Tag: West Papua independence
West Papuan fighters who kidnapped Kiwi pilot propose terms of release
RNZ Pacific
Pro-independence fighters in the Indonesian-ruled West Papua region have proposed the terms of release for the New Zealand pilot taken hostage almost 18...
Indonesian human rights groups seek independent probe of NZ pilot’s death...
By Victor Mambor in Jayapura and Pizaro Gozali Idrus in Jakarta
Indonesian human rights groups have called for an independent investigation into the death of...
OPM blames Indonesia over tragic death of NZ helicopter pilot
Asia Pacific Report
The West Papuan resistance movement OPM has blamed the tragic death of a New Zealand helicopter pilot in a remote part of...
‘Frontline Media Faultlines’ – David Robie’s keynote address to Pacific Media...
The Australia Today
Here is the livestream of Dr David Robie’s keynote address “Frontline Media Faultlines: How Critical Journalism Can Survive Against the Odds” at...
Aotearoa Caravan for Free Palestine reaches Auckland, joins downtown rally
Asia Pacific Report
The Aotearoa Caravan For a Free Palestine arrived in Auckland at the weekend and was greeted and supported by a large rally...
No breakthrough in hostage Kiwi pilot talks held by West Papuan...
By Caleb Fotheringham, RNZ Pacific journalist
All parties, including West Papuan pro-independence fighters who took Phillip Mehrtens hostage, want the New Zealand pilot released but...
ULMWP accuses Indonesian govt of ‘hypocrisy’ over Israel condemnation
By Caleb Fotheringham, RNZ Pacific journalist
West Papuan pro-independence supporters are calling Indonesia's condemnation of Israel hypocritical considering its occupation of Papua for 61 years.
The...
Solidarity action group calls on NZ to support Kanak, Papuan independence
Asia Pacific Report
A New Zealand solidarity action group has called on the New Zealand government to back indigenous independence calls in the Pacific and...
More videos of Kiwi hostage in Papua – warning over Indonesian...
RNZ Pacific
More videos appear to have been released by the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) showing New Zealand hostage Phillip Mehrtens.
The New Zealander...
West Papua advocacy group condemns arrest, ‘humiliation’ of two teenagers
Asia Pacific Report
An Australian-based West Papua advocacy group has condemned the arrest and "humiliation" of two teenagers by Indonesian security forces last week.
The head...
West Papuan, Indonesian youth protest over ‘illegal’ 1962 Rome Agreement
SPECIAL REPORT: By Yamin Kogoya
The Indonesian People's Front for West Papua (FRI-WP) and the Papuan Student Alliance (AMP) have denounced the Rome Agreement of...
Sogavare hails ‘new approach’ on West Papua – Wale calls PM...
By Charley Piringi in Honiara
The Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) has adopted a "fresh approach" in addressing the longstanding and sensitive West Papuan issue, claims...
Advocacy group calls on Senator Wong to press Jakarta over latest...
Asia Pacific Report
An Australian advocacy group supporting West Papuan self-determination has appealed to Foreign Minister Penny Wong to press Indonesia to halt all military...
Release of Victor Yeimo from Indonesian prison rekindles West Papuan fight...
SPECIAL REPORT: By Yamin Kogoya
Prominent West Papuan independence activist Victor Yeimo was yesterday released from prison in Jayapura, Indonesia's occupied capital of West Papua,...
Australian advocacy group condemns killing of 5 West Papuans – challenges...
Asia Pacific Report
An Australian human rights advocacy group for West Papuans has condemned the killing of 5 youths found dead in Dekai, capital of...
OPM calls for decolonisation of West Papua, condemns UN ‘collusion’
Asia Pacific Report
The Free Papua Organisation (Organisasi Papua Merdeka-OPM) has sent an open letter to the United Nations leadership demanding that "decolonisation" of the...
IFJ condemns Indonesia over bribery, harassment attempt on RNZ journalist
Pacific Media Watch
A Radio New Zealand Pacific journalist has alleged that an Indonesian official attempted to both bribe and intimidate him following an interview...
PNG’s Marape makes foreign policy gaffes over Israel, West Papua
ANALYSIS: By David Robie, editor of Asia Pacific Report
Prime Minister James Marape has made two foreign policy gaffes in the space of a week...
PNG leader Marape denies Papua human rights comments were his
RNZ Pacific
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has backtracked on his comments that PNG had "no right to comment" on human rights abuses...
Marape claims PNG has ‘no right’ to criticise abuses in West...
RNZ Pacific
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has told Indonesia's President Joko Widodo that PNG has no right to criticise Jakarta over what...
Benny Wenda stands down as head of West Papuan liberation group
RNZ Pacific
The United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) has declared it will now base itself in the Pacific region after years of partial...
Indonesia responds after claim official attempted to bribe RNZ Pacific journalist
By Koroi Hawkins, RNZ Pacific editor
A Radio New Zealand journalist says an Indonesian government official attempted to bribe and intimidate him at last month's...