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The 55th Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) leaders’ meeting in Koror, Palau, held from August 30 to September 3, placed West Papua back at the centre of Pacific diplomacy, writes Ali Mirin.
News Indonesia » Papua » Politics: Melanesian countries to review Indonesia's status at MSG if no action on West Papua visit
Melanesian countries are pushing Indonesia to facilitate a long-requested visit to West Papua by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.
News Indonesia » Papua » Politics: UN human rights commissioner visit to West Papua on track, says Indonesia
Indonesia's government says the proposed visit of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to West Papua is on track.
News Indonesia » Papua » Politics: Seeking a peaceful co-existence in Indonesia’s restive Papua
A tragic incident occurred in the Papua region of Indonesia when a devoted female Catholic teacher was reportedly killed on March 21. The Indonesian government swiftly blamed the pro-independence ...
News Indonesia » Papua » Politics: Filep Karma: political prisoner who fought racism in West Papua
In December 2008, I visited the Abepura prison in Jayapura, West Papua, to verify a report sent to the United Nations Special Rapporteur on torture alleging abuses inside the jailhouse, as well as ...
News Indonesia » Papua » Politics: Has the EU Sacrificed Human Rights to Economic Expediency in Indonesia?
On September 23, the European Union and Indonesia signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) after 19 rounds of negotiations over nine years. The agreement is part of the EU’s drive ...