West Papua
Violence in Papua in reaction to 'racist attack' in Surabaya
Thousands of Indonesian soldiers have been deployed to the province of Papua as violent riots resulted in a parliament building being set on fire.
Papuans are reacting to what they called a 'racist… Video, Audio
Indonesia deploys extra security forces as protests spread
Indonesian security forces have deployed extra personnel to man the streets of Papuan cities and towns in a bid to control ongoing protests.
Mob attacks on Papuans in Indonesia on the rise - researcher
An Indonesian human rights researcher says militia-style attacks on West Papuans are on the rise in the country. Audio
Protests continue in Papua as president urges forgiveness
Protests are spreading in Indonesia-ruled West Papua in response to harassment of Papuans during explosive incidents in Javanese cities last week. Audio
Papuan outrage after Surabaya harassment
Large public demonstrations are underway in cities in West Papua after the reported harassment of Papuans in Indonesia over recent days.
Mass prison break in West Papua
A manhunt in Indonesia's West Papua is underway after more than 250 inmates escaped a prison during violent riots.
More than 150 West Papuans arrested in demonstrations - lawyer
An Indonesian lawyer says more than 150 West Papuan independence activists were arrested on Thursday.
Pacific leaders push for UN rights commissioner visit to Papua
Leaders of Pacific Islands Forum countries and territories want Indonesia to allow a team from the UN Human Rights Commissioner's office to visit West Papua soon.
Indonesian police arrest dozens of West Papuans - lawyer
An Indonesian lawyer says police have arrested dozens of West Papuan independence activists in Jayapura.
Indonesian Defence Minister calls for Papuan crackdown
The Indonesian defense minister has called for a crackdown on West Papuan rebel fighters amid ongoing deaths from armed conflict in the Melanesian region.
Indonesian govt neglecting Papuans displaced by conflict: researcher
Analysis - Indonesian researcher Hipolitus Yolisandry Ringgi Wangge says central government has failed to help thousands of Papuans displaced by ongoing armed conflict.
West Papua regent calls for withdrawal of state forces
A regent in Indonesia's West Papua is calling on the government to withdraw military and police forces.
PNG governor wants West Papua referendum
The governor of Papua New Guinea's capital district wants Indonesia to allow West Papua to undertake an independence referendum.
