About Filep Karma and Yusak Pakage
Filep Karma and Yusak Pakage went to jail not only because of flag raising issue, but also because of their role as the leader of the mobs who continued to … Continue Reading About Filep Karma and Yusak Pakage
Warning shots in Indonesia’s Papua, one dead
I am sorry for not taking notes on the Wamena incident which has caused one Papuan dead. However, we successfuly pushed Indonesia’s National Commission on Human Rights to investigate human … Continue Reading Warning shots in Indonesia’s Papua, one dead
Commission investigates abuses in West Papua
Source : Survival International Indonesia’s National Commission on Human RIghts is currently investigating human rights violations and atrocities in West Papua. Research is being carried out on atrocities committed between … Continue Reading Commission investigates abuses in West Papua
Papuans want to return: Jakarta
For all Papuans in Europe who want to return to the peace land of Papua, who want to support democracy in Indonesia, who want to bring peace to Papua, who … Continue Reading Papuans want to return: Jakarta
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
New provinces must work hard to catch up with older ones : President Yudhoyono
News from ANTARA about new provinces in Indonesia can depict the picture of problem in West Papua is part of national problem and it happens in almost every new provinces … Continue Reading New provinces must work hard to catch up with older ones : President Yudhoyono
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
Six Arrested For Raising Rebellious Flag In Indonesian Province
news from Bernama July 21, 2008 16:24 PM JAKARTA, July 21 (Bernama) — Indonesian police have detained six people for raising up separatist flag in easternmost province of West Papua … Continue Reading Six Arrested For Raising Rebellious Flag In Indonesian Province
Nia Sjarifudin: Defending local cultures and beliefs
A. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta “Sampur asun. Being Sundanese, I will use a Sundanese greeting,” Nia Sjarifudin said, in greeting participants at a recent workshop on tribal communities. Nia, … Continue Reading Nia Sjarifudin: Defending local cultures and beliefs
UK Lesson: Independence vs Union
If you read a provocative, whopper and full of conflictual intrigue on Scottish Independence, you will realise how bad is the intention of the writer. By illustrating President Yudhoyono’s advice … Continue Reading UK Lesson: Independence vs Union
Green Indonesia Green Papua
Most of Indonesian are not familiar with green politics, ecology, social justice, grassroots democracy and peace. The same situation is also applied to most Papuan, so I think it is … Continue Reading Green Indonesia Green Papua
Good news : online learning will improve education in Papua
Andra Wisnu, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Online learning and information sharing will reach more students across the country after the Ministry of Education on Wednesday relaunched an Internet education program. … Continue Reading Good news : online learning will improve education in Papua
Peaceful Life of Papuan
Peaceful Life of Papuan is a very simple reason that separatist supporters should realise its importance. West Papuan are living in a peace, but some separatist terrorist just can’t let … Continue Reading Peaceful Life of Papuan
Indonesian House of Reps to pass West Papua autonomy bill
Source : RNZI All factions in Indonesia’s House of Representatives have agreed to pass legislation giving a legal basis for the implementation of special autonomy in the new province of … Continue Reading Indonesian House of Reps to pass West Papua autonomy bill
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
Arts Festival at Lake Sentani
Local residents with bows and arrows stage a war dance on a boat during the opening of a culture and arts festival at Lake Sentani in Jayapura, Papua, on Thursday. … Continue Reading Arts Festival at Lake Sentani
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