West Papua

Human rights specialists noted a deterioration in the security situation since the assassination of a high-ranking Indonesian intelligence officer last April.

Rights groups claim that the revised law could lead to “further marginalization and militarization in the region.”

The reports follows Indonesian government promises of a crackdown on separatist fighters in the eastern region.

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

The uneasy region seems set for another cycle of military crackdowns and separatist counter-attacks.

Attacks by rebels in several districts in Papua have increased over the past year.

Benny Wenda has been a fierce advocate for the West Papuan cause. Why is it, then, that the proclamation of his presidency has been met with marked skepticism within West Papua?

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

The seven had participated in protests last year, during which they called for a referendum on Papuan independence.

“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.