Indonesia
West Papua activist claims arrest by PNG police illegal
A Free West Papua activist who was arrested at a demonstration for the arrival of Indonesia's President in Papua New Guinea's capital says his arrest was illegal.
Jokowi calls for greater economic cooperation with PNG
Indonesia's President Joko Widodo has called for a strengthening of economic ties with Papua New Guinea during a business breakfast in Port Moresby this morning.
Hope for foreign media access to West Papua
Hopes have been raised for greater access to the Pacific's hidden region after the Indonesian President Joko Widodo promised West Papua would be open to foreign media. Audio
Permits still needed for Papua reporters
A West Papua journalist says although the Indonesian President Joko Widodo has promised West Papua will be open to foreign media, a cabinet minister is saying special permits are still needed.
Restriction on foreign media dropped in West Papua
The President of Indonesia has announced foreign media will no longer be subjected to decades old restrictions on gaining access to the province of Papua where an independence movement has been… Audio
Papua attacks must end - Amnesty
Amnesty International is calling on Indonesia's president Joko Widodo to take immediate steps to end the Indonesian security forces' increasing attacks on freedom of expression in the country's Papuan…
Jokowi to visit Papua this weekend
Indonesia's President is to make his second official trip to the restive provinces of Papua and West Papua, this coming weekend.
Amnesty renews calls for media access to Papua
Amnesty International says media and NGO access to the Indonesian provinces of Papua and West Papua remains impeded and has called on Indonesia to change its attitude to foreign observers.
Bali 9 police speak
Guardian reporter David Wroe joins the Panel to discuss the press conference about the Australian Federal Police handling of the Bali 9 case. Audio
NZ and Indonesia
How should New Zealand act towards Indonesia after the executions of Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran? Audio
Government should step up for NZers imprisoned overseas
A New Zealand man could face a similar fate to the Australian ringleaders of the Bali Nine drug smuggling group, Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran, who were executed in Indonesia yesterday morning. Audio
Aus withdraws ambassador to Indonesia following executions
Australia withdrew its ambassador from Indonesia with Australian foreign minister Julie Bishop saying they want to send a message to the Indonesian Government. Audio
PM says it's unlikely we'll withdraw ambassador to Indonesia
Prime Minister, John Key says it's unlikely New Zealand will withdraw its ambassador to Indonesia after the execution of two Australian men yesterday. Audio
Amnesty International condemn executions
Amnesty International has been vocal in condemning the executions of Australian drug traffickers Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran. Audio
Report: Eight executed in Bali
Just over 90 minutes ago, an Indonesian firing squad shot dead the Australian drug traffickers Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran and six other men. Audio
Top Stories for Wednesday 29 April 2015
Report: Eight executed in Bali; No government evacuation for New Zealanders in Nepal; Foreign Minister discusses New Zealand's reaction; Baltimore descends into chaos, violence, looting. Audio
Bali Nine execution set down for Wednesday
Indonesian authorities will execute two Australian drug convicts this week, despite last-minute pleas from Australia and the Philippines to spare them. Audio
Jakarta embassy no priority for Vanuatu
Vanuatu's prime minister has downplayed the suggestion made by the foreign minister that it was poised to open an embassy in Indonesia.
West Papuan delegates arrested after Jakarta meeting
A delegation of West Papuan representatives has been arrested after claiming they were told by an Indonesian minister that it is time for negotiation about West Papua.
MSG summit in May to discuss West Papua bid
The chairman of the Melanesian Spearhead Group, Victor Tutugoro, says a special summit is planned for May 21st to examine the membership bid of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua.
