Papua

Solomon Islands is prioritising diplomacy with Indonesia when it comes to advancing concerns about West Papuan human rights.

The mayor of Papua's provinicial capital, Jayapura, says the launch of a ride-hailing service will help the region become a "smart city".

The Governor of Papua, Lukas Enembe, has called on Indonesia to withdraw its troops from Nduga regency.

An Indonesian court has delayed the trial of a Polish man who faces charges over his alleged links to West Papuan independence fighters.

The magnitude 6.1 earthquake in Papua struck as Vanuata was experiencing a swarm of quakes about magnitude 5.

Papuan separatists are suspected of killing at least 24 Indonesian construction workers in Papua's Yigi district.

More than 500 people have been arrested in Indonesia, after mass Papuan independence demonstrations turned violent.

Officials in Indonesia's Papua province remain concerned about the number of people dying in local hospitals.

A group of West Papuans based in the area around Indonesia's border with Papua New Guinea have called for APEC countries to support their independence aim.

Humanitarian concerns are growing for West Papuans caught in the middle of conflict between Indonesia's military forces and pro-independence fighters in Papua province.

Two more West Papua Liberation Army members have been killed in hostilities with Indonesia's military in the Highlands of Papua province.

Police in Papua will deploy to a village where 15 people were reportedly taken hostage by the West Papua Liberation Army and later released.

Indigenous West Papuans are exploring business opportunities in neighbouring Papua New Guinea, following high-level talks.

Villagers in Papua's Keerom regency are rebuilding their lives after a surprise flash flood swept away their homes.

Indonesia's leading human rights organisation says president Joko Widodo has failed to honour human rights commitments including in Papua.

Lack of data on Papua region in a new report on shackling across Indonesia highlights the dearth of mental health services in the eastern-most provinces.

An environmental organisation has welcomed Indonesia's three year moratorium on new palm oil developments but says more needs to be done, with many already in operation in places like Papua province.

A lack of vaccination in West Papuan communities has been linked to failures by Indonesia's health workers.

A Polish man arrested in Papua province by Indonesian police has denied that he conspired to overthrow the government.

The Governor of Indonesia's Papua province wants West Papuans to be able to connect more with people in neighbouring Papua New Guinea.