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West Papua: Indonesian Troops Seek Arrest of High-Ranking Papuan Leader

West Papua: Indonesian Troops Seek Arrest of High-Ranking Papuan Leader

Information has just been received from credible sources in Serui, West Papua, that Indonesian Army (TNI) soldiers are occupying the village of Mantembu in preparation for the arrest of Reverend Terrianus Israel Yoku ...

West Papua: Thousands March in Manokwari

West Papua: Thousands March in Manokwari

Over 5000 people have gathered peacefully in Manokwari, West Papua, watched by about 200 security forces, to call for the release of political prisoners and detainees in Papua. At time of publication (15:30 West Pap ...

West Papua: Walk For Peace– “Thou Shalt Not Kill”

West Papua: Walk For Peace– “Thou Shalt Not Kill”

In the distinguished tradition of non-violence, West Papua National Authority’s rally in Manokwari on Friday 10 June begins with a three-mile jigjog—from the Sanggeng soccer stadium to the governmentâ ...

Peaceful Public Demonstration In Papua – Transitional Government Region, Mnuwkar, June 10, 2011

Peaceful Public Demonstration In Papua – Transitional Government Region, Mnuwkar, June 10, 2011

The political status of West Papua continues to be one of occupation by the Indonesian Republic. So-called "democratization" in various sectors of life, in particular with respect to "freedom of expression and assemb ...