Tensions Rise in West Papua
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
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Terrorist tag in West Papua could worsen racism: rights group
Human Rights Watch is urging the Indonesian government to rethink its classification of rebels in West Papua as terrorists. Indonesia … Continue reading Terrorist tag in West Papua could worsen racism: rights group
UN human rights chief and Vanuatu condemn Indonesian abuses in West Papua
APRIL 5, 2021 The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, has spoken out against the ‘alarming situation’ in … Continue reading UN human rights chief and Vanuatu condemn Indonesian abuses in West Papua
Dozens of NGOs Urge Indonesia to Pay Attention to West Papua’s Situation
03/17/2021 Indonesia (International Christian Concern) – On March 15, 12 international non-government organizations (NGOs) have conveyed the conditions that have … Continue reading Dozens of NGOs Urge Indonesia to Pay Attention to West Papua’s Situation
Deadly clashes break out between Indonesian and Papuan forces
Indonesia’s military says three of its soldiers were killed by West Papua Liberation Army fighters on Thursday, with up to … Continue reading Deadly clashes break out between Indonesian and Papuan forces
Satu anggota Brimob tewas dalam kontak tembak di Mugi, Nduga
Jayapura, Jubi – Kontak tembak antara Kelompok Tentara Pembebasan Nasional Papua Barat (TPNPB) dengan anggota Brimob yang tergabung dalam Satgas Nemangkawi … Continue reading Satu anggota Brimob tewas dalam kontak tembak di Mugi, Nduga
Indonesia urged to invest in understanding Papuans
A Papuan academic says Indonesia’s approach to development in his homeland shows a lack of understanding about Melanesian culture. Australia-based … Continue reading Indonesia urged to invest in understanding Papuans
Papuans face violence, detentions, threats – US State Dept report
A new US government report has found West Papuans continue to face violence, politically-motivated detentions and threats in Indonesia. The … Continue reading Papuans face violence, detentions, threats – US State Dept report
Indonesian soldiers clash with West Papua freedom fighters amid tensions over Papua highway
Three Indonesian soldiers killed By Daniel Mwambonu 2 days ago Indonesian soldiers clash with West Papua freedom fighters amid tensions over Papua … Continue reading Indonesian soldiers clash with West Papua freedom fighters amid tensions over Papua highway
The crackdown in West Papua continues before the pools
By Nithin Coca WITH increasingly regular protests and a violent crackdown by police and the military, the contested Indonesian region … Continue reading The crackdown in West Papua continues before the pools
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