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August 9, 2023
Asia Pacific Report The leader of the Free Papua Movement (OPM) has called for the establishment of a “United Indigenous Nations” for global justice and an end to Indonesia’s ‘malignant’ colonisation of West Papua. Today — August 9 — is the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, as declared at the inaugural UN Working ... <a title="OPM leader calls for ‘world indigenous UN’ – end to Papuan colonisation" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/08/09/opm-leader-calls-for-world-indigenous-un-end-to-papuan-colonisation/" aria-label="Read more about OPM leader calls for ‘world indigenous UN’ – end to Papuan colonisation">Read more</a>
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August 3, 2023
ANALYSIS: By Ravindra Singh Prasad In a historic first visit to an independent Pacific state by a sitting French president, President Emmanuel Macron has denounced a “new imperialism” in the region during a stop in Vanuatu, warning of a threat to the sovereignty of smaller states. But, earlier, during a two-day stop in France’s colonial ... <a title="Macron warns of ‘new colonialism’ in Pacific, but clings to its territories" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/08/03/macron-warns-of-new-colonialism-in-pacific-but-clings-to-its-territories/" aria-label="Read more about Macron warns of ‘new colonialism’ in Pacific, but clings to its territories">Read more</a>
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August 1, 2023
PNG Post-Courier Bougainville President Ishmael Toroama has called on Prime Minister James Marape to spell out “clearly and honestly” his fears about Bougainville obtaining independence from Papua New Guinea. Toroama made this call over the PNG government’s delay of the referendum ratification process, which has been stalled beyond the required period for Parliament to give ... <a title="‘What are you afraid of?’ Toroama asks PNG about independence vote" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/08/01/what-are-you-afraid-of-toroama-asks-png-about-independence-vote/" aria-label="Read more about ‘What are you afraid of?’ Toroama asks PNG about independence vote">Read more</a>
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August 1, 2023
Pacific Journalism Review Research on climate crisis as the new target for disinformation peddlers, governance and the media, China’s growing communication influence, and journalism training strategies feature strongly in the latest Pacific Journalism Review. Byron C. Clark, author of the recent controversial book Fear: New Zealand’s Hostile Underworld of Extremists, and Canterbury University postgraduate researcher ... <a title="Disinformation and climate crisis, governance, training feature in PJR" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/08/01/disinformation-and-climate-crisis-governance-training-feature-in-pjr/" aria-label="Read more about Disinformation and climate crisis, governance, training feature in PJR">Read more</a>
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July 31, 2023
Asia Pacific Report Indonesia has stepped up its campaign of repression against West Papuans peacefully rallying for full membership of the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG), says a Papuan advocacy leader. Benny Wenda, interim president of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP), said a “massive military and police presence” greeted Papuans who had taken ... <a title="Wenda accuses Jakarta of crackdown in response to Papuan MSG rallies" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/31/wenda-accuses-jakarta-of-crackdown-in-response-to-papuan-msg-rallies/" aria-label="Read more about Wenda accuses Jakarta of crackdown in response to Papuan MSG rallies">Read more</a>
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July 31, 2023
By Colin Peacock, RNZ Mediawatch presenter A board member at RNZ appointed less than a month ago quit this week after making public comments on former Justice Minister Kiri Allan’s downfall and criticising media coverage of it. RNZ had asked Jason Ake to stop and the government said he breached official obligations of neutrality, but ... <a title="Mediawatch: Kiri Allan’s resignation sparks another ‘on principle’ at RNZ" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/31/mediawatch-kiri-allans-resignation-sparks-another-on-principle-at-rnz/" aria-label="Read more about Mediawatch: Kiri Allan’s resignation sparks another ‘on principle’ at RNZ">Read more</a>
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July 28, 2023
Asia Pacific Report A global alliance of civil society organisations has protested to Philippine President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr in an open letter over the “judicial harassment” of human rights defenders and the designation of five indigenous rights activists as “terrorists“. CIVICUS, representing some 15,000 members in 75 countries, says the harassment is putting the ... <a title="CIVICUS protests to Marcos over ‘judicial harassment’, ‘terrorist’ label on human rights activists" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/28/civicus-protests-to-marcos-over-judicial-harassment-terrorist-label-on-human-rights-activists/" aria-label="Read more about CIVICUS protests to Marcos over ‘judicial harassment’, ‘terrorist’ label on human rights activists">Read more</a>
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July 27, 2023
By Joeli Bili in Suva Around the world, today – July 26 — is commemorated as the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem. In 2015, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) during its General Conference proclaimed the day, also known as the World Mangrove Day. It was first commemorated ... <a title="How mangroves are crucial for Fiji’s climate strategy – and the world" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/27/how-mangroves-are-crucial-for-fijis-climate-strategy-and-the-world/" aria-label="Read more about How mangroves are crucial for Fiji’s climate strategy – and the world">Read more</a>
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July 26, 2023
PNG Post-Courier French President Emmanuel Macron jets into Port Moresby late tomorrow for his historic visit to Papua New Guinea and will be met by Prime Minister James Marape with a 21-gun salute and other ceremonies. Marape yesterday expressed profound enthusiasm for the upcoming visit of President Macron — currently in New Caledonia — considering ... <a title="PNG plans 21-gun salute for Macron in historic visit to an independent Pacific state" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/26/png-plans-21-gun-salute-for-macron-in-historic-visit-to-an-independent-pacific-state/" aria-label="Read more about PNG plans 21-gun salute for Macron in historic visit to an independent Pacific state">Read more</a>
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July 25, 2023
By Eleisha Foon, journalist France has deployed Rafale jet fighters during a military ceremony in New Caledonia, marking President Emmanuel Macron’s first official day in the Pacific. Macron arrived in Noumea overnight on a visit aimed at bolstering his Indo-Pacific strategy and reaffirming France’s role in the region. The historic five-day trip includes a visit ... <a title="Macron in New Caledonia to bolster France’s Indo-Pacific strategy" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/25/macron-in-new-caledonia-to-bolster-frances-indo-pacific-strategy/" aria-label="Read more about Macron in New Caledonia to bolster France’s Indo-Pacific strategy">Read more</a>
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July 24, 2023
SPECIAL REPORT: By Yamin Kogoya “Rebuilding our Melanesia for our future” is the theme chosen by the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) for their 7th Melanesian Arts and Cultural Festival (MACFEST) this year. Vanuatu hosted the event in Port Vila, which opened last Wednesday and ends next Monday. The event was hosted by the MSG, which ... <a title="Yamin Kogoya: ‘Rebuilding our Melanesia for our future’ – culture and West Papua" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/24/yamin-kogoya-rebuilding-our-melanesia-for-our-future-culture-and-west-papua/" aria-label="Read more about Yamin Kogoya: ‘Rebuilding our Melanesia for our future’ – culture and West Papua">Read more</a>
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July 19, 2023
By Anita Roberts in Port Vila The Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Leaders Summit proposed to be held from yesterday until July 21 has been postponed to another date, which is yet to be confirmed. This was confirmed by Foreign Affairs Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Jotham Napat. He said the MSG Foreign Affairs Ministers Meeting ... <a title="Melanesian Spearhead Group summit postponed – West Papua uncertain" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/19/melanesian-spearhead-group-summit-postponed-west-papua-uncertain/" aria-label="Read more about Melanesian Spearhead Group summit postponed – West Papua uncertain">Read more</a>
