Monthly Archives: August 2023
West Papuan supporters ‘let down’ by MSG leaders, says advocate
Asia Pacific Report
An Australian advocacy group in support of West Papuan self-determination has criticised the Melanesian Spearhead Group leaders for failing to grant West...
MSG leaders back Kanak challenge to Macron over ‘not valid’ referendum
By Kelvin Anthony, RNZ Pacific lead digital and social media journalist
The leaders of five Melanesian nations have agreed to write to French President Emmanuel...
Sad Regenvanu condemns MSG for ‘failing’ people of West Papua
By Len Garae in Port Vila
The Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) has failed West Papua, says a Vanuatu government champion of West Papuan self-determination.
Minister for...
First-time Asian voters embrace New Zealand’s democratic process
By Blessen Tom, RNZ journalist, and Liu Chen , RNZ journalist, for IndoNZ
The upcoming general election in Aotearoa New Zealand is poised to witness...
Expert witnesses tell court accounts ‘are clean’ in bribery case against Enembe
SPECIAL REPORT: By Yamin Kogoya
The Jakarta District Court heard the case of alleged bribery and gratification against suspended Papua governor Lukas Enembe on Monday...
Threat of another coup still ‘one of biggest dangers’ for Fiji, says Ratuva
By Anish Chand in Lautoka
The biggest danger to Fiji’s security and stability remains the possibility of another coup “when the circumstances are right”, warns...
Wenda welcomes MSG call for UN visit and fights on for full membership
Asia Pacific Report
In spite of again being denied full membership of the Melanesian Spearhead Group, the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) has...
PNG deploys armoured vehicles to Enga in action against ‘domestic terrorism’
By Theophiles Singh in Port Moresby
Police Commissioner David Manning has warned Papua New Guinea's security force staff and partners not to let their guard...
Ian Powell: Context of the ‘New Washington Consensus’ and China ‘threat’ for New Zealand
POLITICAL BYTES: By Ian Powell
There is a reported apparent rift within cabinet between Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta and Defence Minister Andrew Little over Aotearoa...
Five prisoners shot dead in PNG after taking pastor, warder hostage
PNG Post-Courier
Five Papua New Guinean prisoners have been shot dead in Buiebi, Imbongu, Southern Highlands, after taking a pastor and duty warder hostage yesterday.
And...
Rabuka’s nuclear wastewater discharge stance splits Fiji coalition opinion
RNZ Pacific
One of Fiji's three deputy prime ministers, Viliame Gavoka, has appealed to the country's prime minister to review his stance on Japan's disposal...
‘People suffering’ from lingering Vanuatu political impasse
By Kelvin Anthony, RNZ Pacific lead digital and social media journalist
People in Vanuatu believe politicians need to look beyond their own four walls and...
Vanuatu asked for Indonesian aid funds, Jakarta’s envoy reveals
By Doddy Morris in Port Vila
The controversial multimilion dollar funding that Indonesia is providing to Vanuatu comes in response to a request made by...
Wenda calls on MSG for urgent action to back pledge over human rights
Asia Pacific Report
The United Liberation Movement for West Papua has responded cautiously over the Melanesian Spearhead Group’s surprise denial of full membership at its...
OPM accuses Melanesian group of taking Jakarta’s ‘blood money’ at expense of West Papuan...
Asia Pacific Report
A West Papuan leader has condemned the Melanesian Spearhead Group for abandoning the West Papuan cause in favour of a "corrupt alliance"...
MSG throws away golden chance to reset peace and justice for West Papua
By David Robie, editor of Asia Pacific Report
The Melanesian Spearhead Group has thrown away a golden chance for achieving a historical step towards justice...
Australian fight to protect koala habitats in northern NSW heats up
The battle to stop the destruction in Australia of critical koala habitats in state forests in Northern NSW has escalated in recent weeks. Wendy...
‘The ocean is suffering’ – protesters fume over NZ silence on Fukushima wastewater dump
By Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific journalist
Japan yesterday began the decades-long release of more than one million tonnes of treated nuclear wastewater into the Pacific...
Vanuatu Supreme Court rules in favour of opposition in Parliament majority case
By Kelvin Anthony, RNZ Pacific journalist in Port Vila and Christine Persico
The Vanuatu Supreme Court has ruled in favour of the opposition, which contested...
MSG leaders defer Papua membership decision to Pacific Islands Forum
By Kelvin Anthony, RNZ Pacific journalist in Port Vila
The leaders of five Melanesian countries and territories avoided a definitive update on the status of...
Struggling Maui residents now ‘pleading’ for tourists to return
By Caleb Fotheringham, RNZ Pacific journalist
Locals are asking tourists to return to Maui after asking for space in the initial aftermath of the deadly...
Melanesian leaders sign security and climate crisis declarations
By Doddy Morris in Port Vila
Melanesian prime ministers have have signed off two declarations addressing the pressing issues of climate crisis and national security.
The...
