Vanuatu raises West Papua at UN
The issue of West Papua, was raised by Vanuatu at the United Nations 72nd General Assembly with exchanges of the Right … Continue reading Vanuatu raises West Papua at UN
Tag: Human Rights Violations
Civil society condemns mass arrests of West Papuans
There’s been condemnation from civil society of another series of mass arrests of West Papuans by Indonesian police. Two organisations … Continue reading Civil society condemns mass arrests of West Papuans
TAPOL and ETAN Joint Statement – UN General Assembly 73
TAPOL and ETAN Joint Statement – UN General Assembly 73: Correcting the Record On Human Rights Violations in West Papua … Continue reading TAPOL and ETAN Joint Statement – UN General Assembly 73
Vanuatu questions West Papua arrests at UN meeting
Vanuatu has raised the issue of a West Papuan and a Polish citizen charged with treason in Indonesia at the … Continue reading Vanuatu questions West Papua arrests at UN meeting
Rolling protests in West Papua
A SERIES of protests has taken place in West Papua in support of Vanuatu’s plan to address human rights abuse … Continue reading Rolling protests in West Papua
Indonesia Clamps Down on Simmering Independence Effort in Papua
The New York Times, By Joe Cochrane JAKARTA, Indonesia — Yanto Awerkion knew quite well that he would infuriate the … Continue reading Indonesia Clamps Down on Simmering Independence Effort in Papua
UN Human Rights chief notes struggles in Papua
Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein yesterday concluded a three day-visit to Indonesia where he had discussions with President Joko Widodo and … Continue reading UN Human Rights chief notes struggles in Papua
Worse West Papua human rights, ‘shrinking space’, says new report
By PMC Editor, September 29, 2017Pacific Media Centre Newsdesk West Papua has experienced a “significant aggravation” of the human rights … Continue reading Worse West Papua human rights, ‘shrinking space’, says new report
Melanesian leaders condemn UN for turning ‘a deaf ear’ to West Papua atrocities
Solomon Islands and Vanuatu leaders want investigation into alleged abuses and support for independence campaign Ben Doherty @bendohertycorro Sunday 24 September … Continue reading Melanesian leaders condemn UN for turning ‘a deaf ear’ to West Papua atrocities
Vanuatu PM Salwai seeks UN probe on West Papua human rights violations
By Pacific Media Watch –September 23, 2017, https://asiapacificreport.nz UN video sourced from the West Papua Liberation Organisation. Pacific Media Watch Newsdesk Vanuatu Prime Minister Charlot … Continue reading Vanuatu PM Salwai seeks UN probe on West Papua human rights violations
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