No secret in West Papua
Thanks to the press in Indonesia, now the world can see the transparency in West Papua. No more secret, and no more hidden agenda. Both hardliners, Free Papua Movement and … Continue Reading No secret in West Papua
Honesty is always the best policy
A comment from Chris on my previous article about Benny Wenda’s lies to British people is very important for all Papuan to realise that honesty is always the best policy. … Continue Reading Honesty is always the best policy
West Papua – asylum seekers and lessons from their existence in UK
Papuan Asylum Seeker – The current Indonesian government has done a very good job in advancing democracy and human rights. However, we should also understand that in the country face … Continue Reading West Papua – asylum seekers and lessons from their existence in UK
West Papua: Land of Peace
The West Papua: Land of Peace campaign was initiated by religious leaders in West Papua to help promote peace, justice and human rights in West Papua. West Papua is situated … Continue Reading West Papua: Land of Peace
Three Fundamental Problems in West Papua
There are three fundamental problems that should be addressed peacefully in West Papua: crimes against humanity, the failure of New Order’s (Suharto regime) socio-economic and cultural development, and the reconciliation … Continue Reading Three Fundamental Problems in West Papua
West Papua: Inside Indonesia?
Photo: Leslie Butt When it comes to the debate about the development in West Papua, we must be very careful in reading so many sources in the internet. Wind of … Continue Reading West Papua: Inside Indonesia?
My Apology
Dear Mr. Aspen Hendrickson & Mr. Rupert Thornhedge Words cannot express how truly sorry I am for the inconvenience that I caused by writing a careless statement in my previous … Continue Reading My Apology
I am saddened and sickened by West Papua separatist supporters
Pheew it’s true. It’s sick how a bunch of liars can look away from truth and so nonchalantly pass off issues that matter just to maintain the glow of their … Continue Reading I am saddened and sickened by West Papua separatist supporters
International Parliamentarians for West Papua
IPWP by West Papua Blog In July 2008, I received a provocative plan of the launching of ‘International Parliamentarians for West Papua‘ at the Houses of Parliament in London on … Continue Reading International Parliamentarians for West Papua
Free West Papua Campaign
I feel so sad when an activist of Free West Papua Campaign asked me to stop writing in my own blog because my position is in opposite to the Oxford … Continue Reading Free West Papua Campaign
Inventing Papua
Papuan culture on sale at the Hamadi art market in Jayapura (Iskandar Nugroho collection) Iskandar Nugroho wrote a very interesting research on the role of non Papuan of the manufacturing … Continue Reading Inventing Papua
The impact of special autonomy to education
Today I read an Indonesian blog namely BillyMambrasar in bahasa Indonesia. I think it is important for us Papuan to realise how good is the impact of special autonomy for … Continue Reading The impact of special autonomy to education
Papua is not alone in Poverty
We often heard stories and news about poverty in Papua and West Papua provinces. We also heard about how bad the social and economic condition in both provinces. But do … Continue Reading Papua is not alone in Poverty
New strategy behind separatism in Papua
I think Benny YP Siahaan article on separatism in Papua is worth to be read and discussed. Many activist such as Rev. Richard Samuelson and Benny Wenda are always trying … Continue Reading New strategy behind separatism in Papua
Papuans Need Democracy, Not Separatism
Yesterday I read this article in Papua Story, I can only make a short comment to Mr. Andri Hadi…what a brilliant choice of title! as for the content, I couldn’t … Continue Reading Papuans Need Democracy, Not Separatism
A matter of trade: Highway plan in Indonesia’s Papua threatens forests
Physical development versus ecological disaster is a matter of trade and it should be managed in a very-very careful way. Which one do we prefer? If we choose to develop … Continue Reading A matter of trade: Highway plan in Indonesia’s Papua threatens forests
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