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August 29, 2019
Analysis by Dr Bryce Edwards – “Democracy dies in darkness.” That’s the motto of the Washington Post, and it refers to the role the news media plays in ensuring democratic political systems work. It’s also an idea that’s been spoken about a lot in the last couple of weeks as debate heats up about the ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Democracy declines in media darkness" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/08/29/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-democracy-declines-in-media-darkness/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Democracy declines in media darkness">Read more</a>
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August 28, 2019
ANALYSIS: By Ben Bohane On November 23 this year, Bougainvilleans will vote in a referendum to decide whether they wish to stay part of Papua New Guinea or become an independent nation. It is perhaps the high point of a 20-year peace process that followed a gruelling, 10-year battle for independence waged between the Bougainville ... <a title="Ben Bohane: Bougainville ready for independence referendum" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/08/28/ben-bohane-bougainville-ready-for-independence-referendum/" aria-label="Read more about Ben Bohane: Bougainville ready for independence referendum">Read more</a>
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August 27, 2019
Pacific Media Watch Newsdesk A senior Jakarta Post managing editor has predicted it is possible that West Papua may face a self-determination vote following the Timor-Leste example and this could pave the way for independence. Writing an opinion column in the Post today, Kornelius Purba warned the Papuan people may “fulfill their dream of independence ... <a title="East Timor-style referendum possible for Papua, says Post editor" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/08/27/east-timor-style-referendum-possible-for-papua-says-post-editor/" aria-label="Read more about East Timor-style referendum possible for Papua, says Post editor">Read more</a>
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August 25, 2019
ANALYSIS: By David Robie Indonesia’s harsh policies towards West Papua ought to be scrapped. Whatever happened to the brief window of enlightenment ushered in by President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo in 2015 with promises of a more “open door” policy towards foreign journalists and human rights groups? They were supposed to be seeing for themselves the ... <a title="West Papua’s road to ‘independence’, following the Timorese lead?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/08/25/west-papuas-road-to-independence-following-the-timorese-lead/" aria-label="Read more about West Papua’s road to ‘independence’, following the Timorese lead?">Read more</a>
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July 27, 2019
By RNZ News About 2000 people showed their support as New Zealand protests against a controversial proposed housing development at Ihumātao in South Auckland entered their fifth day. RNZ reporters at the scene sid it was abuzz with people and activities that included traditional Māori massage, mirimiri. At least 50 tents were erected in the ... <a title="Ihumātao: Powerful powhiri welcomes state ministers to protest site" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/07/27/ihumatao-powerful-powhiri-welcomes-state-ministers-to-protest-site/" aria-label="Read more about Ihumātao: Powerful powhiri welcomes state ministers to protest site">Read more</a>
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July 19, 2019
By Gorothy Kenneth in Port Moresby Papua New Guinean Prime Minister James Marape will visit Australia this weekend for a week-long state visit and the Bougainville independence referendum in less than three months is expected to be high on the agenda. Marape will leave Port Moresby on Sunday and will start his visit with a ... <a title="Bougainville referendum on agenda during Marape’s state visit" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/07/19/bougainville-referendum-on-agenda-during-marapes-state-visit/" aria-label="Read more about Bougainville referendum on agenda during Marape’s state visit">Read more</a>
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July 17, 2019
Figure 10: A Kanak voter wearing a ‘Kanaky New Caledonia’ flag tee shirt at the Loyalty Islands special polling booth in Vallee du Tir, Noumea. Image: David Robie David Robie Wednesday, July 17, 2019 Abstract The French-ruled territory of New Caledonia, or Kanaky, as Indigenous pro-independence campaigners call their cigar-shaped islands, voted on their political ... <a title="Independence for Kanaky: A media and political stalemate or a ‘three strikes’ Frexit challenge?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/07/17/independence-for-kanaky-a-media-and-political-stalemate-or-a-three-strikes-frexit-challenge/" aria-label="Read more about Independence for Kanaky: A media and political stalemate or a ‘three strikes’ Frexit challenge?">Read more</a>
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July 13, 2019
ANALYSIS: By Wendy Bacon Journalism is not a crime, which is why we must support Wikileaks founder Julian Assange in his battle against extradition to the United States, where he would be tried for offences under the Espionage Act. On Wednesday last week, it was Assange’s birthday. His last seven birthdays were spent in Ecuador’s ... <a title="Wendy Bacon: Journalism is not a crime – why I support Wikileaks and Julian Assange" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/07/13/wendy-bacon-journalism-is-not-a-crime-why-i-support-wikileaks-and-julian-assange/" aria-label="Read more about Wendy Bacon: Journalism is not a crime – why I support Wikileaks and Julian Assange">Read more</a>
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July 9, 2019
Maria Ressa and the Philippines “war on truth”. Video: Al Jazeera’s Witness Pacific Media Watch Newsdesk International human rights lawyers Amal Clooney and Caoilfhionn Gallagher QC will lead a legal team representing Maria Ressa, the award-winning Philippines journalist, editor and publisher who has been repeatedly arrested this year on charges that critics say are designed ... <a title="Rights lawyer Amal Clooney to represent journalist Maria Ressa" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/07/09/rights-lawyer-amal-clooney-to-represent-journalist-maria-ressa/" aria-label="Read more about Rights lawyer Amal Clooney to represent journalist Maria Ressa">Read more</a>
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June 15, 2019
OPEN LETTER: By Keith Jackson I joined the Australian Journalists Association (now the MEAA – Media Alliance) in, I think, 1971, when I still lived and worked in Papua New Guinea. When I formally retired from paid work a few years back, I was given honorary membership but, to bolster the journalism profession and its ... <a title="Keith Jackson: Act now over grave threat facing Australian press freedom" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/06/15/keith-jackson-act-now-over-grave-threat-facing-australian-press-freedom/" aria-label="Read more about Keith Jackson: Act now over grave threat facing Australian press freedom">Read more</a>
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June 13, 2019
Press freedom groups are sounding the alarm over a pair of police raids on journalists in Australia. Video: Democracy Now! By Democracy Now! Press freedom groups are sounding the alarm over a pair of police raids on journalists. Last week, Australian Federal Police swept into the headquarters of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation in Sydney, reviewing ... <a title="Press freedom under police attack – Democracy Now! probes ABC raid" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/06/13/press-freedom-under-police-attack-democracy-now-probes-abc-raid/" aria-label="Read more about Press freedom under police attack – Democracy Now! probes ABC raid">Read more</a>
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June 11, 2019
By Radio New Zealand Auckland Council has declared a climate emergency after an Environment Committee meeting today. The council’s motion was passed unanimously and was met with applause from activists in the packed public gallery. Activists had told committee members many of them would be voting this election and their votes depended on what councillors ... <a title="Auckland Council declares climate emergency after meeting with youth" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/06/11/auckland-council-declares-climate-emergency-after-meeting-with-youth/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland Council declares climate emergency after meeting with youth">Read more</a>
