Pacific news in brief for January 13
Riots break out following Papua governor’s arrest The West Papua police has confirmed that at least 19 people were detained…
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Probe into officers’ actions after one person dies in West Papua shooting
Papuareview.com – Police officers in West Papua are to be investigated over shootings during a governor’s arrest One person died…
Papua governor arrested on bribery charges
The Corruption Eradication Commission in Indonesia has arrested Papua Governor Lukas Enembe on allegations of bribery.The Jakarta Globe called the arrest in…
Ex-army officer acquitted of killing of four Papua teens
Papuareview.com – An Indonesian court has acquitted a retired army officer in the fatal shooting of four teenagers in Papua…
ULMWP, Komnas HAM and MRP sign humanitarian pause agreement in Geneva
Papuareview.com – An advance in the process towards Papua’s “Peace Dialogue” with Indonesia occurred in Geneva, Switzerland as the United…
What is the real message from PNG on its border neighbour?
Analysis: While West Papuans face an ‘existential threat’ under Indonesia, PNG plans defence pact with JakartaBy Yamin Kogoya of Asia-Pacific…
The KNPB’s Position on the ULMWP and the Solution of Democratic Unity
The West Papua National Committee’s (KNPB) position with regard to the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) at the…
West Papuans to Open Branch Office in Port Moresby, Wenda Confirms
PAPUAREVIEW.com — The United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) plans to open a government branch office in the neighbouring…
Indonesia Invaded West Papua with Guns 60 Years Ago, and They’re Still Ruling with Guns Until Now
This past week marked 60 years since West Papua declared independence on 1 December 1961. Around the world, Papuans and…