Stories About ‘West Papua’

The following stories talk about the subject ‘West Papua’.

Indigenous Flag Raising

Monday, August 11th, 2008, by . 36 Comments

PapuaMore flag raising deaths and controversy, this time in Papua.


Seeds of Conflict in Papua

Thursday, June 19th, 2008, by . 20 Comments

Immigration to West Papua is said to be creating the conditions for sectarian conflict.


Freeport

Tuesday, February 27th, 2007, by . 16 Comments

Freeport contributed over $1.5 billion in revenues to the state in 2006.


Papuan Mission

Friday, December 15th, 2006, by . 13 Comments

The men of the 521 battalion from Kediri are marching off to Papua bringing guns, condoms, seeds, and religious tracts.


Indonesia’s Role in UN Human Rights Council

Tuesday, May 30th, 2006, by . 1 Comment

On 9 May, 2006 the UN General Assembly elected Indonesia along with 46 other nations to the Human Rights council. There is also the possibility that Indonesia will be elected to the Security Council in November 2006, says guest writer Sarawut Pratoomraj.


Asmat Tribe Wood Sculptures

Monday, January 23rd, 2006, by . 1 Comment

The Asmat culture of Papua, or Irian Jaya, their rituals, dress, and handicrafts holds some interest. Their woodcarving designs in particular are renowned throughout the world.


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