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West Papua
Indonesia Jails 7 Papua Anti-Racism Activists for Treason
By Associated Press
The seven had participated in protests last year, during which they called for a referendum on Papuan independence.
East Turkistan, West Papua and an Extraordinary Game of Football
By Henryk Szadziewski
“For us, our passion for the game shows the world the skills and aspirations of our people.”
Why is West Papua in Constant Turmoil?
By Bilveer Singh
The Indonesian territory has struggled for independence for more than 50 years.
Protests in West Papua Escalate With Reports of Killings
By Joshua Mcdonald
Tensions mount in Indonesia amid reports of killings during Papuan pro-independence protests.
West Papua’s Quest for Independence
By Olivia Tasevski
50 years since the so-called Act of Free Choice, an independent West Papua is closer but still elusive.
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.
Massacre in Nduga: Indonesia’s Papuan Insurgency
By Rob Attwell
The recent killings highlight how Indonesia’s attempts to use economic inducements to secure peace in Papua are failing.
What Drives Indonesia's Pacific Island Strategy?
By Grant Wyeth
Jakarta is courting Pacific Island states, hoping to change regional positions on the West Papua issue.
The US Should Not Be Rehabilitating Indonesia’s Abusive Special Forces
By Andreas Harsono
The Indonesian military’s past abuses should not be forgotten.
Indonesia’s West Papua Headache Continues
By Luke Hunt
Jakarta must tread carefully on the issue.
Indonesia's Neverending Freeport-McMoRan Saga
By Nithin Coca
The 50-year relationship between Indonesia and its largest taxpayer comes under scrutiny.
How the UN Failed West Papua
By Prianka Srinivasan
The UN no longer considers West Papua to be "colonized," leaving activists hard pressed to find solutions.