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Latest figures on West Papuan deaths tell a grim story
Indonesia's National Commission on Human Rights has counted 109 people have offi...
Andrew Mathieson 18 Sep 2026
Melanesian countries look to ban Indonesia's regional status over delay of UN visit to West Papua
Melanesian leaders are stepping up pressure on Jakarta to facilitate a United Na...
Andrew Mathieson 14 Sep 2026
Fijian high chief calls for significant reduction in military power, restoration of Indigenous rights
Submissions to Fiji's new Constitutional Review Commission to review the nationa...
Andrew Mathieson 22 Jul 2026
Claims Indonesian humanitarian service supported military operations in West Papua
A humanitarian air service has been accused of transporting Indonesian military...
Andrew Mathieson 13 Jul 2026
Indonesian human rights commission demands review of military operations over West Papuan deaths
Indonesia's National Commission on Human Rights has called on the country's Pres...
Andrew Mathieson 6 Jul 2026
Indonesian military drop grenades from drones targeting Indigenous civilians, Human Rights Monitor and Free West Papua campaigners report

The Indonesian military has allegedly launched airstrikes across West Papua with aerial drones, reportedly killing an Indigenous woman from the occupied territory while injuring several others over th...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Jun 26, 2026
West Papuan rebels claim killed miners were Indonesian military soldiers and police in disguise

West Papuan separatists in the occupied territory's eastern region allege eight gold miners they shot and killed on Thursday were undercover members of Indonesian security forces.

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson May 26, 2026
West Papuan voices speak out against latest aggression from Indonesian forces

Senior West Papuan figures have slammed the most recent Indonesian attacks on the occupied Indigenous territory of Western New Guinea. Inside the space of approximately 48 hours, a West Papuan indepen...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson May 20, 2026
Indonesia's human rights body investigates West Papuan deaths amid military operation

Indonesia's National Commission on Human Rights is investigating the shooting deaths of a dozen West Papuans from a recent Jakarta military operation.

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Apr 27, 2026
Petition pushes for Victoria Cross upgrade for Indigenous war hero William Allan Irwin

A petition to upgrade the medal of Gomeroi war hero Private William Allan Irwin has been launched in a renewed push to secure long-overdue recognition for his extraordinary bravery during World War I...

Alexandra Giorgianni Alexandra Giorgianni Apr 27, 2026
More deaths following latest military action in West Papua

The Indonesian military has been accused of attacking a refugee camp in West Papua territory, reportedly killing at least nine people including a toddler and a pregnant woman.

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Apr 22, 2026
Japan backs Fiji disaster response with $5.5m support

Japan has provided Fiji with a 400 million Japanese yen assistance package to strengthen the Republic of Fiji Military Forces' (RFMF) disaster response capacity, deepening security cooperation between...

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Rebekah Rasmussen Mar 31, 2026
West Papuan civilians forced to flee again from Indonesian military operations

Indonesian military strikes in Indigenous West Papuan territory have forced civilians to flee villages and refugee camps into the forests for shelter.

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Feb 9, 2026
United Nations proceed towards balanced deal for Indigenous solidarity

The United Nations has called for solidarity from world governments for Indigenous peoples over the militarisation of their traditional land and to better safeguard the environment.

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Jul 11, 2025
West Papuan, Indonesian forces point fingers following undisputed deaths

The death toll has continued to rise following reports of additional civilian casualties coming out of West Papua during a clash between Indonesia's military and the armed wing of the Free Papua Movem...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Jun 12, 2025
Indonesia's military claims West Papua operations are about protecting Indigenous Papuans

The Indonesian military has claimed to have killed 18 West Papuan separatists and a further three civilians during its latest operation in the easternmost region of the Papua territory during an ongoi...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson May 23, 2025
Papuan separatists claim Indonesian military is bombing villages to suppress independence

Indonesia have renewed a wave of air strikes, according to West Papua separatists, bombing several virtuous villages surrounding the small town of Ilaga, while displacing entire communities that has r...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson May 19, 2025
Wiradjuri artist's eagle artwork symbolised unity of Australian Military Police

Wiradjuri artist Kristie Peters recently unveiled a new artwork inspired by the wedge-tailed eagle to represent the Australian Military Police.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Sep 14, 2024
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