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Raise the flag for West Papua

Raise the flag for West Papua

Despite cruel restrictions, every December 1st West Papuans gather to celebrate the day they were granted independence from the Dutch and risk their lives raising the Morning Star flag in remembrance. ...

Cambodia: Sweat and Tears of Human Perseverance

Cambodia: Sweat and Tears of Human Perseverance

The people of Phnom Penh, nowadays and those fortunately to go through university, will toil to secure jobs. They work in the city, keeping their heads above the increasing cost of living. Despite the economical conf ...

Police Violence: Chronology of the Case of Andinus Karoba

Police Violence: Chronology of the Case of Andinus Karoba

Andinus Karoba was arrested for nothing and forced into a truck with his hands and legs in handcuffs. While driving to Polresta, Andinus was shot three times, twice in his leg, on his thigh and calf, and once in th ...

Biak Massacre Eyewitness
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Biak Massacre Eyewitness

This video, by a key eyewitness, offers more background for the Citizens Tribunal on Saturday. She talks about the initial moments of the assault, about how protestors were shot by troops from all sides, and the truc ...

Burma’s Rohingya – The Human Story
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Burma’s Rohingya – The Human Story

Until now, the mainstream media has failed to report on this issue from inside Myanmar as there are security concerns of filming there. Restless Beings has put together this film to demonstrate the type of harsh tre ...

The practice of torture increased drastically in Indonesia

The practice of torture increased drastically in Indonesia

KONTRAS: Torture Increased Drastically! A Report on the Practice of Torture in Indonesia. ...

UK defends Indonesia arms sales as military run riot in Papua

UK defends Indonesia arms sales as military run riot in Papua

Today UK human rights campaigners called for an immediate ban on all arms sales to Indonesia, following Wednesday’s brutal rampage by Indonesian security forces in the troubled Papua region. ...

Wamena, West Papua is burning

Wamena, West Papua is burning

Last night, members of Battalion 756 of the Indonesian military burned 100 houses, killed 8 Papuan citizens and injured at least 19 more. Kiosks and shops were also destroyed by flamethrowers, as well as a church an ...

Police brutally beat woman at Nabire, West Papua, protests

Police brutally beat woman at Nabire, West Papua, protests

Selvina Muyapa was hit in the face by the Indonesian Army/Police, causing her to bleed heavily, during a demonstration where the people were opposing measures imposed by the Indonesian Government on Papua. ...

Fearing Police Attacks, Residents flee into the Jungles of West Papua

Fearing Police Attacks, Residents flee into the Jungles of West Papua

About 110 residents of Berap-Genyem, Papua were forced to flee into the forest after the Police terrorized the village provoking a confrontation with Police ...

The Third Papuan People’s Congress – by traverser11 & Nick Chesterfield
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The Third Papuan People’s Congress – by traverser11 & Nick Chesterfield

Excellent short documentary by traverser11 and Nick Chesterfield for West Papua Media covering the recent Third Papuan People's Congress in Abepura on October 19th. ...

West Papua – Behind the Batik Curtain

West Papua – Behind the Batik Curtain

As December 1st, West Papua's Independence Day, approaches, many are becoming concerned about the possibility of serious violence. ...

New Video Of Last Month’s Brutal Crackdown In West Papua
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New Video Of Last Month’s Brutal Crackdown In West Papua

Newly released footage detailing the violent crackdown of the 3rd Papuan People's Congress on October 19th. ...

West Papua: Indonesia’s Abu Ghraib
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West Papua: Indonesia’s Abu Ghraib

West Papuans being tortured by Indonesian TNI military/security/forces. Taken from: The Sydney Morning Herald. ...

Al Jazeera: New Evidence of Torture in West Papua

Al Jazeera: New Evidence of Torture in West Papua

"A shocking new video which shows Tunaliwor Kiwo, a West Papuan farmer being tortured, allegedly by government forces, suggests that Indonesia's dark past continues to live on in some parts of the country." ...