West Papua
Indonesian military to complete Trans-Papua Highway
Officials working on a troubled road project in Papua say Indonesia's military will complete the job this year.
PNG civil society group wants change on Papua policy
Civil society groups in Papua New Guinea are urging the government to speak out about violent conflict in the neighbouring Papua region of Indonesia.
Papuan petition for independence vote handed to UN rights chief
A petition by West Papuans seeking decolonisation has been handed to the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet.
Free Papua Movement looks to PNG to push for negotiations
The Free West Papua Movement, or OPM, says it has political support in Papua New Guinea to push for negotiations with Indonesia.
Indonesian soldier killed during shootout with Papuan group
Indonesia's military says one of its soldiers has been killed by Papuan rebels during a shootout in the Highlands region.
Indonesian students protest Papua military action
Dozens of students have turned out across Indonesia to protest military action in Papua's Nduga regency.
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 21 January 2019
Papua New Guinea's opposition is hoping to have a vote of no-confidence in prime minister Peter O'Neill in parliament next month; Papua New Guinea is facing trenchant criticism from Human Rights Watch… Audio
Concern for villages amid conflict in Papuan Highlands
The United Liberation Movement for West Papua says it's deeply concerned about the welfare of innocent civillians in Papua's central Highlands where a large military operation is underway in pursuit… Audio
Revenue increase forecast from West Papua mine
The Indonesian state owned mining company, Inalum, says its revenue will jump ten fold by 2022.
Legal challenge to arrests of Papuan activists, seizure of office
Lawyers in Indonesia have launched legal action against last month's arrest of three members of the the West Papua National Committee in Timika.
West Papuans charged with subversion
Reports from Indonesia say three members of the West Papua National Committee, or KNPB, have been charged with subversion.
Papuan KNPB activists questioned for alleged treason
Eight activists with the West Papua National Committee, or KNPB, have been questioned by Indonesian police in Timika in relation to alleged subversion or treason.
West Papua group's office shutdown sparks fears
Fears are growing among the West Papua National Committee, or KNPB, as the group faces a crackdown on its offices by Indonesian authorities.
Indonesian military and police seize West Papua HQ
Indonesian military and police have seized the West Papua National Committee headquarters in the Southern city of Timika.
NZ govt says it wants info on reports of Papua chemical attack
New Zealand's government says it's seeking information on reports the Indonesian military dropped chemical weapons in Highlands villages.
Indonesia denies using chemical weapons in Papua Highlands
Indonesian authorities have denied a report that the military is bombing Papuan villages with chemical weapons.
More arrests of West Papuans demonstrating
There have been more arrests of West Papuans in Indonesian cities for demonstrating on an historical date.
Pacific Anglican leaders call for West Papua action
The leaders of Anglican churches in New Zealand and four Pacific Island countries are calling for an end to human rights abuses in West Papua.
PNG's Parkop pushes for referendum for West Papuans
The Governor of Papua New Guinea's national capital has called for the government to review its policy on West Papua.
Trial of Polish man begins in Papua
The trial of a Polish man facing a range of charges over his alleged links to the West Papuan independence fighters begins today.
