West Papua
West Papuan priests seek end to violent conflict
Almost 150 priests from across West Papua and Papua have appealed for reconciliation and dialogue to address ongoing armed violence.
PNG leadership wrestle intensifies
PNG leadership wrestle intensifies as court rules government's passing of the 2021 Budget invalid and orders parliament to sit again. Audio
West Papua independence movement tested from within
The announcement of a provisional West Papuan government by the chairman of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua, UK-based Benny Wenda, has exposed divisions within the independence movement.
…UN disturbed by violence and arrests in West Papua
The UN Human Rights Office says is disturbed by escalating violence in West Papua, and has urged Indonesia to engage with West Papuans in an inclusive dialogue to address long-standing grievances… Audio
West Papua liberation movement announces provisional govt
The United Liberation Movement for West Papua has announced it is forming a 'Provisional Government' of West Papua.
UN disturbed by violence in West Papua
The UN Human Rights Office says it is disturbed by escalating violence and increased arrests of people for simply exercising their basic rights in the Indonesia-ruled Papua region.
