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October 12, 2020
By RNZ Pacific The West Papua Council of Churches wants an end to what it says is the re-militarisation of the region. It wrote to Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo and also asked him to follow through on his commitment to meet with Papuan pro-referendum groups. The churches said they were writing because of the escalation ... <a title="West Papua churches call on Widodo to end militarisation" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/10/12/west-papua-churches-call-on-widodo-to-end-militarisation/" aria-label="Read more about West Papua churches call on Widodo to end militarisation">Read more</a>
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October 11, 2020
Pacific Media Watch Newsdesk A new Fiji magazine published by a New Zealand-based media collective made its debut this weekend to mark Fiji’s 50th Independence Day anniversary. The first monthly edition of Fiji Dynamics was launched yesterday, 10th October 2020 – Fiji Day. The editorial team is made up of senior Fiji journalists and media ... <a title="Fiji Day – birth of a magazine and reflections for the past 50 years" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/10/11/fiji-day-birth-of-a-magazine-and-reflections-for-the-past-50-years/" aria-label="Read more about Fiji Day – birth of a magazine and reflections for the past 50 years">Read more</a>
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October 9, 2020
By RNZ Pacific New Caledonia’s pro-independence Kanak and Socialist National Liberation Front (FLNKS) movement has confirmed that it will request a third and final referendum on independence from France. Last Sunday, 53 percent voted against independence in the second of three possible referendums – three percent less than in 2018. The FLNKS spokesman, Victor Tutugoro, ... <a title="Kanaks pledge third New Caledonia independence referendum" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/10/09/kanaks-pledge-third-new-caledonia-independence-referendum/" aria-label="Read more about Kanaks pledge third New Caledonia independence referendum">Read more</a>
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October 8, 2020
By Walter Zweifel, RNZ Pacific reporter A third referendum on independence from France looms in New Caledonia unless talks over the next six months satisfy the aspirations of the Kanak people for more self-rule. On Saturday, the French Overseas Minister Sebastien Lecornu is due in New Caledonia to gauge the positions of local politicians while ... <a title="Opponents scramble to avoid New Caledonia’s third referendum" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/10/08/opponents-scramble-to-avoid-new-caledonias-third-referendum/" aria-label="Read more about Opponents scramble to avoid New Caledonia’s third referendum">Read more</a>
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October 7, 2020
By RNZ Pacific The Melanesian Spearhead Group says it will continue to support the Kanak people in their quest for independence from France despite the “non” result of last Sunday’s referendum in New Caledonia. On Sunday, more than 53 percent of voters opted for the status quo, but the overall vote opting for independence was ... <a title="Melanesian Spearhead Group still backs Kanak decolonisation agenda" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/10/07/melanesian-spearhead-group-still-backs-kanak-decolonisation-agenda/" aria-label="Read more about Melanesian Spearhead Group still backs Kanak decolonisation agenda">Read more</a>
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October 7, 2020
Pacific Media Watch Newsdesk Three years ago, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern campaigned on kindness and transformation. NZ ELECTIONS 2020 – 17 October As New Zealand heads to the voting booths this month, Te Ao host Moana Maniapoto on Māori Television sat down with the Leader of the Labour Party and asked her about ... <a title="Jacinda Ardern on health, Ihumātao, Matariki, housing and Māori issues" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/10/07/jacinda-ardern-on-health-ihumatao-matariki-housing-and-maori-issues/" aria-label="Read more about Jacinda Ardern on health, Ihumātao, Matariki, housing and Māori issues">Read more</a>
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October 6, 2020
ANALYSIS: By David Robie While pro-independence Kanak supporters rued another defeat in the second referendum on independence for New Caledonia at the weekend, it was even narrower than the loss two years ago. Now there is a real prospect of a win in 2022. “The path to independence and sovereignty is inevitable,” pledges the Front ... <a title="Victory in defeat for Kanak independence supporters in latest referendum" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/10/06/victory-in-defeat-for-kanak-independence-supporters-in-latest-referendum/" aria-label="Read more about Victory in defeat for Kanak independence supporters in latest referendum">Read more</a>
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October 6, 2020
New Caledonia’s people have narrowly voted to stay part of France in the second referendum on the issue in two years. Video: Al Jazeera Pacific Media Centre Newsdesk People in New Caledonia have once more voted to stay with France, narrowly rejecting independence in a tightly-fought referendum, reports Al Jazeera. But the pro-independence supporters increased ... <a title="New Caledonia rejects independence again, but Kanak vote gains ground" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/10/06/new-caledonia-rejects-independence-again-but-kanak-vote-gains-ground/" aria-label="Read more about New Caledonia rejects independence again, but Kanak vote gains ground">Read more</a>
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September 30, 2020
Pacific Media Centre Newsdesk Indonesian police forcibly dispersed a student protest near the Cendrawasih University (Uncen) in Jayapura, Papua, yesterday and the police “denied any clash” even though video footage shows action by heavily armoured security forces. The students were protesting against an extension of Special Autonomy (Otsus) for Papua. “There wasn’t any clash, Polri ... <a title="Police forcibly disperse student protest against Special Autonomy in Jayapura" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/09/30/police-forcibly-disperse-student-protest-against-special-autonomy-in-jayapura/" aria-label="Read more about Police forcibly disperse student protest against Special Autonomy in Jayapura">Read more</a>
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September 28, 2020
Heavily armed Indonesian security forces move in to break up student protest at Cenderawasih University, Jayapura. Video: TV WestPapua By RNZ Pacific Indonesian police have forcibly dispersed hundreds of West Papuan university students holding a demonstration in the provincial capital of Jayapura. The students were peacefully protesting against the extension of special autonomy status in ... <a title="Armed Indonesian police break up Papuan protest at university" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/09/28/armed-indonesian-police-break-up-papuan-protest-at-university/" aria-label="Read more about Armed Indonesian police break up Papuan protest at university">Read more</a>
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September 26, 2020
By Katie Todd, RNZ News Reporter Academics who made allegations of racism at the University of Waikato are welcoming the outcome of an independent review. While individual claims have been dismissed as “inaccurate”, “incorrect” and “reflective of differing perspectives”, it is hoped the findings could lead to nationwide action on racism at tertiary institutions. Six ... <a title="University of Waikato launches taskforce to address racism" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/09/26/university-of-waikato-launches-taskforce-to-address-racism/" aria-label="Read more about University of Waikato launches taskforce to address racism">Read more</a>
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September 24, 2020
By Romulus Masiu in Port Moresby Full independence will be top of the agenda pledges Ishmael Toroama, the newly elected president for the Autonomous Region of Bougainville. Straight after his declaration yesterday at Hutjena in Bougainville, President-elect Toroama, a former rebel commander during the Bougainville civil war of the late 1980s, said he was looking ... <a title="Toroama declares independence top of agenda, offers ‘olive branch’ to rivals" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/09/24/toroama-declares-independence-top-of-agenda-offers-olive-branch-to-rivals/" aria-label="Read more about Toroama declares independence top of agenda, offers ‘olive branch’ to rivals">Read more</a>
