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Indonesia's football league set to begin again under the cloud of its violent past
The Indonesian professional football league kicks off Febuary 29 under a cloud - fan violence has resulted in many deaths and the league could be abandoned if trouble flares again this season. What… Audio
Indonesian president given details of civilian deaths in Papua
A team of human rights activists has handed a report on civilian deaths in West Papua to Indonesia's president while he was in Australia.
Indonesia detains and deports environmental journalist
The Indonesian government should have celebrated the work of an environmental journalist rather than detaining him, his editor says. Audio
Virus fears: Indonesian consul prevented from crossing PNG border
An Indonesian consul is disappointed he was not allowed to cross the border into Papua New Guinea because of measures to prevent the spread of the Wuhan coronavirus.
Environmental journalist deported by Indonesia after detention
A environmental journalist who has covered deforestation in West Papua has been deported from Indonesia after being detained by immigration officials for over a month.
Indonesia appoints new roving ambassador in the Pacific
Indonesia has appointed one of its main regional heads of mission to a new role as roving ambassador in the Pacific.
Plane shot at in Papua, no injuries reported
Gunmen opened fire on a small commercial plane as it landed in Indonesia's Papua on Saturday.
Indonesia extends jail term for Polish tourist in Papua case
Indonesia's Supreme Court has extended the prison sentence of a Polish man jailed in West Papua for treason.
Solomon Islands and Indonesia strengthen development co-operation
Solomon Islands and Indonesia have moved to strengthen ties through increased trade and investment opportunities.
Dozens arrested over Papuan flag day anniversary celebrations
Indonesian police in Jayapura have arrested dozens of people for planning to celebrate a key West Papuan nationalist anniversary.
International Lawyers calls for release of Papuan political prisoners
An international lawyers group has called on Indonesia to free West Papuan prisoners held for peaceful expression of their political views.
Indonesian President opens new bridge in West Papua
Indonesia's President Joko Widodo has opened a new bridge in West Papua's biggest city.
Indonesian human rights lawyer wins prize for West Papua work
An Indonesian lawyer being pursued by the state has won a human rights award for defending the rights of West Papuans.
New Indonesian Govt agency to co-ordinate overseas aid
Indonesia's government has launched a new overseas aid agency to strengthen ties in the Pacific and other regions.
Jakarta forms new agency to co-ordinate overseas aid
Indonesia's government has launched a new overseas aid agency, the Indonesian Agency for International Development, to strengthen ties in the Pacific and other regions. Audio
No jihadis in West Papua - police chief
Indonesia's West Papua police chief is making assurances that no jihadis have arrived in Papua.
Papua police condemned over treason trial transfer
Human rights activists from the Papuan Civil Coalition have condemned police in Papua for transferring treason suspects to East Kalimantan.
Indonesia blocks diplomats from West Papua - media report
Indonesia has reportedly blocked foreign diplomats from visiting West Papua, following violent riots there.
Indonesia must investigate riot deaths - Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch is calling on Indonesian authorities to investigate riots in West Papua, which killed 33 people last month.
Dateline Pacific for 8 October 2019
Jihadis are being encouraged to go and fight in West Papua by Indonesian Muslim hardliners; Polynesian countries have welcomed New Zealand's help to improve access to essential medicines; the new… Audio
