NZ Report Issue West Papua Human Rights

 By News Radio New Zealand International:

1. O'Neill's Papua comment seen as shift in PNG policy

The announcement by the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea that he will raise concerns about human rights abuses in neighbouring Papua with Indonesia has been...
20:45 on 04 October, 2012 UTC

2. PNG PM's note to Indonesia on abuses in Papua reflects a govt policy departure

The announcement by the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea that he will raise concerns about human rights abuses in neighbouring Papua with Indonesia's Government represents...
17:52 on 04 October, 2012 UTC

3. Nine charged in Papua over alleged bombing plot

In Indonesia's Papua province, nine members of the pro-independence West Papua National Committee have been charged with possession of explosive devices. The Jakarta Post reports they...
23:11 on 03 October, 2012 UTC

4. PNG to raise Papua human rights concern with Jakarta

The Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, Peter O'Neill, says his government intends raising concerns about human rights abuses in neighbouring Papua with the Indonesian Government....
03:22 on 02 October, 2012 UTC

5. Third province in Indonesia Papua unlikely to help service delivery - academic

An academic says it's doubtful whether the creation of a third province in Indonesia's Papua region would help improve service delivery for Papuans. Indonesian lawmakers are...
03:38 on 28 September, 2012 UTC

6. Human rights breaches in Papua the key factor behind NZ divestment

The New Zealand Superannuation Fund has decided to end its investment in the huge copper and gold mine in Indonesia's Papua region operated by US-based company...
23:08 on 27 September, 2012 UTC

7. No enthusiasm for third Papua province - academic

An academic says it is doubtful whether the creation of a third province in Indonesia's Papua region would help improve service delivery for Papuans. Indonesian lawmakers...
22:29 on 27 September, 2012 UTC

8. West Papua human rights activist gets eight months for vandalism

The leader of the West Papua National Committee, Buchtar Tabuni, has been sentenced to eight months in prison for vandalism at the Jayapura Prison, in Indonesia's...
23:10 on 26 September, 2012 UTC

9. New Zealand Greens welcome Super Fund exclusion of Papua mine

Human rights breaches have prompted the New Zealand Superannuation Fund to end its investment in the huge Freeport McMoRan copper and gold mine in Indonesia's Papua...
03:37 on 26 September, 2012 UTC

10. PNG Opposition leader's brother involved in fatal shootout in Vanimo

The brother of Papua New Guinea's opposition leader has surrendered to police following a shooting in West Sepik province that reportedly left a man dead. Cain...
03:37 on 26 September, 2012 UTC

11. Britain assures Indonesia President there will be no citizen's arrest

Indonesia's President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has been assured by the British government that it will guarantee his safety during his upcoming visit to the United Kingdom....
03:20 on 20 September, 2012 UTC

12. Trial of Papuan independence activist proceeds without witnesses

A hearing in the trial of the Papuan independence activist, Buchtar Tabuni, took place today in the Jayapura district court, without the presence of any witnesses....
18:25 on 16 September, 2012 UTC

13. Concern that US military aid to Indonesia used against Papuan civilians

The West Papua Advocacy Team's Edmund McWilliams has voiced concern that Apache helicopters sold by the US to Indonesia's military could be used for sweep operations...
04:00 on 14 September, 2012 UTC

14. Australian Government Senators baulk at condolence motion mention of West Papua

The Australian Government has refused to support a condolence motion for a well known refugee activist killed in a car accident earlier this month in Darwin....
04:00 on 14 September, 2012 UTC

15. Call for arrest of Indonesian President for genocide in Papua

A campaign to have Indonesia's President arrested for directing genocide in Papua has highlighted Susilo Bambang Yudhyono's record in the troubled eastern region. The campaign is...
01:54 on 14 September, 2012 UTC

16. Motion of no confidence in Solomons PM tabled for parliament today

A motion of no confidence in the Solomon Islands prime minister Gordon Darcy Lilo has been set down for tabling in parliament today. The opposition leader...
22:12 on 13 September, 2012 UTC

17. Australia's Green condemn mixed messages on Papua

Australia's Green Party is questioning what it calls the mixed messages the government is sending Indonesia about human rights in Papua. The party's leader says the...
06:43 on 07 September, 2012 UTC

18. Indonesian military shadow prevails over Papua

Questions remain over the role of Indonesia's military in Papua and West papua provinces as calls for a peaceful resolution to conflict in the disputed region...
06:43 on 07 September, 2012 UTC

19. Indonesian lawmakers set up working committees on Papua

Indonesia's House of Representatives has set up working committees to address the problematic security situation in Papua and West Papua provinces. The two committees have been...
22:49 on 06 September, 2012 UTC

20. Sport: Cricketing greats arrive in PNG for Big Bash

A host of cricketing greats have arrived in Papua New Guinea for this weekend's annual Twenty20 Big Bash tournament. Among those taking part are the former...
07:43 on 06 September, 2012 UTC