Afterwards, Dutch policy was aimed at gradually disassociating West Papua from the Sultanate and at bringing the region under their direct control. The first step was taken in 1905 by granting the Sulatn 6000 guilders per annum in exchange for his rights to the southern part of West Papua. The second step was directed towards the remaining part - the north-west of Papua. But in this, the Dutch government met with strong resistance even from among the Dutch themselves. Dr. Hovenkamp, a former commissioner for the residency of Ternate, said: "It is a pure misconception to presume the absence of practical ties between Tidore and the northern and north-western Papua. There have always been close ties, but they have been weakened by our Government, who should have strengthened them for the benefit of the people".(*)
Saturday 29 January 2011
Thursday 27 January 2011
Mediator of seven tribes
Bram Wakaburi
In 1984, Yoel Abraham Wakaburi (50) was inspired to unite different tribes occupying their homeland at Bintuni Strait, West Papua. Initially, the obstacles were different languages spoken and tribal ego. Armed with his skill as field officer of agriculture, he succeeded in uniting tribal heads to sit together for discussion.
The invitation of a man commonly called Bapa Bram was positively responded. A year later, Wamesa, Kuri, Irarutu, Sumuri, Sebyar, Sough and Moskona’s tribal chiefs were willing to sit together at rumah adat(local house) Teluk Bintuni Communities Talk Organisation.
In 1984, Yoel Abraham Wakaburi (50) was inspired to unite different tribes occupying their homeland at Bintuni Strait, West Papua. Initially, the obstacles were different languages spoken and tribal ego. Armed with his skill as field officer of agriculture, he succeeded in uniting tribal heads to sit together for discussion.
The invitation of a man commonly called Bapa Bram was positively responded. A year later, Wamesa, Kuri, Irarutu, Sumuri, Sebyar, Sough and Moskona’s tribal chiefs were willing to sit together at rumah adat(local house) Teluk Bintuni Communities Talk Organisation.
Monday 24 January 2011
Historical Developments of West Papua (part 2)
When the 80 years' war between Spain and Holland ended in favor of the Dutch, they concluded the Münster Pact (1648) by which the Dutch obtained privileges and gained complete monopoly over all the Indonesian islands. This Pact was reiterated and reinforced by the Utrecht Agreement (1714) and by the Agreement of St. Ildefonso (1797). Henceforth, it was the Dutch who exclusively carried on trade with the Indonesian islands, including West Papua.
Saturday 22 January 2011
Historical Developments of West Papua (part 1)
The first records of the archipelago date back from the period of Kingdom of Sriwijaya in South Sumatra, which lasted to the 12th century and ruled over many parts of the archipelago. At about the same time, the Kingdom of Majapahit (1292-1521) ruled over East Java. During this period, West Papua was called Djanggi. In all the records dating from this time onwards, Djanggi was unquestionably considered a part of Indonesia, which at that time was named Nusantara. In a monumental book on national history, compiled and published by the statesman Gajah Mada in 1356 and written by the court-writer, Prapanca, we find that Indonesia/Nusantara was divided into western and eastern parts which included the present-day West Papua dan Papua provinces.
Thursday 20 January 2011
SBY holds meeting to speed development in three provinces
Nani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta | Thu, 01/20/2011 3:24 PM | National
President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono held a meeting Thursday to accelerate development in three provinces; Papua, West Papua and Sulawesi Tenggara.
Vice President Boediono and ministers from the Indonesian United Cabinet (KIB) II attended the meeting to hear presentations from the three governors.
President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono held a meeting Thursday to accelerate development in three provinces; Papua, West Papua and Sulawesi Tenggara.
Vice President Boediono and ministers from the Indonesian United Cabinet (KIB) II attended the meeting to hear presentations from the three governors.
Wednesday 19 January 2011
Allegations of deliberate human rights violation by TNI
"There have been such allegations in Papua and West Papua. However, we have seen no evidence that such incidents are part of a deliberate or systematic campaign by the TNI or Government of Indonesia. In Indonesia, as in all countries, isolated incidents of abuse can, and do, occur despite the best efforts of any military institution."
(Testimony of Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Robert Scher, Asian and Pacific Security Affairs Office of the Secretary of Defense before the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, and the Global Environment Committee on Foreign Affairs, United States House of Representatives, September 22, 2010)
Source: US Foreign Affairs
(Testimony of Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Robert Scher, Asian and Pacific Security Affairs Office of the Secretary of Defense before the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, and the Global Environment Committee on Foreign Affairs, United States House of Representatives, September 22, 2010)
Source: US Foreign Affairs
Saturday 15 January 2011
An Army Post was Attacked in Merauke Border
Friday, 14/01/2011
Detik.com
Jakarta – Army Border Security Post at Merauke Province, Papua, was attacked by unidentified men. One army soldier was badly wounded on his shoulder and waist.
In the release from Army Headquarter, Friday (14/01/2011), the attacked border security unit was Infantry Battalion 132 of Operation Command 17/XVII called Nasem Post.
Detik.com
Jakarta – Army Border Security Post at Merauke Province, Papua, was attacked by unidentified men. One army soldier was badly wounded on his shoulder and waist.
In the release from Army Headquarter, Friday (14/01/2011), the attacked border security unit was Infantry Battalion 132 of Operation Command 17/XVII called Nasem Post.
Friday 14 January 2011
Developing capacities for special autonomy in Papua
By Max Demetouw and Mochamad Indrawan
Peace and reconciliation have yet to settle in Papua. Papua's political elite who are having difficulties uniting have yet to sit down. H.S. Dillon of the Partnership for Governance Reform in Indonesia noted that it is imperative that the local leaders negotiate continuously, and reach agreements on the main governance issues.
The people of Papua need to determine the future of Papua. The dialogs and consultations should be carefully facilitated, and should integrate the analytical approach with traditional methods of consensus building.
Peace and reconciliation have yet to settle in Papua. Papua's political elite who are having difficulties uniting have yet to sit down. H.S. Dillon of the Partnership for Governance Reform in Indonesia noted that it is imperative that the local leaders negotiate continuously, and reach agreements on the main governance issues.
The people of Papua need to determine the future of Papua. The dialogs and consultations should be carefully facilitated, and should integrate the analytical approach with traditional methods of consensus building.
Saturday 8 January 2011
China to invest in Papua
WP-Update
The company will invest up to a billion dollars
Vice President Boediono offers the chance to invest in the Mamberamo River power plant in Papua to Chinese investors.
“The vice president wanted investors not only to exploit the natural resources but also build infrastructure to be integrated with other industries,” Yopie Hidayat said after a meeting with a delegation from the State Development and Investment Corporation, the Chinese government’s investment arm.
Meanwhile, the National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas) meet with Chinese-owned Metal China Corporation (MCC) to discuss investments in mining in Papua.
The company will invest up to a billion dollars
Vice President Boediono offers the chance to invest in the Mamberamo River power plant in Papua to Chinese investors.
“The vice president wanted investors not only to exploit the natural resources but also build infrastructure to be integrated with other industries,” Yopie Hidayat said after a meeting with a delegation from the State Development and Investment Corporation, the Chinese government’s investment arm.
Meanwhile, the National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas) meet with Chinese-owned Metal China Corporation (MCC) to discuss investments in mining in Papua.
Wednesday 5 January 2011
Indonesia rights body reports torture in Papua
AFP
The National Human Rights Commission has submitted to President Yudhoyono a report on its investigations
Indonesia’s top human rights body on Thursday urged President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to take action against “serious” rights violations by security forces in Papua region, the most eastern provinces of Indonesia.
The National Human Rights Commission has submitted to Yudhoyono a report on its investigations, including alleged torture of Papuans by soldiers in Puncak Jaya district last May, its chairman Ifdhal Kasim told AFP.
The National Human Rights Commission has submitted to President Yudhoyono a report on its investigations
Indonesia’s top human rights body on Thursday urged President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to take action against “serious” rights violations by security forces in Papua region, the most eastern provinces of Indonesia.
The National Human Rights Commission has submitted to Yudhoyono a report on its investigations, including alleged torture of Papuans by soldiers in Puncak Jaya district last May, its chairman Ifdhal Kasim told AFP.
Tuesday 4 January 2011
China to build ports in Papua
Portworld
Chinese representatives and Indonesian government officials will discuss port investment opportunities in Indonesia
Nine Chinese companies are interested in building seaports and airports in the Indonesian provinces of Papua and West Papua, according to media reports.
Representatives of the companies will meet with Indonesia’s government officials and will be presented with possible investment opportunities in the Papua and West Papua regions.
Chinese representatives and Indonesian government officials will discuss port investment opportunities in Indonesia
Nine Chinese companies are interested in building seaports and airports in the Indonesian provinces of Papua and West Papua, according to media reports.
Representatives of the companies will meet with Indonesia’s government officials and will be presented with possible investment opportunities in the Papua and West Papua regions.
Sunday 2 January 2011
The true teacher of Papua
Frederick Sitaung
“We here need teachers, not birds!” So goes the joke popular among people in Merauke, Papua, to mock teachers who frequently ran off from school to visit bars or night clubs mushroomed in the city. Stories of runaway teacher leaving students alone are common in the deep inland of Merauke.
When other teachers chose to escape, Frederick Sitaung (35) chose to stay as the only teacher in Poepe Village, Merauke, Papua. He endured from a week of no food, nearly arrowed by student’s parent to months of late salaries but did not falter.
“We here need teachers, not birds!” So goes the joke popular among people in Merauke, Papua, to mock teachers who frequently ran off from school to visit bars or night clubs mushroomed in the city. Stories of runaway teacher leaving students alone are common in the deep inland of Merauke.
When other teachers chose to escape, Frederick Sitaung (35) chose to stay as the only teacher in Poepe Village, Merauke, Papua. He endured from a week of no food, nearly arrowed by student’s parent to months of late salaries but did not falter.
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