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Papua armed rebels ready to free New Zealand pilot held for over a year
Papua armed rebels ready to free New Zealand pilot held for over a year
SATURDAY, AUGUST 03, 2024
A separatist group in Indonesia's easternmost region of Papua has agreed to free New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens from more than a year in captivity since the kidnapping, according to an audio message issued by a spokesperson on Saturday.Renewed calls for UN to visit Papua following protests
Renewed calls for UN to visit Papua following protests
THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 2019
The United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) has called once again for the United Nations to visit Papua and West Papua following the racial abuse that sparked widespread protests in the country's easternmost regions. Papuan riots, protests against racism spreading but calming down: Police
Papuan riots, protests against racism spreading but calming down: Police
THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 2019
Rampant acts of vandalism have spread to Fakfak regency, West Papua following the racist abuse of Papuan students in Surabaya, East Java over the weekend.Papua election commissioners suspected of vote-rigging
Papua election commissioners suspected of vote-rigging
FRIDAY, JULY 12, 2019
Local authorities have named six commissioners of the Papua General Elections Commission (KPU Papua) suspected of vote-rigging in connection with the 2019 concurrent elections.Powerful quakes hit Maluku and Papua Ivany Atina Arbi
Powerful quakes hit Maluku and Papua Ivany Atina Arbi
MONDAY, JUNE 24, 2019
A 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck in the Banda Sea, Maluku, on Monday at 9:53 a.m. Jakarta time, the US Geological Survey website stated on Monday, while a 6.1-magnitude earthquake hit Central Memberamo regency in Papua earlier in the day.Jayapura flash flood kills 50 people, evacuees in ‘urgent’ need of help
Jayapura flash flood kills 50 people, evacuees in ‘urgent’ need of help
MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2019
As of Sunday afternoon, at least 50 people were reported killed and 273 families had been left homeless following a flash flood in Jayapura regency, Papua.Papua New Guinea’s ‘gay village’ offers sanctuary, hope
Papua New Guinea’s ‘gay village’ offers sanctuary, hope
MONDAY, DECEMBER 03, 2018
As an openly gay man in Papua New Guinea, where sex between men is illegal and stigma and violence widespread, 24-year-old Kapera Patrick remembers thugs pelting him with abuse, stones and bottles.Pence says US to partner in Papua New Guinea military base
Pence says US to partner in Papua New Guinea military base
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2018
The United States said Saturday it will join forces with Australia in the development of a new naval base in Papua New Guinea, a project seen as a move to curb China's influence in the Pacific.Tsunami alert after 7.9-magnitude PNG quake: USGS/PTWC
Tsunami alert after 7.9-magnitude PNG quake: USGS/PTWC
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2016
SYDNEY- A great 7.9-magnitude earthquake struck off Papua New Guinea on Saturday, the US Geological Survey said, prompting the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre to issue an alert in several coastal areas.