West Papua
Pro-independence groups urge MSG to elevate ULMWP membership
The international organisations want the Melanesian Spearhead Group to elevate the membership status of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua.
More deaths reported in West Papua clashes
Further reports of civilian casualties are coming out of West Papua, with clashes between Indonesia's military and the armed wing of the Free Papua Movement continuing.
Rising military operations spark concerns about displacement of indigenous Papuans
The leader of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua says women and children are being forced to leave their villages because of escalating conflict.
Conflict in West Papua intensifies
The president of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua says recent violence in the region reminds him of his childhood. Audio
Six dead after landslide in West Papua, more missing
Authorities will resume their search on Tuesday.
Indigenous West Papuans claim Indonesian govt is 'land grabbing'
But Indonesia denies this, saying all land sales transactions are lawful and "there is no land grab without consent". Audio
Violence in West Papua most intense - researcher
A human rights researcher says the escalation of violence in West Papua is on par with some of the most intense times of conflict over the past six decades. Audio
Human rights researcher warns of escalating conflict
A spokesperson for Indonesia's Embassy in Wellington said they could not confirm if there was a military attack in Puncak Regency on Tuesday.
