West Papua
UN rights chief unable to secure West Papua visit
The UN Human Rights Commissioner Michelle Bachelet says her office has so far been unable to secure a trip to Indonesia's West Papua.
Human Rights Watch calls for Indonesia to investigate Papua killings
Human Rights Watch is demanding Indonesia urgently investigate the deaths of Papuans killed during protests across the country.
Jakarta blames Papua unrest on independence movement
Facing international pressure over major unrest in Papua region, Indonesia's government has pointed blame at West Papuan independence groups. Audio
Indonesia facing international pressure over Papua violence
International pressure is mounting on Indonesia as violence continues to rock West Papua. Audio
NZ 'deeply concerned' by West Papua violence
New Zealand's government says it's "deeply concerned" by recent violence in Indonesia's West Papua during protests which have rocked the country.
Restoration of internet in Papua to be gradual, says Jakarta
Restoration of internet networks in Papua will be gradual, Indonesia's government says.
Indonesian gold miners killed in West Papua
Five gold miners in West Papua's central highlands were killed by local residents on Monday.
Indonesian lawyer targeted for West Papua incitement
An Indonesian human rights lawyer working with West Papuans has been named as a criminal suspect.
UN rights chief urges Indonesia to engage with Papuans on aspirations
The UN Human Rights Commissioner has urged Indonesian authorities to engage in dialogue with West Papuans about their aspirations.
Coalescence around liberation movement raises tempo in Papua
A professor of international politics specialising in Indonesia politics, says Jakarta is unlikely to offer any concessions to West Papuan independence aims following weeks of turmoil in the region. Audio
Treason charges against West Papuans must be dropped - Amnesty
Amnesty International is calling on Indonesia to drop treason charges against six West Papuan activists.
Papuan students under siege seek self-determination
West Papuan university students who have been attacked by non-Papuan civilian groups during unrest in the region say they simply seek self-determination.
PNG urges UN visit to West Papua
Papua New Guinea has reiterated a call for UN representatives to visit West Papua amid widespread protests.
Indonesia bans violent protests, separatism in West Papua
Indonesia has banned violent protests and separatist speeches in West Papua after more than two weeks of mass demonstrations across the region.
Tensions high in Papua with militia groups in the mix
Indonesian civilian militia groups are stoking tensions in West Papuan towns and cities after widespread protests across the region in the past two weeks. Audio
More Indonesian troops sent to attend to Papua uprising
Indonesian police have arrested dozens of people in the capital of Papua province, following protests and unrest last week.
