West Papua
Indonesian VP cancels visit in West Papua after attack
Indonesia's vice-president cancelled a visit in West Papua after a shooting attack on an aircraft in the area.
Activists push Vanuatu to take 'decisive stance' on West Papua
West Papuan "freedom fighters and advocates" have formally submitted a petition to the Vanuatu government in which they express their concern, local media report.
Four Papuan activists jailed on treason charges
A West Papua independence advocate says Indonesia is using its law to silence opposition. Audio
Papuan activists sentenced to seven months imprisonment
Four Papuan political prisoners have been sentenced to seven months' imprisonment on treason charges for allegedly taking part in a plan to "separate a part of the territory of the Republic of… Audio
ULMWP alleges 15 civilians killed in West Papua military operation
However, the Indonesian government has dismissed the accusations as "baseless", saying that all those killed were members of an armed criminal group. Audio
West Papua group claims 15 civilians killed in drone bombing
The United Liberation Movement for West Papua claims 15 civilians have been killed in the Central Papua highlands, while a further four liberation soldiers were killed in a drone bombing. Audio
