West Papua
Traumatised Papuans flee conflict in Nduga
Thousands of West Papuan villagers have fled from their homes in a remote regency amid ongoing conflict between Indonesian military forces and pro-independence fighters. Audio
Tagata o te Moana for 17 August 2019
The Pacific Islands Forum summit ended in confusion last night, with disagreement over the strength of commitments to combating climate change. The day-long leaders' retreat again highlighted the… Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 17 July 2018
A defence expert says New Zealand's new military aircraft will be a step up for search and rescue in the Pacific; An umbrella organisation for civil society groups in Vanuatu is putting the focus on… Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 16 July 2018
Young West Papuans are tired of ongoing political conflict; New Zealand's international aid and development efforts under scrutiny; Vanuatu's newly established women's political party, Leleon Vanua… Audio
West Papuans tired of ongoing political conflict
A West Papuan from Nduga regency says young people are tired of repeated violence triggered by politics in Indonesia's Papua region. Audio
Freeport-McMoRan divests of Papua operation
The mining company Freeport-McMoRan has signed an agreement to proceed with divestment of its lucrative mine operations in Indonesia's Papua province.
Solomons police defend removing Morning Star Flag
Solomon Islands police have defended removing a West Papuan flag from outside the Indonesian stall at the Melanesian Arts Festival in Honiara. Audio
Papua police chief denies Amnesty report of impunity over unlawful killings
The police chief in Indonesia's Papua region has dismissed claims in an Amnesty International report about unlawful killings occurred in the territory.
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 4 July 2018
Indonesia's Papua has been described as a human rights "black hole"; Nauru has banned Australia's public broadcaster from attending this year's Pacific Islands Forum; A social media campaign alleging… Audio
Police in Malang stop West Papuan discussion
West Papuan students in the Indonesian city of Malang say police forcefully stopped them discussing an important date in their people's history.
Papua one of Indonesia's 'black holes' for human rights - Amnesty
Amnesty International says Papua is one of Indonesia's "black holes" for human rights.
Papua stable after election killings - police
Papuan regencies hit by deadly violence during last week's regional elections are now safe, Indonesia's police chief says.
At least 95 killed by security forces in Indonesia's Papua - Amnesty
Amnesty International claims at least 95 people have been killed by Indonesian security forces in the Papuan region in the past eight years.
West Papua Liberation Army behind deadly Nduga attack
The West Papua National Liberation Army has claimed responsibility for Monday's deadly shootings in Indonesia's Nduga regency.
Indonesia yet to allow UN Commissioner into Papua
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has expressed concern at not yet being able to visit Indonesia's Papua region.
Gold mines in Papua using illegal workers: report
Hundreds of Chinese nationals have reportedly been found working illegally in gold mines in Indonesia's Papua region.
West Papua desk established in New Zealand
A West Papua desk has been opened in New Zealand, as a hub for organising events, hosting international guests and raising awareness about issues around independence aspirations of West Papuans and… Audio
New hub reflects NZ grassroots support for West Papua
A growing grassroots solidarity network has prompted the establishment of a West Papua Desk in New Zealand.
Jayapura students begin wearing traditional Papuan koteka
There are reports a number of university students in Jayapura have begun to wear the traditional Papuan koteka or penis gourd to campus.
Sport: Wan Papua Warriors target London Nines
The Wan Papua Warriors want to take their message to the world at the London Rugby League Nines in July.
