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Papua police condemned over treason trial transfer
Human rights activists from the Papuan Civil Coalition have condemned police in Papua for transferring treason suspects to East Kalimantan.
Indonesia blocks diplomats from West Papua - media report
Indonesia has reportedly blocked foreign diplomats from visiting West Papua, following violent riots there.
Indonesia must investigate riot deaths - Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch is calling on Indonesian authorities to investigate riots in West Papua, which killed 33 people last month.
Dateline Pacific for 8 October 2019
Jihadis are being encouraged to go and fight in West Papua by Indonesian Muslim hardliners; Polynesian countries have welcomed New Zealand's help to improve access to essential medicines; the new… Audio
Call for Jihadis to go to Papua following unrest
Jihadis are being encouraged to go and fight in West Papua by Indonesian Muslim hardliners after non-Papuan settlers were among the victims of recent violence in the Indonesia-ruled Papuan provinces.
…Trial of Papuan independence activists to be moved
The treason trial of several West Papuan pro-independence activists is to be moved to Indonesia's East Kalimantan province for security reasons.
West Papua unrest: Shootout prompts border closure
Land and sea access between Indonesia and Papua New Guinea has been closed after a shootout at the border.
Indonesia's Widodo willing to meet Papua pro-independence groups
Indonesia's President Joko Widodo says he is prepared to meet West Papuan pro-independence groups to discuss problems in Papua.
Waterpauw back as Papua police chief visits Wamena
The new Police Chief in West Papua has visited hundreds of people displaced by deadly violence in Wamena.
Kiwi Peter O'Brian's Rambu movie career
As a backpacker Peter O'Brian had only just touched down in Jakarta when he was "discovered". He'd been mistaken for Sylvester Stallone - but that mistake would pay off. He spent the next 22 years… Audio
One year on from Sulawesi earthquake in Indonesia
One year on from a deadly earthquake and tsunami off the central island of Sulawesi in Indonesia more than 170 thousand people are homeless. We speak to World Vision Operations manager Yosellina who's… Audio
Indonesia activist accused over West Papua tweets
An activist and documentary filmmaker in Indonesia, Dandhy Dwi Laksono, has been accused by Jakarta Police of spreading hate speech.
Deadly unrest breaks out again in West Papua
Deadly unrest has broken out again in West Papua, as Indonesian security forces cracked down on more student mobilisations.
Unmarried? Don't got to Indonesia
If proposed laws are approved in Indonesia the popular tourist spot may become a risky place to holiday - especially if you're unmarried. Audio
Leading West Papuan independence activist arrested in Jayapura
A leading West Papuan independence activist has been arrested by Indonesian police in Jayapua.
UN rights chief urges Indonesia to engage with Papuans on aspirations
The UN Human Rights Commissioner has urged Indonesian authorities to engage in dialogue with West Papuans about their aspirations.
Treason charges against West Papuans must be dropped - Amnesty
Amnesty International is calling on Indonesia to drop treason charges against six West Papuan activists.
Attacks on West Papuan protestors condemned by rights group
An Australia-based human rights group has condemned the fatal shooting of West Papuan protesters by Indonesian security forces this week.
Goverment buildings burn in West Papua protests
Dozens of protestors in Indonesia's Papua continue to occupy the governor's office, after violent protests rocked Jayapura.
Several government buildings in the provincial capital were torched on… Video, Audio
West Papua protestors continue to occupy governor's office
Dozens of protestors in Indonesia's Papua continue to occupy the governor's office, after violent protests rocked Jayapura. Audio