Papua
Papuan chiefs to hold conference
Tribal leaders from seven regions in Papua are set to hold a grand assembly in Jayapura from this weekend.
12 arrests ahead of anniversary of West Papua annexation
12 people have reportedly been arrested by Indonesian security forces in West Papua, on the 46th anniversary of Indonesia's annexation of the former Dutch colony.
Video released of youth shooting in Papua
A new video has been released of the aftermath of last December's fatal shooting by Indonesian forces of four young people in Papua.
Solomons supports West Papua
The Solomon Islands Foreign Minister says the Melanesian Spearhead Group as a collective supports the right of West Papuans to self-determination.
Solomons confirms MSG support for West Papua
The Solomon Islands Foreign Minister says the Melanesian Spearhead Group as a collective supports the right of West Papuans to self-determination.
Indonesians accused of blood money approach to MSG
A West Papuan leader says Indonesian lobbying of regional governments should not dilute the case for West Papuan membership in the Melanesian Spearhead Group.
West Papuan leader notes 'sadistic' Indonesian photo op
A leading West Papuan independence activist has drawn a parallel between Indonesian treatment of convicted drug smugglers with that of West Papuans.
NZ MP slams government as Indonesian minister visits
The Indonesian Foreign Minister is visiting New Zealand today and meeting her counterpart Murray McCully, amid calls in Parliament for them to discuss human rights abuses in Papua.
Former Papua governor detained for graft
Indonesia's anti-corruption agency has detained a former governor of Papua province over alleged corrupt dealings related to power projects in the region.
Fiji reaches agreement with Jakarta as MSG bid looms
The Foreign Ministers of Indonesia and Fiji have agreed to intensify consultations together within the Melanesian Spearhead Group framework.
PNG PM raises Papuan human rights with Indonesia
The Papua New Guinea Prime Minister says he raised the issue of human rights in West Papua and Papua in talks with Indonesia's foreign minister.
Papua neighbours urged to intervene on human rights abuses
A chorus of voices is calling on the New Zealand Government to lean heavily on Indonesia over human rights abuses in its Papua region. Audio
Investigation needed into brutal death of 5 Papuan teens
Human Rights Watch is calling for an independent investigation into why police and military personnel in Papua fired on 800 peaceful protestors, killing six people. Audio
Ideas for 13 September 2009: Papua in Focus: Human Rights
Ideas takes a comprehensive look at Indonesia's Melanesian territory of Papua on the 40th anniversary of its annexation. The people of the province, formerly known as West Irian, have all the while… Audio
