In West Papua
West Papuan refugees welcome in PNG – PM
Papua New Guinea’s prime minister says his country stands ready to welcome more refugees from West Papua. Papua New Guinea … Continue reading West Papuan refugees welcome in PNG – PM
Pacific leaders push for UN rights commissioner visit to Papua
Leaders of Pacific Islands Forum countries and territories want Indonesia to allow a team from the UN Human Rights Commissioner’s … Continue reading Pacific leaders push for UN rights commissioner visit to Papua
Pacific leaders declare climate crisis, demand end to coal
Source: RNZ Pacific leaders have declared a climate crisis in the region and are demanding an end to coal mining. … Continue reading Pacific leaders declare climate crisis, demand end to coal
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