Tag: human rights
Viktor Yeimo denounces Jakarta’s ‘systemic racism’ in Papua in his treason case defence
Jubi News
A West Papuan leader, defending himself against treason charges, has denounced “systemic racism” by Indonesian authorities in the Melanesian region in a court...
‘Time is right for reconciliation’ – Fiji’s Methodist Church seeks to mend race relations
By Rachael Nath
The Methodist Church of Fiji is seeking forgiveness from the descendants of Indian indentured labourers, or Girmitiyas, for the transgressions of the...
Vila-based Indonesian ‘troll’ page targets Papuan advocates
By David Robie
As part of an Indonesian-backed disinformation and troll campaign against West Papuan pro-independence advocates, a Facebook page has emerged making bitter and...
Decolonisation tensions rise in New Caledonia as Kanaks accuse France of opposing ‘wind of history’
By Walter Zweifel
New Caledonia’s largest pro-independence party has been told that France is “panicking” and afraid of losing New Caledonia.
The head of the Caledonian...
Wenda accuses Indonesia of imposing ‘martial law’ abuses on West Papua
Asia Pacific Report
A West Papuan leader has accused Indonesia of imposing a “martial law” on the Melanesian region in response to the kidnapping of...
John Minto: Israeli attacks on Al Aqsa mosque – and the failings of media
COMMENTARY: By John Minto
The last fortnight has seen a series of brutal, deliberately provocative Israeli attacks on Palestinian worshippers at Al Aqsa Mosque in...