News Stories
Category: Human Rights
Australian politicians clash over West Papua
June 6, 2013
Senator Di Natale has raised the deteriorating human rights situation in West Papua during a Parliamentary questions exchange with Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Bob Carr.
Massacre in West Papua highlands – over 40 people feared dead
May 28, 2013
At least 18 people including children found brutally mutilated and murdered, 2 people raped and 30 adults, 2 children missing after a lethal Indonesian military operation in one highlands…
Three KNPB members released, chairman still in prison – Take action
May 21, 2013
Following our urgent action campaign to release the KNPB members who were arrested on 13th May, we are pleased to inform you that Marten Manggaprouw, Yongky Ulimpa and Ely Kobak have been released. Sadly, the KNPB chairman Victor Yeimo remains in…
Disturbing footage of Indonesian army attack on Papuan village
May 21, 2013
Disturbing footage of the Indonesian army (TNI) violently attacking a village in the Puncak Jaya region of West Papua has been released. The footage, filmed by one the soldiers, shows shots being fired into houses terrifying children, people are beaten…
Peaceful demonstration attacked by police – KNPB Chairman arrested
May 13, 2013
Earlier today a peaceful demonstration in Jayapura to commemorate the four people who were killed at the 1st May rally was attacked by police and four members of the West Papua National Committee (KNPB), including its chairman Victor Yeimo were…
Freedom of expression denied in Papua as third peaceful protester dies
May 11, 2013
from Amnesty International The death of an activist after she participated in a peaceful protest in Papua, Indonesia, is a tragic reminder of the precarious state of freedom of expression and assembly in the region, Amnesty International said. [caption id=”attachment_465″…
A Half Century On, Papua Still Poisons Neighbourly Ties
May 10, 2013
The Sydney Morning Herald Comment by Michael Bachelard West Papua marked its 50-year anniversary under Indonesian rule last week and three events amply reminded us why it is…
West Papua’s stolen generation
May 4, 2013
An investigation by the Sydney Morning Herald newspaper has found that West Papuan children are being removed from their families and sent to…
UN expresses serious concerns over West Papua crackdown
May 2, 2013
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay on Thursday expressed serious concerns over the crackdown on mass demonstrations across Papua since 30 April, with police reportedly…
Papuans mourn 50 years of Indonesian occupation
May 2, 2013
Warning: this article contains some images that readers may find disturbing – we include them as we feel it is important to document the reality of what is happening in West Papua. by Alex Rayfield For many people around the…