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
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 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
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.
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
West Papua is an integral part Indonesia. Commenting on the conduct of the whole process, Petrus Wettebossy, the representative of the Indonesian Christian Party of Manokwari, Papua and a local … Continue Reading West Papua is an integral part of the unitary state, the Republic of Indonesia
West Papua integration to Indonesia Indonesia’s first president, Soekarno once declared that Indonesia was incomplete without Papua. In his words: “West Irian must, can, and certainly will return to the … Continue Reading Papua is an integral part territorial integrity of Indonesia
West Papua Traditional Wisdom, Saturday, 1 August 2015, 11:22 amPress Release: Antara News Rabu, 29 Juli 2015 21:11 WIB | 675 Views Map of Tolikara district, Papua Province. (ANTARA) Jayapura (ANTARA … Continue Reading Tolikara incident to be settled by traditional wisdom
Bernard J. Firestone: The success of the United Nations in Papua was extraordinary because, under the provisions of the New York Agreement and the subsequent General Assembly resolution, UNTEA was … Continue Reading The success of the United Nations in Papua
The United Nations in Papua Bernard J. Firestone: The success of the United Nations in Papua was extraordinary because, under the provisions of the New York Agreement and the subsequent … Continue Reading The success the United Nations in Papua
Investment target for Papua 1st March 2015 Jakarta (ANTARA News) – The Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) sets a high investment target of Rp265 trillion in Papua and West Papua for … Continue Reading Investment board sets high investment target for Papua, West Papua
Biak Tourism 20th June 2014 “We have many natural and historical attractions to promote in cooperation with the national flag carrier, Garuda Indonesia.” Jakarta (ANTARA News) – The Biak Numfor … Continue Reading Biak tourism attractions need intensive promotion
Democracy without separatism for many Indonesian is the only solution for West Papua. However, a small number of separatist supporters demand self-determination in the name of democracy. Such tension will … Continue Reading But is it democratic?
Papua postcolonial territorial disputes Dr. Martin Ira Glassner (1998) stated in his book : “The UN’s record in postcolonial territorial disputes is not good, with West Irian the solitary success. … Continue Reading Act of Free Choice is a success in postcolonial territorial disputes
No support for Papua independence UK Hansard on Papua 24 Jun 2008 : Column 284W Mr. MacDougall: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will … Continue Reading UK support the territorial integrity of Indonesia and do not support calls for independence for Papua
UK Hansard on Papua 24 Jun 2008 : Column 284W Mr. MacDougall: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the … Continue Reading UK support the territorial integrity of Indonesia and do not support calls for independence for Papua.