West Papua
Prabowo's presidency sparks fear and faint hope in Indonesia's restive Papua
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As Prabowo Subianto, a former military commander takes power, many Papuans fear that their future will be marked by further violence and repression.
Firebombing of news outlet in Papua region condemned
Indonesian police have failed to solve previous attacks on Papuan media workers in recent years.
'We are not barbaric': West Papua rebel leader denies bribery
General Egianus Kogoya, regional commander of the West Papua National Liberation Army, claims the group achieved their mission to raise international awareness for West Papua's independence from…
A conservation treasure is threatened by Indonesian plans for food security
Military-led project also risks stirring resentment in the easternmost Papua region, researchers say.
NZ pilot's readjustment will take time - psychiatrist
A psychiatrist who specialises in psychological trauma says its best for a person not to seek mental health support immediately after being freed as a hostage. Audio
NZ govt urged 'to pay attention' for 'retaliatory attacks' by Indonesia
Octovianus Mote, the vice president of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua is asking the New Zealand government to keep watch on Indonesia in case they launch an assault. Audio
Concerns Indonesia will launch assault after NZ pilot released
West Papua freedom advocates are concerned Indonesia will launch a military assault now that New Zealand pilot Phillip Merhtens has been released. Mr Merhtens was held captive for almost 600 days by… Audio
Claims of bribery involved in NZ pilot's release in West Papua
The West Papua Natonal Liberation Army says a bribe was paid to secure the release of the New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens, held hostage by the West Papua National Liberation Army for 19 months. Audio
Philip Mehrtens released in peaceful ceremony in West Papua
New footage showing the release of pilot Philip Mehrtens in West Papua has emerged - RNZ Pacific's Eleisha Foon has this report. Audio
Discrimination faced by indigenous Papuans 'is not something new' - report
Racism, torture and arbitrary arrests are some examples of discrimination indigenous Papuans have dealt with over the last 60 years, according to a new report by Human Rights Watch.
