Tag: West Papua
‘No’ to Australia’s indigenous voice – a devastating wake-up call for resistance to colonialism
SPECIAL REPORT: By Yamin Kogoya
The referendum on the indigenous Voice in Australia last Saturday was an historic event. Australians were asked to vote on...
Crackdown on activists, free expression in Papua as Indonesia eyes UN Human Rights role
Asia Pacific Report
The state of civic space in Indonesia has been rated as “obstructed” in the latest CIVICUS Monitor report.
The civic space watchdog said...
West Papuan, Indonesian youth protest over ‘illegal’ 1962 Rome Agreement
SPECIAL REPORT: By Yamin Kogoya
The Indonesian People’s Front for West Papua (FRI-WP) and the Papuan Student Alliance (AMP) have denounced the Rome Agreement of...
Indonesian police raid church office, home in Nduga – arrest six, torture 12
Asia Pacific Report
Members of Indonesia’s Nduga District Police and the Damai Cartenz Police Task Force have raided a residential house and the local head...
Former Papuan governor Enembe’s corruption trial ends – verdict soon
SPECIAL REPORT: By Yamin Kogoya
Former Papuan Governor Lukas Enembe has presented his case for the defence, denying the corruption and bribery charges against him,...
Sogavare hails ‘new approach’ on West Papua – Wale calls PM ‘Judas’
By Charley Piringi in Honiara
The Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) has adopted a "fresh approach" in addressing the longstanding and sensitive West Papuan issue, claims...