West Papua
‘Killing Us as if We Were Animals’: 12 Dead After Police Open Fire on Civilians
The incident is the latest in a string of violence from Indonesia’s disputed Papua province, where a conflict has been raging for decades.
Separatists Took a New Zealand Pilot Hostage. Now They’re Using Him to Barter for Independence.
The Papuan rebels say the abduction is retaliation for Western nations giving military aid to Indonesia.
Churches in Papua Give Temporary Shelter to Muslim Migrants Amid Riots
Knowing the rioters wouldn’t enter places of worship, church leaders decided to take people in for protection.
Here's Why Indonesian Students Are Protesting
Many are up in arms about a law that weakens anti-corruption initiatives, but that’s just the beginning.
A Papuan University Student is Making Penis Sheaths Cool Again
Young Papuans are increasingly embarrassed to wear traditional clothing due to racism and discrimination. But one student hopes to change that.
A Culture of Impunity Continues to Plague Papua: Amnesty International
We spoke with Amnesty's Papang Hidayat about why so few extrajudicial killings in Papua result in justice for victims' families.
News of Zealand: Millions of Facebook Users' Data Harvested via Quiz
Plus the Greens give up their question time, and calls for NZ intervention in West Papua.
Eating Bacon and Eggs in Secret with the Leader of Free West Papua
We caught up with Benny Wenda, leader-in-exile of the West Papuan independence movement on his recent trip to New Zealand.
A Papuan's Experience Of Indonesia
Mikael Kudiai was born an Indonesian citizen, but for much of his life he's felt completely disconnected from the country.
Indonesia's Alleged Human Rights Abuse in West Papua Is Getting International Attention
Allegations of "extrajudicial executions, fatal shootings of peaceful demonstrators, and persistent violence against Papuan women" were raised at the UN this week.
After Decades, Indonesia to Allow Foreign Journalists Into West Papua
Indonesia announced on Sunday that foreign journalists will be allowed to travel unhindered to West Papau, a region where a 50-year separatist movement has challenged Indonesian territorial claims.
There are Continued Calls for Freedom as Villages Burn in West Papua
Two Indonesian officers were killed on January 1. Now West Papuans are collectively paying the price.