Joe Collins of AWPA said, "although this first small step is encouraging, we should be cautious of Jokiei's motives.

Indonesian President Joko Widodo's visit to Papua New Guinea this week represents Jakarta's latest heavy-handed attempt to pressure members of the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) into

The release of five prisoners raises hope that the many political prisoners still held would be freed, but they remain unlawfully behind bars.

Amnesty International calls on President Joko Widodo to take immediate steps to end Indonesian security forces' increasing attacks on freedom of expression in the country's Papuan regio

We, Church leaders, human rights defenders, academics and international observers, gathered in Brussels for the International Consultation on Papua 2015 to discuss the situation of huma

International Press Freedom Day is a golden opportunity for the Indonesian government to finally end its official chokehold on foreign media access to Papua.

Fifty-two years ago on 1 May in 1963, the United Nations Temporary Executive Authority (UNTEA) transferred administration of the Dutch colony of Netherlands New Guinea to Indonesia.

An open letter to Indonesian President Joko Widodo

Mr Joko Widodo
President of the Republic of Indonesia
Jl. Veteran No. 16
Jakarta Pusat Indonesia

On Wednesday, April 29, an international group of protesters gathered at the Indonesian consulate near Central Park in New York to call for an end to restrictions on access to West Papu

London – Dozens of demonstrators dressed in black gathered outside the Indonesian Embassy today to lead the global protest against West Papua's 50-year long isolation.

An open letter from the Asian Human Rights Commission to President of the Republic of Indonesia, Mr. Joko Widodo

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New video footage showing the bloody aftermath of the 'Paniai massacre' in West Papua highlights the urgent need for Indonesia

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The Papuan Police Chief, Inspector General (Pol) Yotje Mende said that the West Papua National Committee (KNPB) should be banned, as it is not an official organisation, it's an undergro

Indonesia's 1965 Massacre: Unveiling The Truth, Demanding Justice. April 10, 2015, 14.00 to 18.00 hrs Nieuwekerk, Spui 175 2511 BM Den Haag.

The Security Forces again target KNBP in West Papua. One person killed and 3 wounded.

The Australia West Papua Association in Sydney condemns the intimidation of the staff of the West Papua National Committee (KNPB) Merauke's office by the Indonesian security forces.

The Indonesian government must halt the imminent execution of 11 people and scrap plans to put even more people to death this year, Amnesty International said in an

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With Dr Rui Araujo expected to be sworn in next week as East Timor's new Prime Minister, Timor Sea Justice Campaigners are calling for Australia to mark the occasion by committing to a

United Liberation Movement for West Papua/ULMWP, newly formed West Papuan coordinating body which comprised of three main resistance groups, namely Federal Republic of West Papua, West

President Widodo has spoken of the need for greater respect for human rights in Indonesia. He needs to back up those words with concrete actions. – Phelim Kine, deputy Asia director

The execution of six drug traffickers in Indonesia today, the first since President Joko Widodo took office, is a retrograde step for human rights in the country, Amnesty International

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The climate of fear in Papua inhibits local people from publicly discussing security force abuses.

"President Widodo should join the global tide toward abolishing the death penalty rather than approving multiple executions.

AWPA has written to the Australian Foreign Minister urging her to raise concerns about the recent killings in West Papua.

The East Timor and Indonesia Action Network (ETAN) is concerned that recent events in Timor-Leste weaken the country's hard-won constitutional democracy and endanger the right of Timor-

If the US Senate can issue a detailed report on US government responsibility for CIA torture nearly a decade ago, surely the Indonesian parliament can do the same for one of the 20th ce

The East Timor and Indonesia Action Network (ETAN) today urged the US Senate to act quickly and pass Sen.

The Indonesian government needs to investigate why security forces found it necessary to fire into a crowd of peaceful protesters. – Phelim Kine, deputy Asia director

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Five civilians were shot dead by a joint force of Indonesian Police and Military in Paniai, on Monday 8th December.

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The Australia West Papua association has written to the Australian Foreign Minister about concerns of a possible crackdown on peaceful demonstrators celebrating West Papuan National Fla

Indonesian authorities have increasingly made use of a range of oppressive blasphemy laws to imprison individuals for their beliefs, contributing to an intensifying climate of intoleran

Today is the 6th anniversary of the West Papua National Committee (KNPB) which was formed on the 19 November in 2008.

"The Indonesian National Police's use of 'virginity tests' is a discriminatory practice that harms and humiliates women.

Online campaign group GetUp!

Paris, Jakarta – The EU must press the Indonesian government to live up to its commitment to investigate past human rights violations, FIDH and its member organization KontraS said toda

The Indonesian President Joko Widodo (better known as Jokowi) promised to make Papua one of his priorities if elected as president.

Reports from Fairfax Media that Australia and East Timor have recommenced discussions about how to settle the dispute o

There is cause for concern at the appointment of Ryamizard Ryacudu as Defense Minister in the Jokowi Cabinet.

The East Timor and Indonesia Action Network (ETAN) today condemned Indonesia President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo's appointment of retired General Ryamizard Ryacudu as Minister Defense.

Reporters Without Borders welcomes the imminent release of Thomas Dandois and Valentine Bourrat, two French journalists who have been held for the past 11 weeks in Indonesia's eastern p

Media Release on behalf of West Papua Action Auckland, EPMU Print and Media Council and the NZ Media Freedom Network.

"President Widodo deserves credit for recognizing that Papua's problems demand the urgent attention of his new government.

"The Indonesian government's chokehold on Papua media coverage has effectively turned foreign journalism in the province into a criminal activity.

Held since early August, Valentine Bourrat and Thomas Dandois are to go on trial next week