Pacific Region • West PapuaWest Papua violence escalates as calls grow to expel Indonesia from Pacific regional groupsWest Papuan leader Benny Wenda is urging Pacific leaders to strip Indonesia of its MSG and PIF roles as deadly clashes and fresh claims of violence and killings deepen tensions in the region.PMN NewsTue, 26 May
Pacific Region • West PapuaWest Papuan church leader warns youth deaths sign of genocide as violence escalatesJimi Koirewa says the killing of indigenous Papuans by Indonesian security forces points to a pattern of genocide. Jakarta rejects the claim but rights groups say the conflict is worsening.Johnny Blades, Senior Journalist, RNZ PacificSat, 16 May
Politics • West Papua‘Unthinkable’: Calls for Pacific leaders to act after shooting at West Papua school paradeWest Papua advocates are urging New Zealand and Pacific leaders to speak out after reports Indonesian police opened fire during a graduation parade where the banned Morning Star flag was displayed.Renate RiversMon, 11 May
Pacific Region • West PapuaWest Papua advocates call for solidarity as displacement and deforestation escalateA two -day forum in Auckland will discuss the issues facing West Papuans who face mass displacement, environmental destruction, and militarisation. The forum aims to amplify their voices and build Pacific solidarity.Khalia StrongFri, 06 Mar
Pacific Region • West Papua'Real Action': Pacific voices growing louder over West Papua's escalating crisisFor Pasifika, the conflict in West Papua is no longer a distant neighbour’s affair - it is a family issue, a regional humanitarian challenge, and a test of the ‘Blue Pacific’ solidarity.Christine RovoiFri, 24 Oct
Law & Order • West PapuaDuo charged in gun trafficking case linked to kidnapped Kiwi pilot and West Papuan rebelsThe case highlights ongoing tensions in the Indonesian province, where calls for independence are growing amid accusations of human rights abuses and corruption.Christine RovoiThu, 18 Sep
Pacific Region • West PapuaPacific island nations unite to support West Papua amid human rights violationsThe ongoing conflict in the resource-rich province of Indonesia, has drawn renewed international attention as a coalition of Pacific states voices support for the region’s push for independence.Christine RovoiSun, 23 Mar