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First Resources sells Indonesia units, exits oil palm plantation business in West Papua

The units are former subsidiaries of an Indonesia-listed company under First ResourcesWest Papua · West Papua Read Article

Collecting Aspirations, Perindo Legislator Yanto Mandacan Fights for Housing and Clean Water for Ransiki District Residents

The dialogue between residents of Abreso Village, Ransiki District, South Manokwari, West Papua and Perindo Party legislator Yanto Mandacan took place warmly and in a friendly manner....West Papua · West Papua Read Article

West Papua: Indonesian occupying forces open fire on protest in Sorong

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Indonesian security forces opened fire on a peaceful protest in Sorong, West Papua, killing one person and injuring several others, reports Susan Price.Sorong · Sorong Read Article

West Papuan civil society groups protest over brutal security forces crackdown – 17 arrests

Asia Pacific Report West Papuan civil society and solidarity networks are calling for urgent action over a brutal Indonesian security forces crackdown that has led to a wave of arrests and political repression. Protests erupted in Sorong, in the western part of the Melanesian territory, on Wednesday over the transfer of 4 political prisoners out of the territory. One man, Michael Walerubun, 28, was seriously injured when police shot him in the a…Sorong · Sorong Read Article

Wenda accuses Indonesia of killing West Papuans for ‘independence’ day

Asia Pacific Report A West Papuan independence advocate has accused Indonesia of “continuing to murder children” while escalating its military operations across the Melanesian region. United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) interim president Benny Wenda says West Papua faces two connected crimes — ecocide and genocide. Two schoolchildren were killed by the occupying military in the build up to Indonesian Independence Day this month on…West Papua · West Papua Read Article

Riots over Papua arrests

ELITE riot units have been deployed in Sorong, West Papua, as riots broke out on the streets when four freedom fighters were prosecuted by authorities. The post Riots over Papua arrests appeared first on Islands Business.Riots · Sorong Read Article

The Transfer of Four Political Prisoners in Sorong Has Become Chaotic, Prompting Authorities to Prioritize Persuasiveness.

Yorrys Raweyai emphasized the importance of officers prioritizing a persuasive and humanist approach in accordance with the National Police Chief's instructions.Sorong · Sorong Read Article

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First Resources sells Indonesia units, exits oil palm plantation business in West Papua

Study spotlights West Papua habitat as whale sharks face increased pressures

Earthquake measuring 6.3 jolts Indonesia's West Papua, GFZ confirms

Indonesia’s Raja Ampat - tourism hub or den of corruption?

Collecting Aspirations, Perindo Legislator Yanto Mandacan Fights for Housing and Clean Water for Ransiki District Residents

West Papua: Indonesian occupying forces open fire on protest in Sorong

West Papuan civil society groups protest over brutal security forces crackdown – 17 arrests

Wenda accuses Indonesia of killing West Papuans for ‘independence’ day

Riots over Papua arrests

The Transfer of Four Political Prisoners in Sorong Has Become Chaotic, Prompting Authorities to Prioritize Persuasiveness.

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First Resources sells Indonesia units, exits oil palm plantation business in West Papua

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Indonesia’s Raja Ampat - tourism hub or den of corruption?

Collecting Aspirations, Perindo Legislator Yanto Mandacan Fights for Housing and Clean Water for Ransiki District Residents

West Papua: Indonesian occupying forces open fire on protest in Sorong

West Papuan civil society groups protest over brutal security forces crackdown – 17 arrests

Wenda accuses Indonesia of killing West Papuans for ‘independence’ day

Riots over Papua arrests

The Transfer of Four Political Prisoners in Sorong Has Become Chaotic, Prompting Authorities to Prioritize Persuasiveness.