West Papua
Benny Wenda stands down as head of Papua liberation group
The United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) has declared it will now base itself in the region after years of partial exile.
Papuan children urged to eat more fish to prevent stunting
A provincial government in West Papua is urging children to eat more fish to help lower the stunting rate.
Anti-climatic ending for the MSG leaders meeting
Anti-climatic ending for the Melanesian Spearhead Group leaders meeting. Audio
The MSG foreign ministers meeting begins this week in Port Vila
The Melanesian Spearhead Group foreign ministers meeting begins this week. Audio
West Papua high on agenda as MSG leaders set to convene in Port Vila
The Pacific region's focus will shift to Port Vila next week when Vanuatu hosts the 22nd Melanesian Spearhead Group Leaders' Summit.
Indonesian media favours govt voice on West Papua, new research finds
News media in Indonesia act as "government loudspeakers" by advancing a one-sided narrative regarding the conflict in West Papua, a new study reveals.
Weather hampering aid efforts in drought-hit area of Central Papua
The Commander of Indonesia's National Defense Forces says weather is proving a barrier to delivering aid to drought-stricken areas of West Papua.