24-year-old Augustine Ariella Nere embarked from Jakarta on a mission to Mesuji district in Lampung, her second trip with government officials as the country’s “transmigration ambassador.” Augustine was appointed to … Continue Reading Former beauty queen of Papua serves as Indonesia’s ‘transmigration ambassador.’
Jayapura — Police are investigating whether Papuan Separatism Movement (OPM) are responsible for the fatal shooting Monday of a policeman who was guarding a gas station in Indonesian province of … Continue Reading OPM kill policeman
In the Upper Baliem Valley, West Papua, the Dani tribe live a neolithic life and rumours of cannibalism are rife Chris Haslam — The warriors come over the ridge like … Continue Reading Dinner with a West Papuan Tribe
Celebrations commemorate the arrival of the first missionaries from Germany. Everyone comes to share in the festivities, a “national holiday” for locals. Manokwari (AsiaNews) – Indonesian Muslims join Christians in … Continue Reading Papua: Christians and non-Christians Celebrate 150 years of Evangelisation
(Jakarta Post) Mimika — About 700 workers from US-based gold mining company PT Freeport Indonesia held a mass prayer Wednesday, calling for peace after a shooting incident broke months of … Continue Reading 700 Freeport workers pray for peace
Amersfoort — Viktor Kaisiepo passed away at the age of 61 in Amersfoort, the town where he resided. He was an internationally renowned fighter for developing the people of West … Continue Reading Prominent Figure of West Papua passed away