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Letter to Foreign Minister concern Nduga and intimidation
Wednesday, 2 January 2019, 12:23 pm | Australia West Papua Association
AWPA has written to the Australian Foreign Minister concerning the security force operation in the Nduga region and also concerning the ongoing intimidation of KNPB activists. More >>
PM Morrison heads to Indonesia but not the PIF
Thursday, 30 August 2018, 1:42 pm | Australia West Papua Association
Prime Minister Scott Morrison heads to Indonesia today on his first overseas trip as leader to conclude a trade deal between the two countries. More >>
West Papua-the elephant in the room
Thursday, 2 February 2017, 3:15 pm | Australia West Papua Association
Attorney-General George Brandis, Justice Minister Michael Keenan and Dan Tehan, will meet with Indonesia’s top security minister Wiranto and other Indonesian Ministers today in Jakarta for the third Ministerial Council Meeting (MCM) on Law and Security. More >>
More intimidation of activists as anniversary approaches
Thursday, 30 June 2016, 3:45 pm | Australia West Papua Association
Media release- 30 June 2016 More intimidation of activists as anniversary of West Papuan independence declaration approaches On the 1st July in 1971, West Papuan Independence was declared by the OPM. More >>
Intimidation of KNPB and student activists increases.
Tuesday, 14 June 2016, 11:18 am | Australia West Papua Association
Intimidation of KNPB and student activists increases. 65 more activists arrested on the 13 June More >>
More KNPB activists arrested in West Papua
Sunday, 12 June 2016, 7:32 pm | Australia West Papua Association
Local media ( suarapapua.com ) has reported the arrests of up to 31 KNPB activists in Jayapura on Friday the 10 June. Those arrested were simply handing out leaflets informing the public about an upcoming rally to be held on the 15 June. More >>
More KNPB activists arrested in West Papua
Sunday, 12 June 2016, 7:07 pm | Australia West Papua Association
Local media ( suarapapua.com ) has reported the arrests of up to 31 KNPB activists in Jayapura on Friday the 10 June. Those arrested were simply handing out leaflets informing the public about an upcoming rally to be held on the 15 June. Joe Collins ... More >>
OPEN letter to Pacific Islands Forum Leaders
Saturday, 1 August 2015, 11:23 am | Australia West Papua Association
On behalf of the Australia West Papua Association (Sydney), I am writing to you concerning the deteriorating human rights situation in West Papua[1]. More >>
30 Activists arrested in West Papua
Saturday, 30 May 2015, 11:33 am | Australia West Papua Association
Today, the 28 May the KNPB had called for peaceful rallies in all regions of West Papua. More >>
Security arrest over 30 peaceful activists in Manokwari
Saturday, 23 May 2015, 12:26 pm | Australia West Papua Association
Just a week after the Indonesian president visited West Papua , security forces have arrested over 30 peaceful activists in Manokwari. The rally was called by a number of organisations to support the United Liberation Movement for West Papua becoming ... More >>
5 West Papuan prisoners granted clemency/media bans lifted
Sunday, 10 May 2015, 2:35 pm | Australia West Papua Association
5 West Papuan prisoners granted clemency/media bans lifted for foreign journalists wanting to visit West Papua. More >>
West Papua –“Lest we forget”
Wednesday, 22 April 2015, 3:07 pm | Australia West Papua Association
AS Anzac approaches and Australians and New Zealanders remember those who fought and lost their lives on Anzac Day, it is hoped we will also remember the unfree people of the Pacific region and in particular those who are still suffering from human ... More >>
AWPA condemns the intimidation of the staff at KNPB office
Saturday, 14 March 2015, 12:10 pm | Australia West Papua Association
The Australia West Papua Association in Sydney condemns the intimidation of the staff of the West Papua National Committee (KNPB) Merauke’s office by the Indonesian security forces. More >>
Summary of events in West Papua for January -5 Feb
Friday, 6 February 2015, 11:37 am | Australia West Papua Association
On the 1 January two policemen and a security officer at Freeport-McMoRan were killed. Second Brig. Riyan Hariansah and First Brig. Muhammad Andriad, both aged 22, and a 33-year-old security guard Suko Miartono were found dead shortly after carrying ... More >>
West Papua - Year In Review 2014 - AWPA
Tuesday, 13 January 2015, 9:34 am | Australia West Papua Association
This report details incidents of human rights abuses and events that occurred in West Papua during 2014. It is by no means exhaustive. In the report AWPA uses the name “West Papua” to refer to the whole of the western half of the Island of ... More >>
West Papua -5 civilians were shot dead, 22 people injured
Thursday, 11 December 2014, 3:10 pm | Australia West Papua Association
Five civilians were shot dead by a joint force of Indonesian Police and Military in Paniai, on Monday 8th December. More >>
Summary of events in West Papua for October 2014
Monday, 3 November 2014, 2:18 pm | Australia West Papua Association
AWPA uses the name “West Papua” to refer to the whole of the western half of the Island of New Guinea. However, “West Papua” at this time is divided into two provinces, Papua and West Papua. More >>
29 KNPB Members Arrested in Merauke
Tuesday, 14 October 2014, 3:02 pm | Australia West Papua Association
MERAUKE, SUARAPAPUA.com --- Police officers (Police) Merauke, Monday (10/13/2014) this morning, reportedly capture 29 members of the West Papua National Committee (KNPB), which intends to hold a peaceful protest Indonesian government demanded release ... More >>
West Papua: Six KNPB activists arrested and beaten
Friday, 4 July 2014, 4:11 pm | Australia West Papua Association
The KNPB has reported that a six of their activists were arrested, beaten and taken to the Jayapura Police Station yesterday afternoon, 3 July. The six activists are Ono Balingga, Hakul Kobak, Yandri Heselo, Gesman Tabuni, Ronal Wenda. The name of ... More >>
Abbott Should Raise West Papua with President Yudhyono
Saturday, 7 June 2014, 2:25 pm | Australia West Papua Association
Prime Minister Tony Abbott is to attend the D-day anniversary celebrations in France and will stop in Indonesia briefly to meet with President Yudhyono to try and smooth relations with Jakarta over the spying scandal and Australia's stop the boats policy. More >>