Indonesia
Papuan rebels protest proposed death penalty sentence
A rebel group in Indonesia-ruled West Papua is protesting calls for one of its members to face the death penalty.
Polish tourist jailed in Indonesia's West Papua maintains innocence
A Polish tourist in Indonesia sentenced to five years jail for meeting West Papuan rebels is maintaining his innocence ahead of an appeal. Audio
Jail sentence for Polish man in Papua decried by advocates
An Indonesian court has jailed a Polish man for five years after he was convicted of treason for meeting with West Papuan rebels. Audio
Indonesia jails Polish tourist for treason
An Indonesian court has jailed a Polish tourist for five years after he was convicted of treason for meeting with West Papuan rebels.
Overwork leads to deaths of 270 election staff after Indonesian poll
Ten days after Indonesia held the world's biggest single-day elections, more than 270 election staff have died, mostly of fatigue-related illnesses, an official says.
Two soldiers injured in renewed violence from Papuan rebels
Rebel fighters in West Papua's Central Highlands shot and wounded two Indonesian soldiers on Wednesday.
Elections in Papua smooth, despite ongoing violence
Indonesia's military says elections held last week in Papua went smoothly, despite threats of more violence from rebels.
Papuan organisers of public prayer event charged with treason
Three West Papuans will today appear in an Indonesian court on treason charges.
Prosecutors demand 10 years' jail for Polish man linked to Papua arms deal
Indonesian prosecutors have demanded 10 years' jail for a Polish man over his alleged links to Papuan independence fighters.
Papua flood victims to be relocated, says Indonesian President
Indonesian President Joko Widodo says some people in Papua's provincial capital of Jayapura will have to relocate because of the threat of disasters.
Search and rescue after Papua floods called off
Search and rescue efforts in Papua's provincial capital Jayapura have been called off, where flash floods killed more than a hundred in recent weeks.
Focus on water and sanitation for Papua flood victims
Indonesia's Provincial Red Cross in Papua is working with local disaster authorities and other agencies to supply shelter, clean water and sanitation to over 11,000 people displaced by the Sentani…
Search and rescue ongoing in Papua as floods death toll hits 112
Indonesia's National Disaster Mitigation Agency says the death toll from flooding in Papua province has risen to 112.
Concerns over health of child refugees in Papua highlands
Human rights advocates have raised concerns about child welfare in Papua's Highlands after a twelve year old's recent sudden death.
Indonesian approach in Papua lacks understanding, says academic
A Papuan academic says Indonesia's approach to development in his homeland shows a lack of understanding about Melanesian culture. Yamin Kogoya says development is hindered in Papua bgy the presense… Audio
Flash flooding kills 50 in Papuan capital
As many as 50 people have died as a result of flash flooding in and around the capital of Indonesia's Papua province.
Military approach questioned as violence worsens in Papua
As the numbers of casualties and displaced people in Papua's Highlands pile up, prospects for an end to armed conflict in the Indonesian-ruled region appear dim.
Deadly clashes break out between Indonesian and Papuan forces
Indonesia's military says three of its soldiers were killed by West Papua Liberation Army fighters on Thursday, with up to 10 rebels dying in the gunfire exchange.
Indonesian military dismisses negotiation with Papuan guerillas
Indonesia's military says negotiation with the West Papua Liberation Army can only take place if both sides have the same goal.
Landslide buries dozens at illegal Indonesian gold mine
Indonesian authorities say dozens of people are believed buried by a landslide at an unlicensed gold mine in North Sulawesi province.
