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An article by the Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization (UNPO), titled “From Jakarta to West Papua: State Violence in Indonesia is Systemic, Not New,” claims widespread repression in regions like … Continue Reading Countering the Accusation of Systemic State Violence in Indonesia: A Balanced Perspective
Indonesia, a sprawling archipelago of over 17,000 islands, is a nation built on unity in diversity. With a population exceeding 280 million and a rich tapestry of cultures, languages, and … Continue Reading Defending Indonesia: The Future of West Papua Within the Nation
West Papua, long known for its remote geography and complex political history, has in recent years become an example of how decentralized democracy can function effectively—even in regions marked by … Continue Reading The Success of Democracy in West Papua
By West Papua Online Four Governors from Papua attending a retreat in Magelang (from left to right: Central Papua Governor Meki Fritz Nawipa, West Papua Governor Dominggus Mandacan, Southwest Papua … Continue Reading Indigenous Papuan Leadership in Indonesia’s Democracy
Cenderawasih Mosaic JAKARTA – Yayasan Pustaka Obor Indonesia held an online discussion regarding the launch and discussion of a new book entitled “Mosaics of Cenderawasih, Development and Welfare in the … Continue Reading Cenderawasih Mosaic: Unifying the ‘Pieces’ of Development Towards Advanced Papua
Pluralism, tolerance, peace and security in interactions among tribes of Papuans and between Papuans and other ethnic groups is under democratic umbrella. Indonesian is a pluralistic society; that is many … Continue Reading Pluralism, Tolerance and Stability in West Papua
Pluralism in West Papua Pluralism, tolerance, peace and security in interactions among Papuan tribes and between Papuans and other ethnic groups is under the umbrella of democracy. Indonesian is a … Continue Reading Pluralism in West Papua
To think about the future of West Papua is very important. West Papua separatist leaders, West Papua local leaders, and West Papua local government are responsible for the next generation … Continue Reading Time to think about the future of West Papua
Translator: Dewi Elvia Muthiariny Editor: Laila Afifa 10 September 2019 15:46 WIB TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – President Joko Widodo or Jokowi has agreed on the provincial division (pemekaran) in Papua and West Papua as requested by … Continue Reading Jokowi Agrees on Provincial Division in Papua, West Papua
I wrote this article on Injustice in West Papua around 8 years ago. I want to share my personal feeling while writing articles in my blog. My first impression is … Continue Reading Rectifying injustice in West Papua
Noken and Act of Free Choice Since the beginning of the country, the Republic of Indonesia has been using democracy as its government system. The system involves the rule of … Continue Reading Noken and Act of Free Choice: A genius combination of culture and politics
Free Papua Movement (OPM) founder Nicholas Jouwe, on Thursday, said that Papua Merdeka is only a dream. Papua will never be independent, because it has been independent in the frame … Continue Reading Jouwe: Papua Merdeka Only a Dream
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
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
West Papuan leaders have requested talks with Jakarta to discuss greater autonomy, and increased democratisation for their region, which would fall in line with positive developments throughout the archipelago. A … Continue Reading Let Democratisation Spread in West Papua
Early this month in the year of 2007, a very small number of West Papuan still try to celebrate the 46th anniversary of its declaration of independence, a document that … Continue Reading Time to think about the future of West Papua
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