Papua
Displaced Papuans too traumatised to return to Nduga
Papuan villagers displaced from their Central Highlands regency have rejected proposals for them to return home. Due to ongoing armed conflict in Nduga regency, over 2000 local people have fled to… Audio
Displaced Papuans refuse to return to Nduga
Papua villagers displaced from their Central Highlands regency have rejected proposals for them to return home.
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
Death toll from Papua flooding rises, amid fears for children
Indonesian officials say the death toll from flooding and landslides in Papua has risen to 89, while dozens of people remain missing.
PNG's West Sepik road closed by landslides
The main road across the border between Papua New Guinea's West Sepik and the Indonesian Papua Province is blocked due to flooding and landslides.
200 Papuan children to miss exams because of conflict - reports
There are concerns hundreds of Papuans will miss out on national exams because of ongoing conflict in Nduga regency.
Search continues for survivors of Papua floods
The search is continuing in Indonesia's Papua Province for people missing after major floods at the weekend.
Dozens dead and over a thousand displaced by Papua floods
Local authorities in Indonesia's Papua Province have confirmed that the death toll from the weekend's flooding near Jaypura has risen to 68. Audio
Man arrested trying to smuggle endangered turtles out of Papua
A man has been arrested in Merauke in Papua province for trying to smuggle 2,000 endangered pig-nosed turtles.
Military operations in Papua problematic
West Papuan leaders who criticise military operations in Papua province risk prosecution, according to Indonesia's security forces. Audio
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.
Human rights abuses in Papua ongoing, churches say
Human rights abuses in Indonesian-ruled Papua are consistent and ongoing, the World Council of Churches says. Audio
Indonesia sends support for displaced children in Papua
Indonesia has sent a counselling team to Papua's central Highlands, where hundreds of students have reportedly fled violence.
Indonesian soldier dead after attack at Papua airport
Indonesia's military has evacuated the body of a soldier killed at an airport in Papua's Highlands on Monday.
Search for missing flood victims in Papua
A search is underway in Papua's highlands for three people, including a baby, who are missing after a flash flood.
Papuan villagers in Nduga being protected, says TNI
Papuan civilians in troubled Nduga regency are returning to their villages after recent conflict in the area, according to Indonesia's military.
Amnesty International calls for release of Papuan activists
Amnesty International is calling on Indonesia to drop treason charges against three Papuan political activists.
