Recent tensions have been connected to Jakarta’s planned extension of the region’s Special Autonomy Law. The United Nations has once again voiced its consternation about the tense political situation in Indonesia’s Papua region, after months of escalating tensions between the…
Violence is escalating in the Indonesian provinces of Papua and West Papua, where meaningful and inclusive dialogue is urgently needed to address longstanding economic, social and political grievances, the UN human rights office said on Monday. “We are disturbed by escalating violence…
From the Central Defense Headquarters of West Papua Revolutionary Army (WPRA) we remind all human beings around the world that the Unitary Republic of Indonesia using patterns of poisoning and black magic to kill off many Melanesian leaders in West…
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The shooting of Pastor Yeremia Zanambani in Kampung Hitadipa in Intan Jaya Regency, Papua, on September 19, conjured up memories of similar incidents in Gustaf Rudolf Kawer’s mind. HE was still a primary student in 1984 when the death of Papuan…
By Leah MarieAnn Klett, Christian Post Reporte A Christian pastor and Bible translator killed in Indonesia’s easternmost region of Papua was likely tortured by a military officer who then shot him dead, a new report has revealed. On Monday, Indonesia’s…
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The Indonesian Military is strongly suspected of being behind the death of Pastor Yeremia Zanambani. This only moves Papua further away from Indonesia. THE report by the independent humanitarian team investigating the death of Pastor Yeremia Zanambani is a slap…
But national police deny a deadly shooting incident took place in an interview with Al Jazeera. By Febriana Firdaus, Aljazeera Jakarta, Indonesia – At least six protesters and one military officer have been killed and several others including children wounded…
The second person shot by TNI Indonesian racist soldiers from Satgas Nemangkawi in Intan Jaya yesterday was a SIX YEAR OLD CHILD. Meinus was shot as specialist combat troops raided his village and set it on fire. Rupinus Tigau, a…
Since 5:00 am, (26/10) yesterday it was reported that the Indonesian National Army (TNI) had shot dead a Catholic catechist on behalf of Rupinus Tigau in Jalae Village, Sugapa District, Intan Jaya Regency, West Papua. Rupinus Tigau suffered gunshot wounds…
Shocking scenes of violence and murder has been unearthed by Human Rights Watch as the situation in Papua dangerously deteriorates. Staff writers, AFP The exiled leader of Papua’s independence movement has warned of a possible bloodbath after weeks of unrest…