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Indonesian cash silenced Pacific Islands Support for West Papua
A few years ago President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono of Indonesia pledged $1 billion AUD to fight West Papuan efforts in the Pacific Islands. That promise is now a reality in 2022. In 2016, 16 countries used the UNGA to speak of the alarming number of human rights violations in West Papua. They called on the
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In Memoriam of former Prime Minster of Tonga, late Hon. Pohiva
The Kingdom of Tonga is the only surviving monarchy in the Pacific. For years, this Polynesian kingdom remained under the complete control of the monarchy, however, there were democratic activists who wanted real reform and democratic changes to the structure and political system of the country. In 2012, the new king, King Tupou VI, launched
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Indonesia must open up West Papua
Every September, members of the United Nations descended on the United Nations headquarter in New York City to speak to each other and discuss among themselves about issues facing their countries, regions and the world. They also break up into different forums where specific issues are debate and recommendations issued. Attending this important global meeting
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Marshall Islands spoke up for West Papua at the UNGA
The President of the Marshall Islands, David Kabua, addressed the 77th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations (New York, 20-26 September 2022). He reminded the United Nations and the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) about the ‘Human Rights’ situation in West Papua. The UN cannot ignore the Indonesian human rights violations against our
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United State Department’s Report on Indonesian Human Rights, 2021
Indonesia is a multiparty democracy. In April 2019 Joko Widodo (popularly known as Jokowi) won a second five-year term as president. Voters also elected new members of the House of Representatives and the Regional Representative Council, as well as provincial and local legislatures. Domestic and international observers deemed the elections to be free and fair.The
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An independent investigator is needed for an impartial investigation and prosecution
Mr. Herman Wainggai, CEO of West Papuan Human Rights Center, condemns the killing and decapitation of four innocent West Papuans, and calls for an independent investigator and prosecutor to handle the case. He warned that a military tribunal will coverup the truth. On behalf of the West Papuan Human Rights Center here in Washington, D.C.,
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