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West Papua: Indonesian occupying forces open fire on protest in Sorong

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Indonesian security forces opened fire on a peaceful protest in Sorong, West Papua, killing one person and injuring several others, reports Susan Price.Sorong · Sorong Read Article

West Papuan civil society groups protest over brutal security forces crackdown – 17 arrests

Asia Pacific Report West Papuan civil society and solidarity networks are calling for urgent action over a brutal Indonesian security forces crackdown that has led to a wave of arrests and political repression. Protests erupted in Sorong, in the western part of the Melanesian territory, on Wednesday over the transfer of 4 political prisoners out of the territory. One man, Michael Walerubun, 28, was seriously injured when police shot him in the a…Sorong · Sorong Read Article

Wenda accuses Indonesia of killing West Papuans for ‘independence’ day

Asia Pacific Report A West Papuan independence advocate has accused Indonesia of “continuing to murder children” while escalating its military operations across the Melanesian region. United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) interim president Benny Wenda says West Papua faces two connected crimes — ecocide and genocide. Two schoolchildren were killed by the occupying military in the build up to Indonesian Independence Day this month on…West Papua · West Papua Read Article

Riots over Papua arrests

ELITE riot units have been deployed in Sorong, West Papua, as riots broke out on the streets when four freedom fighters were prosecuted by authorities. The post Riots over Papua arrests appeared first on Islands Business.Riots · Sorong Read Article

The Transfer of Four Political Prisoners in Sorong Has Become Chaotic, Prompting Authorities to Prioritize Persuasiveness.

Yorrys Raweyai emphasized the importance of officers prioritizing a persuasive and humanist approach in accordance with the National Police Chief's instructions.Sorong · Sorong Read Article

The Transfer of Treason Defendants in Sorong Turns Chaotic, the Governor's Office Is Damaged.

Supporters of the four treason defendants in Sorong refused to be transferred to Makassar. They took to the streets, resulting in riots and the destruction of government offices.Sorong · Sorong Read Article

Nearly 80% Of Whale Sharks In Indonesia's West Papua Have Human-Caused Scars

Whale sharks, the largest living fish species, are classified as endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.West Papua · West Papua Read Article

Endemic Anoa and Babirusa Show Surprising Resilience on Small Islands

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Animal populations on small islands are often thought to be unlikely to survive in the long term. Continued exploitation of small islands—such as mining in Raja Ampat, West Papua—poses a serious threat to local wildlife.Research · West Papua See the Story

13 Students in Manokwari Suspected of Being Poisoned by Free Nutritious Meals, Ombudsman Checks Kitchen

Ombudsman Investigates Food Poisoning Cases Following Free Nutritious Meals in ManokwariManokwari · Manokwari See the Story

The West Papua Regional Disaster Management Agency (Bpbd) Says Three Sub-Districts in Manokwari Are Prone to Tsunamis.

The West Papua Provincial Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) stated that three sub-districts in Manokwari Regency are categorized as tsunami-prone, namely...Tsunami · Manokwari Read Article

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West Papua: Indonesian occupying forces open fire on protest in Sorong

West Papuan civil society groups protest over brutal security forces crackdown – 17 arrests

Wenda accuses Indonesia of killing West Papuans for ‘independence’ day

Riots over Papua arrests

The Transfer of Four Political Prisoners in Sorong Has Become Chaotic, Prompting Authorities to Prioritize Persuasiveness.

The Transfer of Treason Defendants in Sorong Turns Chaotic, the Governor's Office Is Damaged.

Nearly 80% Of Whale Sharks In Indonesia's West Papua Have Human-Caused Scars

Endemic Anoa and Babirusa Show Surprising Resilience on Small Islands

13 Students in Manokwari Suspected of Being Poisoned by Free Nutritious Meals, Ombudsman Checks Kitchen

The West Papua Regional Disaster Management Agency (Bpbd) Says Three Sub-Districts in Manokwari Are Prone to Tsunamis.

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West Papua: Indonesian occupying forces open fire on protest in Sorong

West Papuan civil society groups protest over brutal security forces crackdown – 17 arrests

Wenda accuses Indonesia of killing West Papuans for ‘independence’ day

Riots over Papua arrests

The Transfer of Four Political Prisoners in Sorong Has Become Chaotic, Prompting Authorities to Prioritize Persuasiveness.

The Transfer of Treason Defendants in Sorong Turns Chaotic, the Governor's Office Is Damaged.

Nearly 80% Of Whale Sharks In Indonesia's West Papua Have Human-Caused Scars

Endemic Anoa and Babirusa Show Surprising Resilience on Small Islands

13 Students in Manokwari Suspected of Being Poisoned by Free Nutritious Meals, Ombudsman Checks Kitchen

The West Papua Regional Disaster Management Agency (Bpbd) Says Three Sub-Districts in Manokwari Are Prone to Tsunamis.