West Papua
Police urged to release activists commemorating Morning Star day in West Papua
Activists protested at the Ternate Police headquarters, North Maluku demanding the force release eight people arrested while commemorating the West Papua Independence Day on December 1.
Pacific marks 61st year of flying of West Papua's Morning Star flag
There are reports of threats by Indonesia to Free West Papua activists on the anniversary of the first raising of West Papua's symbol of independence.
Churches call for Pacific-wide boycott over West Papua
The Pacific Conference of Churches is calling for a boycott of all Indonesian products and programmes by the Indonesian Government, until Jakarta allows a visit to West Papua by the United Nations…
Police break up West Papua rally with teargas, seven arrested
Seven students in West Papua have been arrested by police over protest action which included the flying of banned Morning Star flags.
UN review raises concerns about rights violations in West Papua
A United Nations human rights review has raised serious concerns about the ongoing political violence in West Papua.
Papua activist's daughter happy with post-mortem, but some are suspicious
The daughter of Filep Karma who died this week aged 63 has confirmed that the West Papua activist died in a diving accident. Audio
Wenda pays tribute to 'West Papua's Nelson Mandela'
A leading activist has described West Papuan pro-independence champion Filep Karma as a great leader and a great man.
