TPNPB spokesperson Sebby Sambom released the nine formal demands, emphasizing the immediate need for clarity on the region's ...

The earthquake, which has been confirmed as not triggering a tsunami, is attributed to the activity of the Mamberamo Thrust ...

Damien Kingsbury has advised a number of separatist organisations on negotiations to end conflict, most notably in Aceh in 2005. New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens has now been held hostage in West ...

The TNI is pursuing five Papua rebels suspected of ambushing soldiers in Teluk Bintuni, West Papua, killing one serviceman.

As Indonesian forces continue their manhunt for a New Zealand pilot taken hostage by Papuan resistance fighters in February, the chances of his peaceful release are growing slimmer – and the ...

A Papuan student, with his body and face painted with the colors of the banned separatist ‘Morning Star’ flag, pauses during a rally in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. Credit ...

(CNN) — New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens has been freed after more than 18 months in captivity in Indonesia’s restive Papua region, according to a statement from Wellington’s foreign minister on ...

It has been almost ten months since the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) abducted New Zealand pilot Philip Merthens on 7 February 2023. There have still been no significant attempts by the ...

JAKARTA, April 6 (Reuters) - Separatist rebels in Indonesia's Papua region who are holding a New Zealand pilot hostage are prepared to drop a demand that Jakarta recognise the independence of the area ...

Separatist fighters in Indonesia’s Papua province have abducted a New Zealand pilot from a remote runway — and released horrifying photos and video of him Tuesday surrounded by armed rebels as they ...

JAKARTA, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Authorities in Indonesia's Papua region have detained six army officers and launched an investigation into their alleged involvement in the brutal killing of four civilians ...

Separatist fighters in Indonesia’s restive Papua region have released a series of images showing a pilot from New Zealand who was taken hostage more than a week ago. The photos released on Tuesday ...