Tag: West Papua human rights
‘The world is watching’ – it’s a test for Melanesian leaders over West Papua, says Wenda
By Hilaire Bule in Port Vila
Benny Wenda, the interim president of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP), has welcomed the Melanesian Spearhead...
Yamin Kogoya: Rev Yoman’s message of hope and prayers for the Papuan dream in Vanuatu
SPECIAL REPORT: By Yamin Kogoya
The United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) is like a big house or boat, says Reverend Dr Ambirek G....
Indonesian media ‘favours state voice’ on West Papua, PJR research finds
By Kelvin Anthony
News media in Indonesia act as “government loudspeakers” by advancing a one-sided narrative regarding the conflict in West Papua, a new study...
Wenda slams ‘grave abuses’ against Papuan activists at MSG demos
RNZ Pacific
A West Papua pro-independence leader says Indonesia is ramping up its repression of peaceful activists while people mobilise in favour of the...
Jakarta’s rights commission criticised for ‘failure’ over NZ pilot hostage case
By Singgih Wiryono in Jakarta
Indonesia’s former National Human Rights Commission (Komnas HAM) chairperson Ahmad Taufan Damanik says it is difficult to expect Komnas HAM...
Jayapura court finds Yeimo guilty of ‘treason’ in appeal – longer sentence
Jubi News
The Jayapura High Court has found West Papuan human rights and social justice activist Victor Yeimo guilty of treason and sentenced him to...