Johnny Blades, RNZ Pacific Journalist johnny.blades@rnz.co.nz A 43-year-old woman has reportedly died due to Covid-19 in Indonesian-administered West Papua province. Papua Covid-19 response team spokesperson Silwanus Sumule points out a chart … Continue Reading Covid-19 death reported in West Papua
India on West Papua “Year after year we have represented that West Irian (West Papua) is an integral part of Indonesia. Despite opinions to the contrary, my delegation had always … Continue Reading Statement by the Representative of India to the United Nations in the 18th session of the General Assembly
Kaimana is a small port town in West Papua, Indonesia and capital of the Kaimana Regency. It is served by Kaimana Airport. Kaimana is part of a Sea Conservation Area … Continue Reading Beautiful scenery from West Papua
Statement by the Minister of Home Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia issued at Djajapura August 2, 1969, immediately after the conclusion of the act of free choice in Djajapura. … Continue Reading Statement of the Government of Indonesia on the Act of Free Choice 1969
West Papua Freedom? What is happening right now to my people in West Papua is showing the world the true democracy where people can rely on the strength of their … Continue Reading West Papua: Freedom Inside Indonesian Democracy
Wor Dance of Biak Apart from its stunning nature, West Papua Province offers unique cultural attractions. For example, tourists are interested in traditional dances of such region. These include Wor … Continue Reading Wor Dance as the Pride of Biak Tribe in West Papua Province