Indonesia
Talks between Indonesia and PT Freeport mining ongoing
Negotiations between the Indonesian government the mining company, PT Freeport, are still ongoing, almost one month after the firm threatened to take its case to international arbitration.
Removal of West Papuan mural 'clandestine'
An Aboriginal elder and artist says she's upset a mural she created in support of West Papua has been destroyed but it won't stop her, or her community, from advocating for the region's independence…
Indonesia hosts MSG police heads
Indonesia is hosting this week's meetings of police ministers and commissioners from member countries of the Melanesian Spearhead Group.
Fiji joins New Zealand in banning dirty cargo ship
The Biosecurity Authority of Fiji has stopped an Indonesian cargo ship from entering Fijian waters after it was ordered to leave New Zealand. Audio
Bishop visit to West Papua welcomed cautiously
The United Liberation Movement for West Papua has cautiously welcomed news that Australia's Foreign Minister is to visit the Indonesian-ruled Papua region this year.
Pacific concern relayed at UN over West Papua abuses
Concern over human rights in West Papua has been voiced by seven Pacific Island nations at the UN, prompting denials by Indonesia.
Australia and Indonesia restore military links
Australia and Indonesia have restored full military ties and agreed to move on from a recent incident related to West Papua.
West Papuan claims Australia deported him to PNG
A West Papuan English teacher, who escaped persecution to an Australian island in the Torres Strait, claims he was deported to Papua New Guinea's capital, Port Moresby.
Indonesia-NZ trade beef reignites
Indonesia has reignited a trade dispute with New Zealand, lodging an appeal against a WTO ruling.
Children among Bali landslide victims
Twelve people, including two children, have been killed in a landslide in Bali, in Indonesia.
Global petition for freedom in West Papua launched in London
A global petition calling on the United Nations to put West Papua back on its decolonisation list has been launched in Britain.
Jakarta urges Pacific to recognise Palestine
Indonesia has called on Pacific island countries to immediately recognise Palestine.
Solution sought by Pacific for illegal Vietnamese vessels
Solutions are being sought to curb the illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing by so called Vietnamese "blue boats" on remote coastal and offshore reefs in the Pacific. Audio
Fiji signs MSG trade agreement
The Melanesian Spearhead Group Chair, Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has welcomed Fiji's signing of the new Melanesian Free Trade Agreement (MFTA) in Suva, Fiji.
NZer tried for drug smuggling in Indonesia
A New Zealand woman has admitted carrying methamphetamine when she arrived in Bali last year.
Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum opens in Fiji
Fiji and Indonesia have co-chaired the first session of this year's Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum in Fiji.
Indonesia's Widodo reproaches military chief over Australia suspension
Indonesia's President Joko Widodo has reportedly warned his military chief about his behaviour after he suspended military ties with Australia over material involving West Papua province.
Indonesia urges action over West Papua flag raiser
Indonesia's foreign minister has urged Australian authorities to act against a protestor who scaled the roof of the country's consulate in Melbourne and displayed a West Papua flag.
Indonesia set to restore military links with Australia
Indonesia is set to restore military ties with Australia after suspending them earlier this week amid claims inappropriate laminated material was used at an Australian training centre in Perth.
West Papua issue linked to defence tiff with Australia - ABC
Indonesia's decision to halt military cooperation with Australia could be linked to the West Papua issue says the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.