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The separatist group is using Philip Mehrtens, taken hostage on Feb. 7, to bargain with western-led international community

Acquittal of the lone accused in the shooting will worsen Papuan people’s distrust in Indonesias justice system, they say

Papua Peace Network coordinator Father John Bunay says the space for democracy is shackled

Security forces say civilians murder was a revenge killing for the slaying of two leading rebels last week

Ecumenical body told its cooperation is necessary if govt is to resolve conflict and develop Papua region

Motorcyclist dies, another injured after separatists accuse them of being government spies

Thousands take to the streets to say no to plan to divide regions two provinces into six

People in the restive region are wary of a new softly-softly approach after years of violence meted out by security forces

Sunday, 20 Dec 2020 Not playing it safe: Papuan activists attending a protest in Surabaya on Dec 1 to mark the Free Papua Organisation anniversary. Racial discrimination of Papuans is still a big issue for Indonesia, with Papuan youths who live or study outside their home territory facing countless acts of racism. — AFP AFTER reading the 10-point “Moral Call for Justice and Truth” from 147 Catholic priests of five dioceses in Papua and West Papua, including a sharp reb...

In the spirit of Human Rights Day, 147 Catholic priests from five dioceses in Papua and West Papua have made 10 demands to various parties in Indonesia to seek an end to persistent conflicts in the provinces. Group spokesman Father John Bunay, accompanied by 20 priests serving in Jayapura, said during a press conference in the Waena Light of the World Catholic Church on Thursday that conflicts had continued to undermine human dignity in Papua. “Thes...