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Indonesia tightens security in Papua after nine killed in riot

Indonesia tightens security in Papua after nine killed in riot

Riot triggered by rumours of a child kidnapping.
Jokowi 'strongly regrets' Indonesia's past rights violations

Jokowi 'strongly regrets' Indonesia's past rights violations

President cites several past incidents including bloodshed and arrests in 1960s.
Deported scientist behind stunning video on dwindling Papuan forests

Deported scientist behind stunning video on dwindling Papuan forests

While documenting the impact of forest fires, he ran afoul of authorities.
Violence in West Papua heats up following shooting of separatist fighter

Violence in West Papua heats up following shooting of separatist fighter

Separatists claim that Indonesia is exploiting the resource-rich island.
Indonesia court rejects bid to reinstate palm oil permits in Papua

Indonesia court rejects bid to reinstate palm oil permits in Papua

This is seen as a test of the government's pledge.
LETTER | Let the 'Morning Star' flag fly

LETTER | Let the 'Morning Star' flag fly

Indonesia has deemed hoisting West Papua's flag as illegal.

COMMENT | The Palestine that’s on our doorstep

COMMENT | The Palestine that’s on our doorstep

West Papuans are indigenous to their island but have an occupier - Indonesia.

UN body sounds alarm over human rights violation in West Papua

UN body sounds alarm over human rights violation in West Papua

Further violence is feared during the Dec 1 anniversary of the raising of West Papua flag.
NGO: A year after West Papua uprising - 61 deaths and no progress

NGO: A year after West Papua uprising - 61 deaths and no progress

Activists claim that independence aspirations of the islanders are still being suppressed by Jakarta.

Indonesian court finds seven West Papuans guilty of treason

Indonesian court finds seven West Papuans guilty of treason

The men are part of the “Balikpapan Seven” group arrested by police last August for involvement in anti-racism riots.
Indonesian court rules internet curbs in Papua unlawful

Indonesian court rules internet curbs in Papua unlawful

The government cut internet speeds during civil unrest, Jakarta court found the move unlawful.

Indonesia convicts Papua activists of treason for holding protest

Indonesia convicts Papua activists of treason for holding protest

The peaceful protest of about 100 people had been held outside the presidential palace and military headquarters on August 28.
Jokowi opens door to dialogue with Papuan separatists

Jokowi opens door to dialogue with Papuan separatists

This is a departure from the stance of previous governments and some of the cabinet ministers.

Indonesia says 20 killed, scores hurt in fresh unrest in West Papua

Indonesia says 20 killed, scores hurt in fresh unrest in West Papua

In the latest violence, 16 civilians were killed and 65 hurt in the town of Wamena, where protesters had set buildings ablaze.
Buildings set ablaze amid fresh unrest in Papua: media

Buildings set ablaze amid fresh unrest in Papua: media

News portal reports demonstrators set fire to homes, gov't buildings during rally against racist slurs directed at students.

Vanuatu and Solomon Islands appeal to UN over Indonesia's West Papua crisis

Vanuatu and Solomon Islands appeal to UN over Indonesia's West Papua crisis

This follows pro-West Papua protests in the Papua New Guinea capital of Port Moresby last week.

Freedom of expression is a bedrock of the Indonesian political system

Freedom of expression is a bedrock of the Indonesian political system

However, when protests turn violent, the Indonesian gov't must take immediate action to restore public safety, law and order.

Protect rights of activist Veronica Koman, UN experts urge Indonesia

Protect rights of activist Veronica Koman, UN experts urge Indonesia

Currently in Australia, Koman claims Jakarta harassing her for support of West Papua protests.
Indonesia slams door on West Papua independence referendum

Indonesia slams door on West Papua independence referendum

The republic's UN ambassador claims 1969 vote is permanent and binding.

West Papua groups: Indonesian military is burning our villages

West Papua groups: Indonesian military is burning our villages

Jakarta has expelled foreign journalists, blames IS militants for uprising of the locals.

Stop the repression in West Papua

Stop the repression in West Papua

LETTER | Reports of human rights abuses, extrajudicial killings, torture and displacement are rife.

Indonesian police ban violent protests, separatism in Papua

Indonesian police ban violent protests, separatism in Papua

The region has been racked by the most serious civil unrest in years.

Deepening unrest in Indonesia's Papua province

Deepening unrest in Indonesia's Papua province

Thousands take to the street calling for a referendum, opposing Jakarta's racism.

China, Indonesia, India behaving like colonial oppressors

China, Indonesia, India behaving like colonial oppressors

COMMENT | The big boys are flexing their muscles and bullying their way to supremacy.