OPM leader calls for ‘world indigenous UN’ – end to Papuan colonisation
Asia Pacific Report
The leader of the Free Papua Organisation (OPM) has called for the establishment of a “United Indigenous Nations” for global justice and...
Researchers warn over climate crisis ‘fringe views’ danger as NZ election nears
By David Robie
Two researchers examining responses to conspiratorial pandemic narratives have warned Aotearoa New Zealand not to be complacent over the risk of fringe...
New documentary, human rights report allege Indonesian atrocities in West Papua
By David Robie
A new documentary and human rights report have documented savage attacks in 2021 by Indonesian security forces on a remote West Papuan...
Macron warns of ‘new colonialism’ in Pacific, but clings to French ‘colonies’
ANALYSIS: By Ravindra Singh Prasad
In a historic first visit to an independent Pacific state by a sitting French president, President Emmanuel Macron has denounced...
Ailing suspended Papuan governor Enembe now in detention cell after army hospital
SPECIAL REPORT: By Yamin Kogoya
An Indonesian court has held a hearing to consider whether the ailing suspended Papua Governor, Lukas Enembe, is well enough...
China trying to buy influence with Pacific media as it strengthens its presence in region
By Mackenzie Smith and Toby Mann
Concerns have been raised about foreign influence in Pacific media after it was revealed Solomon Islands’ longest-running newspaper received...