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
Indonesia: Communal Tensions in Papua
The International Crisis Group has warned Indonesia of potential conflict in the country’s easternmost province due to strained relations between Muslims and Christians. Although the situation in Papua is not … Continue Reading Indonesia: Communal Tensions in Papua
Poor Access on Electricity in West Papua
A very nice information from Charles Roring should be read by Indonesian federal government and Papuan local government. Electricity is vital in the process of development in an area, the … Continue Reading Poor Access on Electricity in West Papua
West Papua: The Truth and Lies
West Papua (WPF) has received information detailing the truth and lies about West Papuan criminal detainees, who are held by the Indonesian police and prison service in Jayapura, Manokwari and Timika. … Continue Reading West Papua: The Truth and Lies
45th anniversary of Papua integration to Indonesia
Papuan people in the world probably will thank UK Government for the positive support for economic develoment in Papua and West Papua Province. In contrast to that, an element of … Continue Reading 45th anniversary of Papua integration to Indonesia
Is West Papua being eco-colonised?
A very nice and enlightened article by Lee Jones at spiked-online A student writer believes greens are trying to preserve West Papua as an archaic backgarden for Westerners disillusioned by … Continue Reading Is West Papua being eco-colonised?
Special Autonomy: International Image versus Reality
April 5 2008, Muridan Widjojo wrote a very interesting analysis on recent political development in Papua. He said that there are hardliner elements in Papua and in Jakarta who have … Continue Reading Special Autonomy: International Image versus Reality
Another AWPA Black Propaganda
Once again a clown called Joe Collins dances in a disgusting manner. In order to get public attention he tries to disturb Indonesia-Australia relation by calling on the Australian Defence … Continue Reading Another AWPA Black Propaganda
Human Rights Watch Press Release on Papua
Human Rights Watch takes no position on Papuan claims to self-determination Human Rights Watch (HRW) supports the right of all individuals in the world, including in Indonesia. All Papuan should understand … Continue Reading Human Rights Watch Press Release on Papua
Whenua, Fenua, Enua, Vanua: SEPARATIST POLITICAL PROPAGANDA !
Two days ago, a friend from Australia informs Free West Papua about a demo plan by several Papuan political dan economical opportunist. It is very interesting to watch and to understand … Continue Reading Whenua, Fenua, Enua, Vanua: SEPARATIST POLITICAL PROPAGANDA !
NGO raises concerns about Papuan
Do Australian and New Zealander know what happen in Papua recently? The news on protest against the special autonomy law was somehow mislead to a certain opinion that situation in Papua … Continue Reading NGO raises concerns about Papuan
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