Free West Papua
Stop Free West Papua ! is a campaign against separatism in West Papua that has caused a lot problem for West Papuan. Freedom in West Papua refers to people’s desire … Continue Reading Free West Papua
New Zealand recognizes West Papua as part of Indonesia
New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister, Winston Peters says his country recognizes West Papua as a part of Indonesia. He made this comment when asked about New Zealand’s stand on the … Continue Reading New Zealand recognizes West Papua as part of Indonesia
Melanesian Culture Festival: Cultural Partnership between West Papuan and Melanesian
Melanesian Culture Festival Culture is one of the most effective things to connect people or groups, and it is proven to be effective regarding of the relations between West Papuan, Melanesian, and … Continue Reading Melanesian Culture Festival: Cultural Partnership between West Papuan and Melanesian
Jokowi and Development in West Papua
Jokowi and Development in West Papua Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has visited Papua eight times since he becomes the President of Republic Indonesia. It shows the commitment of the government of Indonesia to develop Papua, the … Continue Reading Jokowi and Development in West Papua
The West Guinea is part of Indonesia’s territory
Prof. A. Teeuw, a distinguished Dutch scholar on Indonesia, once stated that he could not understand why people could deny the fact that West Guinea is part of Indonesia’s territory. … Continue Reading The West Guinea is part of Indonesia’s territory
Why the U.N. Rejected West Papua’s Fake Petition
West Papua’s Fake Petition – West Papua Blog, Oct. 12, 2017 In late September, Benny Wenda, a murder suspect and separatist leader submitted a fake petition to the United Nations. … Continue Reading Why the U.N. Rejected West Papua’s Fake Petition
Noken and Act of Free Choice: A genius combination of culture and politics
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
Root of Conflict and Peace Agendas for Papua
Root of conflict in Papua by Muridan S. Widjojo The meeting between Vice President Jusuf Kalla, flanked by Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs Widodo AS, Minister of … Continue Reading Root of Conflict and Peace Agendas for Papua
Overcome challenges in West Papua: President
Challenges in West Papua Jakarta (ANTARA News) – Opening up isolation, creating new jobs, alleviating poverty, carrying out more equitable development, and increasing the human development index are part of … Continue Reading Overcome challenges in West Papua: President
Govt speeds up development in Papua
Development in Papua – 6th March 2017 “In addition, the cost of Internet access to Papua and West Papua is 65 percent more expensive compared to Jakarta.” Jakarta (ANTARA News) – … Continue Reading Govt speeds up development in Papua
President Joko Widodo has committed to a peaceful and prosperous West Papua and taken steps to improve the situation there.
Prosperous West Papua The Minister of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Baroness Anelay of St Johns) (Con) My Lords, we raise our concerns about West Papua on a regular basis. … Continue Reading President Joko Widodo has committed to a peaceful and prosperous West Papua and taken steps to improve the situation there.
Human rights commission to open branch in West Papua
Human rights commission Kupang, E Nusa Tenggara (ANTARA News) – The National Commission of Human Rights (Komnas HAM) will open a branch in West Papua Province. “We had discussed a … Continue Reading Human rights commission to open branch in West Papua
Raja Ampat to organize various festivals to lure tourists
Raja Ampat Festival – 22nd January 2017 “At the moment, tourists wishing to visit Raja Ampat have to take a long flight from Jakarta to Sorong.” Sorong (ANTARA News) – … Continue Reading Raja Ampat to organize various festivals to lure tourists
West Papua asked to prepare for railway project
West Papua railway project – 29th December 2016 “Instruction from Jakarta is on land clearing where the main tracks would be built,” head of the land transport office of West … Continue Reading West Papua asked to prepare for railway project
President prioritizes infrastructure development in West Papua
Infrastructure development in West Papua – 26th August 2016 Sorong, W Papua (ANTARA News) – President Joko Widodo has accorded priority to infrastructure development throughout the province of West Papua, … Continue Reading President prioritizes infrastructure development in West Papua
EU supports Papua`s community-based economy
Papua`s community-based economy – 13th June 2016 “ParCiMon also supports the vision and mission of Jayapura District to strengthen indigenous rights …” Jayapura (ANTARA News) – The Embassy of the … Continue Reading EU supports Papua`s community-based economy
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