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Indonesia’s Message to Journalists: “Report on Papua, Go Directly to Jail”

Indonesia’s Message to Journalists: “Report on Papua, Go Directly to Jail”

On August 6th, French Journalists Valentine Bourrat and Thomas Dandois were arrested in West Papua on immigration charges. They are now facing up to 20 years in prison for these and a charge of 'subversion'. Local j ...

Is This What Democracy Looks Like in Indonesia?

Is This What Democracy Looks Like in Indonesia?

Despite the glaring human rights concerns Indonesia is emerging onto the world stage with ferocity, but increased exposure leads to greater scrutiny and with each gross injustice inflicted upon the people of West Pap ...

Australian-Trained Indonesian Forces Kill More, Arrest More West Papuan Activists

Australian-Trained Indonesian Forces Kill More, Arrest More West Papuan Activists

“This year, so far, 22 West Papua National Committee (KNPB) members have been killed; three are missing; seven have been charged with various offences, as tensions linger.” – Michael Bachelard, Th ...

KNPB Leader Victor Yeimo Among Arrests on Dec 1 FlagRaising Day (Update)

KNPB Leader Victor Yeimo Among Arrests on Dec 1 FlagRaising Day (Update)

Indonesian security forces have arrested several people, including Victor Yeimo, the Chairman of the West Papua National Committee, in West Papua today as demonstrations were held to commemorate the 51st anniversary ...

Another Journalist Killed in West Papua, But Who is Responsible?

Another Journalist Killed in West Papua, But Who is Responsible?

Journalists in Papua are regularly subjected to violence and intimidation by Indonesian security forces, including direct monitoring by intelligence officers in newsrooms. The Pacific Media Freedom Report 2011 docume ...

Federal Republic of West Papua is registered at the UN

Federal Republic of West Papua is registered at the UN

At the latest hearing of the trial of Forkorus Yaboisembut, Forkorus announced that the proclamation of the Federal Republic of West Papua had been registered with the UN Security Council in order to receive intern ...

Hillary says U.S. will play ball with torturers in West Papua

Hillary says U.S. will play ball with torturers in West Papua

Hillary said: “This is a problem for the Government of Indonesia, and they handle it. And we expect to see the full implementation of special autonomy law for Papua, which is the commitment of the Government of ...

Improvements needed to serve indigenous students at Papuan State Universities

Improvements needed to serve indigenous students at Papuan State Universities

“The lack of facilities at universities in Papua (UNCEN and UNIPA) is used as an excuse to limit the number of indigenous Papuan students attending university. This is just a classic example of how to inhibit i ...

West Papua: TNI Tribulation in Kurima

West Papua: TNI Tribulation in Kurima

two rogue members of the Battalion had physically assaulted Yani Meage (18), a civilian, on May 31 at a motorcycle taxi base in the Yetni Kurima Yahukimo District. The act of persecution was carried out by two mi ...

West Papua: 5 Students Charged with Subversion for Raising 14-Star Flag

West Papua: 5 Students Charged with Subversion for Raising 14-Star Flag

Five students from the University of Papua (UNIPA) are to go on trial on a charge of “makar” – subversion... ...