Indonesia and West Papua

A New Zealand pilot’s abduction focuses attention on Wellington and Canberra’s hands-off approach to the long-running conflict in Indonesia. 

The pilot was taken after landing a small plane with five passengers, intent on evacuating 15 workers building a health center that had earlier been threatened by separatist rebels.

Six elite troops have been arrested and accused of involvement in the killing of four indigenous Papuans.

A plan to create three new provinces in the Papua region highlights how Jakarta's development approach has failed to resolve a long-running conflict.

With a more violent armed separatist organization being active, and Jakarta’s reticence to win hearts and minds, the avenues for reconciliation are decreasing.

Victor Yeimo stands accused of organizing the wave of violent pro-independence protests that hit the region in August 2019.

Labeling the West Papua National Army-Free Papua Organization a terrorist outfit complicates future conflict resolution efforts.

The recent killing of an Indonesian brigadier general heralds an intensification of the conflict in eastern Indonesia.

Protests continue in West Papua as the Pacific Islands Forum seeks access to assess the human rights situation.

“For us, our passion for the game shows the world the skills and aspirations of our people.”

The Indonesian territory has struggled for independence for more than 50 years.