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
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
Juwono Sudarsono, Jakarta The Indonesian Defense Force was established from a myriad group of student brigades, guerrilla militias and irregulars representing ethnic, religious and provincial identities preceding proclamation of Indonesian … Continue Reading Military purpose, influence in Indonesia
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
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
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. 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
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
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
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 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
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
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
News from RNZI Posted at 00:05 on 31 May, 2008 UTC Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister says that West Papuans don’t meet the same criteria for observer status at the … Continue Reading Indonesia has given Papua self-determination, says Somare
Breaking News from the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) It seems that Papua New Guinea shows a very good intention in building trust with the Democratic Republic of Indonesia. Posted at … Continue Reading PNG blocks West Papua’s MSG bid
A very important warning from Arief Wicaksono of Greenpeace Posted at 08:12 on 22 May, 2008 UTC in RNZI Greenpeace says that without good governance, Indonesia’s plans to utilise millions … Continue Reading Greenpeace says Indonesia mustn’t encroach on Papua forests in oil palm push