Indonesia
West Papuans systematically marginalised, say Christian churches
A global grouping of Christian churches has found that discrimination and human rights violations in Indonesia's Papua region are as severe as they were two decades ago.
Indonesia sends support for displaced children in Papua
Indonesia has sent a counselling team to Papua's central Highlands, where hundreds of students have reportedly fled violence.
PNG's West Papua policy under pressure
The Free West Papua Movement, or OPM, has called for international action on the conflict in Indonesian-ruled Papua at a rare press conference in neighbouring Papua New Guinea. At this event, they… Audio
Indonesian military to complete Trans-Papua Highway
Officials working on a troubled road project in Papua say Indonesia's military will complete the job this year.
Indonesian students protest Papua military action
Dozens of students have turned out across Indonesia to protest military action in Papua's Nduga regency.
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 21 January 2019
Papua New Guinea's opposition is hoping to have a vote of no-confidence in prime minister Peter O'Neill in parliament next month; Papua New Guinea is facing trenchant criticism from Human Rights Watch… Audio
Concern for villages amid conflict in Papuan Highlands
The United Liberation Movement for West Papua says it's deeply concerned about the welfare of innocent civillians in Papua's central Highlands where a large military operation is underway in pursuit… Audio
Revenue increase forecast from West Papua mine
The Indonesian state owned mining company, Inalum, says its revenue will jump ten fold by 2022.
Mayor of Papua capital supports Gojek rollout
The mayor of Papua's provinicial capital, Jayapura, says the launch of a ride-hailing service will help the region become a "smart city".
Search for survivors continues after Indonesian landslide kills at least 15
A New Year's Day landslide almost wiped out an entire village and conditions are hampering the arrival of heavy equipment. Searchers are digging through debris with their hands, shovels and hoes.
'Extreme weather' warning for tsunami-hit Indonesian coast
Indonesian authorities are warning of "extreme weather and high waves" around the erupting Anak Krakatau volcano.
Underwater volcanic eruption a possibility for Auckland, expert says
A New Zealand volcanologist says the type of tsunami that hit the Sunda Strait in Indonesia is almost impossible to predict.
Death toll climbs to 222, hundreds injured in Indonesia tsunami
A tsunami has killed at least 222 people and injured hundreds on the islands of Java and Sumatra following an underwater landslide believed caused by the erupting Krakatoa volcano, officials and media…
Indonesia denies using chemical weapons in Papua Highlands
Indonesian authorities have denied a report that the military is bombing Papuan villages with chemical weapons.
Trial of Polish man begins in Papua
The trial of a Polish man facing a range of charges over his alleged links to the West Papuan independence fighters begins today.
West Papua Liberation Army challenges Indonesian military
The West Papua Liberation Army says it will meet Indonesian military and police on the battlefield.
Solomons PM says his govt want nothing to do with West Papua
The Solomon Islands prime minister Rick Hou says his government wants nothing to do with West Papua.
Mass arrests over West Papua demos in Indonesian cities
There have been mass arrests of people demonstrating in cities across Indonesia to mark the anniversary of a declaration of independence by West Papuans.
PNG and Indonesia seek to develop border trade
Papua New Guinea and Indonesia need to develop economic activities along their shared border, according to PNG Foreign Affairs and Trade Secretary Barbara Age.
Marine wildlife suffers as plastic pollutes oceans
Jandals, plastic bags and bottles were among the 6kg of plastic that was pulled from the stomach of a dead whale that washed-up off Indonesia - and plastic pollution is ending up in the guts of New… Video, Audio
