West Papua

A rebel group waging war against the Indonesian state in West Papua claims it's using child soldiers within its ranks. Audio

Fiji's diplomatic relations with Indonesia have come under intense scrutiny in Parliament this week over human rights abuses in West Papua.

The United Liberation Movement of West Papua has officially submitted an application for full membership in the Melanesian Spearhead Group.

New Zealand's Foreign Minister, Winston Peters, says he will raise concerns over human rights abuses in West Papua with his Indonesian counterpart.

Vanuatu's Foreign Minister Ralph Reganvanu says the Pacific Islands' Forum needs to be stronger in its stance regarding West Papua.

The Military, Police and the National Commission on Human Rights are investigating the deaths of four people in a shooting during election related violence in Papua.

Indonesian soldiers shot and killed four people in Papua province during a riot reportedly linked to the recent national elections.

A group of islands in Indonesia's West Papua is set to ban the use of plastic bags.

At least one Indonesian soldier has reportedly been killed by West Papuan rebels during a prolonged shootout on Monday.

Two West Papuans have been sentenced to more than a year in an Indonesian prison over a rebellion.

Indonesia has lost a significant asset in its Pacific diplomacy efforts with the recent passing of the West Papuan, Franzalbert Joku. Audio

British MPs have urged the government to do more to press Indonesia to stop human rights abuses and violence in Papua.