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Papuan academics accuse Indonesia of new ‘indigenous marginalisation’ strategy

September 20, 2023

Jubi News in Jayapura Academics at Papuan tertiary institutions have accused Indonesian authorities of a new “indigenous marginalisation” programme through the establishment of the autonomous regions of Papua that poses a “significant threat” to the local population. The dean of the Faculty of Social Science at Okmin University of Papua, Octaviaen Gerald Bidana, said the ... <a title="Papuan academics accuse Indonesia of new ‘indigenous marginalisation’ strategy" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/20/papuan-academics-accuse-indonesia-of-new-indigenous-marginalisation-strategy/" aria-label="Read more about Papuan academics accuse Indonesia of new ‘indigenous marginalisation’ strategy">Read more</a>

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Why Indonesia’s planned new Papuan provinces will cause division and destruction

February 7, 2021

The politics of divide and rule and how Indonesia’s attempt to separate indigenous Papuans is an irrational and unrealistic proposal that will damage the cultural values of kinship and togetherness as Melanesian people, writes Dr Socratez Yoman. ANALYSIS: By Dr Socratez Yoman The Indonesian coloniser has become an ignorant ruler with deaf ears and with ... <a title="Why Indonesia’s planned new Papuan provinces will cause division and destruction" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/02/07/why-indonesias-planned-new-papuan-provinces-will-cause-division-and-destruction/" aria-label="Read more about Why Indonesia’s planned new Papuan provinces will cause division and destruction">Read more</a>