New wave of violence in West Papua
The Indonesian military and para-military police have launched a violent operation against Papuan tribal people in the Punkak Jaya region.
News from the Papuan Tribes
West Papuans celebrate new UK prime minister
The new UK prime minister David Cameron has given hope to the tribal people of West Papua.
Massive theft of West Papuan land condemned in New York
Indonesia’s plans to seize 1.6 million hectares of West Papuans’ land has been condemned at the UN in New York.
Viktor Kaisiepo, Papuan activist, dies, aged 61
Viktor Kaisiepo, the dedicated and charismatic Papuan activist, has died aged 61 in the Netherlands.
Indonesia bans book on West Papua
The Indonesian government has banned a book on the repression of human rights in Papua.
Police killers of Papuan independence leader given special commendations
Fifty Indonesian police officers have received special commendations from the National Police Headquarters for killing the Papuan independence leader, Kelly Kwalik, last month.
West Papua has highest HIV/AIDS rate in Indonesia
Indonesia’s National AIDS Commission confirmed last month that West Papua still has the highest HIV/AIDS rate in Indonesia.
Four critically ill after rallies and election protests in West Papua
Four tribal Papuans are critically ill in hospital after police opened fire on demonstrators, injuring 11, at a rally on Monday in the West Papuan city of Nabire.