No. 67 July - Sept 2001

Politics and Human Rights

From the ashes of empire
       Papua needs a clear political vision and be ready for the long haul - John Rumbiak

Where nationalisms collide
       History is central to the politics of West Papua - Richard Chauvel

Towards a New Papua
       When they hear the sacred texts of the church, Papuans see a better future - Benny Giay

Self-determination or territorial integrity?
       There is growing international concern over West Papua - Nic Maclellan

The backlash
       Jakarta's secret strategy to deal with Papuan nationalism - Richard Chauvel

Freeport's troubled future
       Without Suharto, who will protect Freeport from itself? - Denise Leith

Action in Europe
       What are Europeans doing about Papua? - Siegfried Zöllner and Feije Duim

Bravo the cat
       Life among Papuan and Timorese political prisoners in Jakarta - Jacob Rumbiak, with Louise Byrne

  • Box - Mama Yosefa wins a Goldman
  • Papua - The Indonesian debate
           What does the public in Jakarta think? - Peter King

  • Box - Special Autonomy
  • To end impunity
           How Indonesia responds to human rights abuse in Papua is the measure of reform elsewhere - Lucia Withers

    The bronze Asmat warrior
           Contemporary art in Papua is about new and contested identities - Robyn Roper

    Remembering Sam Kapissa
           He was a wood carver, musician, and mover and shaker for the arts on Biak - Danilyn Rutherford

    Inside the Special Autonomy Bill
           Chronology of a remarkable process - Agus Sumule

    But is it democratic?
           Indonesian democrats have mixed feelings about Papua's independence drive - Stanley

    Mama Papua
           Beatrix Koibur explains why Christianity is important to Papuan women - Annie Feith

    The ethnic factor
           Christianity, curly hair, and human dignity - Nico Schulte Nordholt

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