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Papua
The Implications of the Worsening Security Situation in Papua
By Bilveer Singh
The recent killing of an Indonesian brigadier general heralds an intensification of the conflict in eastern Indonesia.
UN Highlights Arrests, Killings in Indonesia’s Papua Region
By Sebastian Strangio
Recent tensions have been connected to Jakarta's planned extension of the region's Special Autonomy Law.
Death Toll Climbs in Indonesia’s Papua Protests
By Associated Press
The death toll from violent protests in Indonesia's restive Papua province has risen yet again.
Why is West Papua in Constant Turmoil?
By Bilveer Singh
The Indonesian territory has struggled for independence for more than 50 years.
Indonesia's Papua Issue in Focus with High-Level Court Review
By Associated Press
Lawyers are challenging Indonesia’s incorporation of the region into its territory a half-century ago.
Polish Man's Treason Trial Spotlights Indonesia's Papua Problem
By Associated Press
The ongoing trial has raised further concerns regarding a longstanding issue in the Southeast Asian state.
Indonesia’s West Papua Headache Continues
By Luke Hunt
Jakarta must tread carefully on the issue.
Indonesia’s Papua Reporting Paranoia
By Phelim Kine
Despite Widodo’s promise of an “opening,” journalists are still being kept out of Papua.
Indigenous Communities and Biodiversity
By Gemima Harvey
Indigenous peoples often play a vital role in preserving biodiversity, something that is often forgotten.
Can Jokowi Bring Peace to West Papua?
By Leonard C. Sebastian and Emirza Adi Syailendra
The Indonesian president is rolling out new initiatives, hoping for a breakthrough in a troubled region.
Jokowi Visit An Opportunity for Indonesia to Tackle its Papua Problem
By Prashanth Parameswaran
President’s Christmas visit to Papua provides momentum to address longstanding grievances
Indonesia’s Papua Censorship Obsession
By Phelim Kine
The arrest of two French journalists is part of a decades-old policy of preventing foreign media scrutiny.