The New Zealand defence minister and his Indonesian counterpart have signalled stronger defence ties between the two countries. The ministers … Continue reading NZ and Indonesia move towards stronger defence ties
Fabio Scarpello – 09 Mar, 2017, New Mandala Almost 20 years since Reformasi, Aceh and Papua still face major stumbling blocks … Continue reading Indonesia’s restive regions still troubled
Defence officers have caught an Indonesian boat carrying illegal firearms into Vanimo, West Sepik Province. Pictures of the weapons supplied … Continue reading PNG-Indonesia Maritime Border Security in need of boats
by Charles Chambers, LAUTOKAJune 17 The two sides had been at loggerhead over West Papua’s struggle to have a separate … Continue reading MSG Engages West Papua And Indonesia To Talk
The incumbent Government led by Prime Minister Charlot Salwai wants to see the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) … Continue reading Vanuatu wants Indonesia out of the MSG and West Papua to be given full membership
The thorny issue of West Papua has stirred controversy during a state visit by Indonesia’s President, Joko Widodo, to Papua … Continue reading West Papua issue stirs during Jokowi’s PNG visit
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, Ratu Inoke Kubuabola, is in Indonesia to lead the official visit of … Continue reading Ratu Inoke Leads MSG Ministers In West Papua Talk
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