West Papua or Western New Guinea is part of Indonesia consisting of the western half of the island of New Guinea and smaller islands to its west. The region is administered as two provinces: Papua and West Papua. The eastern half of New Guinea is the country of Papua New Guinea. The population of approximately 3.6 million comprises ethnic Papuans, Melanesians, and Austronesians. The region is predominantly dense forest where numerous traditional tribes live such as the Dani of the Baliem Valley, although the majority of the population live in or near coastal areas. The largest city in the region is Jayapura. The official and most commonly spoken language is Indonesian. Estimates of the number of tribal languages in the region range from 200 to over 700, with the most widely spoken including Dani, Yali, Ekari and Biak. The predominant religion is Christianity (often combined with traditional beliefs) followed by Islam. The main industries include agriculture, fishing, oil production, and mining.
The name Papua was used to refer to parts of the island before contact with the West. Its etymology is unclear; one theory states that it is from Tidore, the language used by the Sultanate of Tidore, which controlled parts of the island's coastal region. The name came from papo (to unite) and ua (negation), which means not united or, territory that geographically is far away (and thus not united).
Ploeg reports that the word papua is often said to derive from the Malay word papua or pua-pua, meaning 'frizzly-haired', referring to the highly curly hair of the inhabitants of these areas. Another possibility, put forward by Sollewijn Gelpke in 1993, is that it comes from the Biak phrase sup i papwa which means 'the land below [the sunset]' and refers to the islands west of the Bird's Head, as far as Halmahera. Whatever the origin of the name Papua, it came to be associated with this area, and more especially with Halmahera, which was known to the Portuguese by this name during the era of their colonization in this part of the world.
Guineai/ˈɡɪni/, officially the Republic of Guinea (French:République de Guinée), is a country in West Africa. Formerly known as French Guinea (French:Guinée française), the modern country is sometimes referred to as Guinea-Conakry in order to distinguish it from other parts of the wider region of the same name, such as Guinea-Bissau and Equatorial Guinea. Guinea has a population of 10.5 million and an area of 245,860 square kilometres (94,927sqmi).
Guinea is a republic. The president is directly elected by the people and is head of state and head of government. The unicameral Guinean National Assembly is the legislative body of the country, and its members are also directly elected by the people. The judicial branch is led by the Guinea Supreme Court, the highest and final court of appeal in the country.
Guinea is a predominantly Islamic country, with Muslims representing 85 percent of the population. Guinea's people belong to twenty-four ethnic groups. French, the official language of Guinea, is the main language of communication in schools, in government administration, in the media, and among the country's security forces, but more than twenty-four indigenous languages are also spoken.
Guinea is a traditional name for the region of West Africa that lies along the Gulf of Guinea. It stretches north through the forested tropical regions and ends at the Sahel.
Etymology
The etymology of "Guinea" is uncertain. The English term Guinea comes directly from the Portuguese word Guiné, which emerged in the mid-15th century to refer to the lands inhabited by the Guineus, a generic term for the black African peoples south of the Senegal River (as opposed to the 'tawny' ZenagaBerbers, north of it, whom they called Azenegues or Moors). The term "Guinea" is extensively used in the 1453 chronicle of Gomes Eanes de Zurara.
King John II of Portugal took up the title of Senhor da Guiné (Lord of Guinea) from 1483. It is believed the Portuguese borrowed Guineus from the Berber term Ghinawen (sometimes Arabized as Guinauha or Genewah) meaning "the burnt people" (analogous to the Classical GreekAithiops, "of the burned face"). The Berber terms "aginaw" or "Akal n-Iguinawen" mean "black" or "land of the blacks."
The guinea is a coin of approximately one quarter ounce of gold that was minted in the Kingdom of England and later in the Kingdom of Great Britain and the United Kingdom between 1663 and 1814. It was the first English machine-struck gold coin, originally worth one pound sterling, equal to twenty shillings, but rises in the price of gold relative to silver caused the value of the guinea to increase, at times to as high as thirty shillings. From 1717 to 1816, its value was officially fixed at twenty-one shillings. Then, Great Britain adopted the gold standard and guinea became a colloquial or specialised term.
The name came from the Guinea region in West Africa, where much of the gold used to make the coins originated. Although no longer circulated, the term guinea survives in some circles, notably horse racing, and in the sale of rams to mean an amount of one pound and one shilling (21 shillings) or one pound and five pence in decimalised currency. The name also forms the basis for the Arabic word for the Egyptian poundالجنيهel-Genēh / el-Geni, as a sum of 100 qirsh (one pound) was worth approximately 21 shillings at the end of the 19th century.
The Asmat people live on the southwestern coast of western Papua. A land that remained unknown for a long time, free from outsiders, discouraged by the Asmats' terrifying reputation as cannibals and headhunters!
We went to film them, simply to be the witnesses of their untouched culture, in one of the last unexplored regions of the globe, and to better understand their way of life in this singular territory.
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Inside Indonesia's Secret War for West Papua | Foreign Correspondent
Just north of Australia a secret war is being fought. West Papuan independence fighters and Indonesian security forces are involved in a protracted and bloody battle over the issue of Papuan independence.
The conflict escalated after young West Papuan fighters killed Indonesian road workers building a highway into Papua’s central highlands.
The Indonesia government hit back hard, deploying hundreds of police and military who attacked the region in an effort to root out the rebels.
Last year mass protests broke out, with civil resistance leaders from in and outside West Papua calling for freedom from Indonesia.
With foreign media largely shut out, the story of this unfolding humanitarian disaster remains untold.
Hundreds have died and local officials estimate that over 40 0...
published: 12 May 2020
West New Guinea Dispute: Indonesia vs Netherlands - Cold War DOCUMENTARY
Our historical documentary series on the history of the Cold War continues with a video on the West New Guinea Dispute that pitted Indonesia against the Netherlands.
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Indonesia to deploy more troops to troubled Papua region
Indonesia is preparing to deploy hundreds of soldiers to its eastern provinces in an effort to combat separatist groups.
Recent shoot-outs with armed fighters in Papua and West Papua have forced villagers to flee their homes.
There is now concern the government's decision to designate Papuan groups as terrorists may inflame tensions even further.
Al Jazeera’s Jessica Washington reports from Jakarta, Indonesia.
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Selling Out West Papua | 101 East
West Papua is home to Asia’s largest remaining rainforests, indigenous communities and unique species.
But this exclusive 101 East investigation reveals how Korean-run companies are allegedly engaging in questionable deals as they buy up forests to develop palm oil plantations.
Featuring rare access to a restive Indonesian province usually off-limits to journalists, we meet tribesmen who allege that Posco International and Korindo are plundering their land for a pittance.
Both companies deny all allegations including fraud and human rights abuses.
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Should West Papua remain part of Indonesia? | The Stream
In West Papua, what began as protests over alleged racism towards Papuan students has now turned into renewed calls for an independent state.
Since late August, protesters have marched with the banned Morning Star flag - a symbol of the West Papuan independence movement - and across the province, government buildings have been set on fire. Witnesses say at least six demonstrators and one soldier were killed last week.
The protests began after the spread of a video showing Papuan students being called "monkeys" and other racist taunts by Indonesian security forces. On Thursday, Indonesia partially lifted an internet blackout in the region that began on August 21, but services are still blocked in regions where the worst violence occurred. Indonesia's Ministry of Communication and Informat...
The Asmat people live on the southwestern coast of western Papua. A land that remained unknown for a long time, free from outsiders, discouraged by the Asmats' ...
The Asmat people live on the southwestern coast of western Papua. A land that remained unknown for a long time, free from outsiders, discouraged by the Asmats' terrifying reputation as cannibals and headhunters!
We went to film them, simply to be the witnesses of their untouched culture, in one of the last unexplored regions of the globe, and to better understand their way of life in this singular territory.
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Just north of Australia a secret war is being fought. West Papuan independence fighters and Indonesian security forces are involved in a protracted and bloody b...
Just north of Australia a secret war is being fought. West Papuan independence fighters and Indonesian security forces are involved in a protracted and bloody battle over the issue of Papuan independence.
The conflict escalated after young West Papuan fighters killed Indonesian road workers building a highway into Papua’s central highlands.
The Indonesia government hit back hard, deploying hundreds of police and military who attacked the region in an effort to root out the rebels.
Last year mass protests broke out, with civil resistance leaders from in and outside West Papua calling for freedom from Indonesia.
With foreign media largely shut out, the story of this unfolding humanitarian disaster remains untold.
Hundreds have died and local officials estimate that over 40 000 people have been displaced. There are allegations of torture and human rights abuses.
Foreign Correspondent has been able to report from inside the conflict zone, gaining access to exclusive pictures of the recent unrest and speaking to eyewitnesses of the violence.
“I have to yell out to the world…because if I don’t, we’re going to be weaker and the indigenous people will be wiped out ”, says one West Papuan highlander who’s looking after children orphaned in the recent fighting.
“We will not retreat. We will not run. We will fight until recognition dawns ” , says a member of West Papua’s young guerrilla force whose ranks include teenagers orphaned in the ongoing conflict.
“Dialogue is needed but dialogue which is constructive”, says Indonesia’s former Security Minister. “We have closed the door for dialogue on a referendum. No dialogue for independence.”
Sally Sara reports on a war with no end in sight.
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Just north of Australia a secret war is being fought. West Papuan independence fighters and Indonesian security forces are involved in a protracted and bloody battle over the issue of Papuan independence.
The conflict escalated after young West Papuan fighters killed Indonesian road workers building a highway into Papua’s central highlands.
The Indonesia government hit back hard, deploying hundreds of police and military who attacked the region in an effort to root out the rebels.
Last year mass protests broke out, with civil resistance leaders from in and outside West Papua calling for freedom from Indonesia.
With foreign media largely shut out, the story of this unfolding humanitarian disaster remains untold.
Hundreds have died and local officials estimate that over 40 000 people have been displaced. There are allegations of torture and human rights abuses.
Foreign Correspondent has been able to report from inside the conflict zone, gaining access to exclusive pictures of the recent unrest and speaking to eyewitnesses of the violence.
“I have to yell out to the world…because if I don’t, we’re going to be weaker and the indigenous people will be wiped out ”, says one West Papuan highlander who’s looking after children orphaned in the recent fighting.
“We will not retreat. We will not run. We will fight until recognition dawns ” , says a member of West Papua’s young guerrilla force whose ranks include teenagers orphaned in the ongoing conflict.
“Dialogue is needed but dialogue which is constructive”, says Indonesia’s former Security Minister. “We have closed the door for dialogue on a referendum. No dialogue for independence.”
Sally Sara reports on a war with no end in sight.
About Foreign Correspondent:
Foreign Correspondent is the prime-time international public affairs program on Australia's national broadcaster, ABC-TV. We produce half-hour duration in-depth reports for broadcast across the ABC's television channels and digital platforms. Since 1992, our teams have journeyed to more than 170 countries to report on war, natural calamity and social and political upheaval – through the eyes of the people at the heart of it all.
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Our historical documentary series on the history of the Cold War continues with a video on the West New Guinea Dispute that pitted Indonesia against the Netherl...
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Indonesia is preparing to deploy hundreds of soldiers to its eastern provinces in an effort to combat separatist groups.
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Indonesia is preparing to deploy hundreds of soldiers to its eastern provinces in an effort to combat separatist groups.
Recent shoot-outs with armed fighters in Papua and West Papua have forced villagers to flee their homes.
There is now concern the government's decision to designate Papuan groups as terrorists may inflame tensions even further.
Al Jazeera’s Jessica Washington reports from Jakarta, Indonesia.
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Indonesia is preparing to deploy hundreds of soldiers to its eastern provinces in an effort to combat separatist groups.
Recent shoot-outs with armed fighters in Papua and West Papua have forced villagers to flee their homes.
There is now concern the government's decision to designate Papuan groups as terrorists may inflame tensions even further.
Al Jazeera’s Jessica Washington reports from Jakarta, Indonesia.
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West Papua is home to Asia’s largest remaining rainforests, indigenous communities and unique species.
But this exclusive 101 East investigation reveals how K...
West Papua is home to Asia’s largest remaining rainforests, indigenous communities and unique species.
But this exclusive 101 East investigation reveals how Korean-run companies are allegedly engaging in questionable deals as they buy up forests to develop palm oil plantations.
Featuring rare access to a restive Indonesian province usually off-limits to journalists, we meet tribesmen who allege that Posco International and Korindo are plundering their land for a pittance.
Both companies deny all allegations including fraud and human rights abuses.
Selling Out West Papua was produced in collaboration with Mongabay, The Gecko Project and the Korea Centre for Investigative Journalism.
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West Papua is home to Asia’s largest remaining rainforests, indigenous communities and unique species.
But this exclusive 101 East investigation reveals how Korean-run companies are allegedly engaging in questionable deals as they buy up forests to develop palm oil plantations.
Featuring rare access to a restive Indonesian province usually off-limits to journalists, we meet tribesmen who allege that Posco International and Korindo are plundering their land for a pittance.
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- Thanks to Ash Brennan and Mark Davis for permission to use photos/footage
- Archival footage from Land of the Morning Star, by the late Mark Worth.
- Thanks for Andreas & Paulus Norman for Bahasa-Indonesia translation
- Thanks to Aida for research assistance
- Thanks to Lakeisha for babysitting!
- West Papua Flag animation by Arf: https://www.youtube.com/arf
- Other Flag animations by ANFX: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfTYlMUOv1Lf48squrOH2YQ
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- Outro beat by Mozart x Eric Parsons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6JBBuNy8Oo
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- Danish by Mabeli
- Serbian by Tamara
- Norwegian by Øystein Kolstad
- French by Julie
The Australien Government has made an ad about West Papua and it’s surprisingly honest and informative!
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In West Papua, what began as protests over alleged racism towards Papuan students has now turned into renewed calls for an independent state.
Since late August...
In West Papua, what began as protests over alleged racism towards Papuan students has now turned into renewed calls for an independent state.
Since late August, protesters have marched with the banned Morning Star flag - a symbol of the West Papuan independence movement - and across the province, government buildings have been set on fire. Witnesses say at least six demonstrators and one soldier were killed last week.
The protests began after the spread of a video showing Papuan students being called "monkeys" and other racist taunts by Indonesian security forces. On Thursday, Indonesia partially lifted an internet blackout in the region that began on August 21, but services are still blocked in regions where the worst violence occurred. Indonesia's Ministry of Communication and Information said the measure is meant to stop the spread of fake news and hoaxes.
This year marks 50 years since West Papua became a part of Indonesia following a controversial 1969 vote supervised by the UN. In 2017, 1.8 million Papuans unsuccessfully petitioned the UN to recognise a self-determination vote.
Most Papuans are Christian Melanesians and see themselves as a group that is separate and distinct from Muslim-majority Indonesia. In the past, Jakarta has not been open to a new referendum on resource-rich West Papua.
In this episode, we'll look at the current unrest in West Papua and hear more about the Papuan push for independence.
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In West Papua, what began as protests over alleged racism towards Papuan students has now turned into renewed calls for an independent state.
Since late August, protesters have marched with the banned Morning Star flag - a symbol of the West Papuan independence movement - and across the province, government buildings have been set on fire. Witnesses say at least six demonstrators and one soldier were killed last week.
The protests began after the spread of a video showing Papuan students being called "monkeys" and other racist taunts by Indonesian security forces. On Thursday, Indonesia partially lifted an internet blackout in the region that began on August 21, but services are still blocked in regions where the worst violence occurred. Indonesia's Ministry of Communication and Information said the measure is meant to stop the spread of fake news and hoaxes.
This year marks 50 years since West Papua became a part of Indonesia following a controversial 1969 vote supervised by the UN. In 2017, 1.8 million Papuans unsuccessfully petitioned the UN to recognise a self-determination vote.
Most Papuans are Christian Melanesians and see themselves as a group that is separate and distinct from Muslim-majority Indonesia. In the past, Jakarta has not been open to a new referendum on resource-rich West Papua.
In this episode, we'll look at the current unrest in West Papua and hear more about the Papuan push for independence.
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The Asmat people live on the southwestern coast of western Papua. A land that remained unknown for a long time, free from outsiders, discouraged by the Asmats' terrifying reputation as cannibals and headhunters!
We went to film them, simply to be the witnesses of their untouched culture, in one of the last unexplored regions of the globe, and to better understand their way of life in this singular territory.
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Just north of Australia a secret war is being fought. West Papuan independence fighters and Indonesian security forces are involved in a protracted and bloody battle over the issue of Papuan independence.
The conflict escalated after young West Papuan fighters killed Indonesian road workers building a highway into Papua’s central highlands.
The Indonesia government hit back hard, deploying hundreds of police and military who attacked the region in an effort to root out the rebels.
Last year mass protests broke out, with civil resistance leaders from in and outside West Papua calling for freedom from Indonesia.
With foreign media largely shut out, the story of this unfolding humanitarian disaster remains untold.
Hundreds have died and local officials estimate that over 40 000 people have been displaced. There are allegations of torture and human rights abuses.
Foreign Correspondent has been able to report from inside the conflict zone, gaining access to exclusive pictures of the recent unrest and speaking to eyewitnesses of the violence.
“I have to yell out to the world…because if I don’t, we’re going to be weaker and the indigenous people will be wiped out ”, says one West Papuan highlander who’s looking after children orphaned in the recent fighting.
“We will not retreat. We will not run. We will fight until recognition dawns ” , says a member of West Papua’s young guerrilla force whose ranks include teenagers orphaned in the ongoing conflict.
“Dialogue is needed but dialogue which is constructive”, says Indonesia’s former Security Minister. “We have closed the door for dialogue on a referendum. No dialogue for independence.”
Sally Sara reports on a war with no end in sight.
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Recent shoot-outs with armed fighters in Papua and West Papua have forced villagers to flee their homes.
There is now concern the government's decision to designate Papuan groups as terrorists may inflame tensions even further.
Al Jazeera’s Jessica Washington reports from Jakarta, Indonesia.
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West Papua is home to Asia’s largest remaining rainforests, indigenous communities and unique species.
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Both companies deny all allegations including fraud and human rights abuses.
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The Australien Government has made an ad about West Papua and it’s surprisingly honest and informative!
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- Special thanks to Clinton Fernandes for expert advice
- Special thanks to Ronny Kareni and Andreas for consultation and local advice
- Thanks to Ash Brennan and Mark Davis for permission to use photos/footage
- Archival footage from Land of the Morning Star, by the late Mark Worth.
- Thanks for Andreas & Paulus Norman for Bahasa-Indonesia translation
- Thanks to Aida for research assistance
- Thanks to Lakeisha for babysitting!
- West Papua Flag animation by Arf: https://www.youtube.com/arf
- Other Flag animations by ANFX: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfTYlMUOv1Lf48squrOH2YQ
- Soundtrack by Neoclassic: https://audiojungle.net/item/acoustic-indie-upbeat/22790246?_ga=2.87689816.1961566987.1542838915-253995180.1542838915
- Outro beat by Mozart x Eric Parsons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6JBBuNy8Oo
-*- SOURCES & FURTHER READING
Click here to access a list of sources I used, as well as an annotated script: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sKzkXvfFLu-aBJqdN0qxgEDBLuHckkHIaWWrU5f4D_I/edit?usp=sharing
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In West Papua, what began as protests over alleged racism towards Papuan students has now turned into renewed calls for an independent state.
Since late August, protesters have marched with the banned Morning Star flag - a symbol of the West Papuan independence movement - and across the province, government buildings have been set on fire. Witnesses say at least six demonstrators and one soldier were killed last week.
The protests began after the spread of a video showing Papuan students being called "monkeys" and other racist taunts by Indonesian security forces. On Thursday, Indonesia partially lifted an internet blackout in the region that began on August 21, but services are still blocked in regions where the worst violence occurred. Indonesia's Ministry of Communication and Information said the measure is meant to stop the spread of fake news and hoaxes.
This year marks 50 years since West Papua became a part of Indonesia following a controversial 1969 vote supervised by the UN. In 2017, 1.8 million Papuans unsuccessfully petitioned the UN to recognise a self-determination vote.
Most Papuans are Christian Melanesians and see themselves as a group that is separate and distinct from Muslim-majority Indonesia. In the past, Jakarta has not been open to a new referendum on resource-rich West Papua.
In this episode, we'll look at the current unrest in West Papua and hear more about the Papuan push for independence.
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West Papua or Western New Guinea is part of Indonesia consisting of the western half of the island of New Guinea and smaller islands to its west. The region is administered as two provinces: Papua and West Papua. The eastern half of New Guinea is the country of Papua New Guinea. The population of approximately 3.6 million comprises ethnic Papuans, Melanesians, and Austronesians. The region is predominantly dense forest where numerous traditional tribes live such as the Dani of the Baliem Valley, although the majority of the population live in or near coastal areas. The largest city in the region is Jayapura. The official and most commonly spoken language is Indonesian. Estimates of the number of tribal languages in the region range from 200 to over 700, with the most widely spoken including Dani, Yali, Ekari and Biak. The predominant religion is Christianity (often combined with traditional beliefs) followed by Islam. The main industries include agriculture, fishing, oil production, and mining.
“The possibilities for a better future for the inhabitants of western New Guinea can also be found in Indonesia’s interest in the area, for Indonesia not only has a tradition of military and ...
“We can conclude that this is a bogus investment as proven by the cost-benefit ratio.” Indonesia’s Papua region, which makes up the western half of the island of New Guinea, is home to the largest tract of intact rainforest left in Asia.
It is a crucial link in the “second island chain” that stretches from Japan down to Western New Guinea (one of three such chains representing an old Cold War strategy to contain China).
Located just over 6000km north of New Zealand, West Papua is the western half of the island of New Guinea, bordering the independent nation of Papua New Guinea ... "We need international communities, including New Zealand communities and governments.
Located just over 6000km north of New Zealand, West Papua is the western half of the island of New Guinea, bordering the independent nation of Papua New Guinea ... "We need international communities, including New Zealand communities and governments.
Rebels have used violence to try to achieve independence as the security situation deteriorates in Indonesia's easternmost region of Papua, a former Dutch colony in the western part of New Guinea that ...
Mehrtens’ kidnapping renewed attention on the long-running and deadly conflict that has raged in West Papua, which makes up the western half of the island of New Guinea, since Indonesia took control of the former Dutch colony in 1969.
Rebels have used violence to try to achieve independence as the security situation deteriorates in Indonesia’s easternmost region of Papua, a former Dutch colony in the western part of New Guinea that ...
...Army (TPNPB) after he landed a small commercial plane in the mountainous province of Nduga, found in Indonesia's western half of New Guinea, on February 7, 2023.
Rebels have used violence to try to achieve independence as the security situation deteriorates in Indonesia’s easternmost region of Papua, a former Dutch colony in the western part of New Guinea that ...
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