Johnny Blades, RNZ Pacific Journalist johnny.blades@rnz.co.nz A 43-year-old woman has reportedly died due to Covid-19 in Indonesian-administered West Papua province. Papua Covid-19 response team spokesperson Silwanus Sumule points out a chart … Continue Reading Covid-19 death reported in West Papua
India on West Papua “Year after year we have represented that West Irian (West Papua) is an integral part of Indonesia. Despite opinions to the contrary, my delegation had always … Continue Reading Statement by the Representative of India to the United Nations in the 18th session of the General Assembly
Kaimana is a small port town in West Papua, Indonesia and capital of the Kaimana Regency. It is served by Kaimana Airport. Kaimana is part of a Sea Conservation Area … Continue Reading Beautiful scenery from West Papua
Statement by the Minister of Home Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia issued at Djajapura August 2, 1969, immediately after the conclusion of the act of free choice in Djajapura. … Continue Reading Statement of the Government of Indonesia on the Act of Free Choice 1969
West Papua Freedom? What is happening right now to my people in West Papua is showing the world the true democracy where people can rely on the strength of their … Continue Reading West Papua: Freedom Inside Indonesian Democracy
Wor Dance of Biak Apart from its stunning nature, West Papua Province offers unique cultural attractions. For example, tourists are interested in traditional dances of such region. These include Wor … Continue Reading Wor Dance as the Pride of Biak Tribe in West Papua Province
1. Papua and West Papua part of Indonesia since ancient times. A 1365 book written by Prime Minister of Majapahit, Gajah Mada, recorded that Indonesia was administered into two domains: west … Continue Reading Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) about Papua and West Papua, provinces of Indonesia
Benny Mawel and Victor Mambor The Jakarta Post Jayapura, Papua / Wed, March 25, 2020 / 03:58 pm Papua is set to restrict entry into the province both through sea … Continue Reading Papua restricts entry as concerns mount over lack of facilities to treat COVID-19
Born on October 10th, 1921, Frans Kaisiepo was born in a small town on Biak island in West Papua. As a child, Kaisiepo showed his intelligence very early on. He … Continue Reading Frans Kaisiepo: West Papuan have known and loved the red and white
Indonesia’s Papua Region – Decked out in a chicken feather hat and a western football garb, Dernus Jikwa carries a bunch of sweet potato leaves on his left arm to … Continue Reading Meeting Challenges in Indonesia’s Papua Region
Military in West Papua The vile act committed by the armed criminal group against the people of Tembagapura District is worthy of condemnation Jayapura,Papua (ANTARA) – The Indonesian National Youth … Continue Reading Jayapura youths praise military for evacuating Tembagapura residents
A very interesting news from Jakarta Globe BY :DIANA MARISKA MARCH 12, 2020 Jakarta. Indonesia’s chief security minister Mahfud M.D. said the government would continue to provide a special autonomy fund for … Continue Reading Government to Carry On With Special Autonomy Fund for Papua
Jakarta (ANTARA) – The police evacuated 800 villagers in the mountainous area in Timika, Papua, to Timika City to avoid West Papua rebels’ terror in the region. The evacuees are … Continue Reading 800 villagers evacuated to Timika City to evade West Papua rebels’ terror
“With the government and House’s political decision, I hope that the provision of the granted special autonomy funds can be extended” Bambang Soesatyo Wamena, Papua (ANTARA) – People’s Consultative Assembly … Continue Reading MPR speaker backs extension of autonomy funds for Papua, West Papua
West Papua green investment The government is inviting the private sector to participate in promoting green investments to empower farmers in Papua and West Papua and to reduce the two provincial economies’ dependency on oil … Continue Reading West Papua green investment
27th February 2020 This is concerning the abundance of natural resources in Papua and West Papua. Green investment, utilizing natural resources while maintaining sustainability will become the appropriate scheme to … Continue Reading Green investment for West Papua