The rise of the Morning Star

Irian Jaya (West Papua)

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Calls for peace as Irian marks independence declaration (01-Dec-01)
Calls for peace have marked the celebration of the anniversary of a unilateral declaration of independence in a troubled Indonesian province.
Irian activist's life threatened (30-Nov-01)
A leading pro-independence activist in the Indonesian province of Irian Jaya says he has received a death threat, ahead of the 40th anniversary of the territory's failed bid for sovereignty from Dutch colonial rule.
Military heads inquiry into Irian leader's death (29-Nov-01)
The Indonesian government has ordered the country's security forces to form an inquiry team to investigate the death of Irian Jaya independence leader Theys Eluay.
Indonesian military denies link to Eluay murder (26-Nov-01)
Indonesia's special forces, Kopassus, have denied any involvement in the killing of a separatist leaderin the troubled province of Papua, saying such an act on their part would be "stupid."...
Papuan separatist leader 'was murdered' (22-Nov-01)
Indonesian police say that Pro-independence leader Theys Eluay, who was found dead in the restive province of Papua on November 11, was murdered.
Separatist a martyr to Papuans (19-Nov-01)
The mysterious death of Theys Eluay, independence leader of Indonesia's rebellious province of Papua, has turned him into a hero and strengthened the movement for self-rule, say analysts and Papuan figures.
Separatist chief's funeral begins (16-Nov-01)
Thousands of weeping people wearing feather costumes are farewelling a pro-independence leader at a huge traditional funeral in a remote Indonesian province.
Funeral brings Papua independence calls (17-Nov-01)
Thousands of traditionally dressed mourners have expressed their desire for independence from Indonesia as a leading breakaway leader was being buried.
Riots after Indonesian separatist found dead (11-Nov-01)
Riots have erupted in Irian Jaya after separatist leader Theys Eluay was found dead after apparently being kidnapped.
Irian police brace for separatist backlash (12-Nov-01)
Police in the Indonesian province of Irian Jaya are bracing themselves for further violence from pro-independence supporters following the death at the weekend of separatist leader Theys Eluay.
Pressure grows on Indonesia's Wahid (14-May-01)
Indonesian Vice President Megawati Sukarnoputri has said efforts to hold an impeachment hearing against President Abdurrahman Wahid are unstoppable.
Police hold activists in Jayapura (29-Nov-00)
Separatist leaders have recently been arrested by police in Indonesia's Irian Jaya Province, dampening pro-independence celebrations planned for this Friday.
Indonesia swoops on leaders of independence push (29-Nov-00)
Police have arrested separatist leaders in Indonesia's Irian Jaya Province, dampening pro-independence celebrations planned for Friday.
December 1, 1999 (01-Dec-99)
JAYAPURA, Indonesia CNN Tens of thousands of people participated in the raising of a separatist flag and demanded independence from Indonesia during a peaceful demonstration on Wednesday in the capital of Irian Jaya province.n ALSONobel laureate back home in E. Timor after quartercentury of exilenn AUDIO...
Australia on a mission to Nauru (11-Dec-01)
Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer is in Nauru on a mission to persuade the tiny Pacific nation to help detain more asylum seekers diverted from Australian shores.
Australia on a mission to Nauru (10-Dec-01)
Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer is in Nauru on a mission to persuade the tiny Pacific nation to help detain more asylum seekers diverted from Australian shores.
Calls for peace as Irian marks independence declaration (01-Dec-01)
Calls for peace have marked the celebration of the anniversary of a unilateral declaration of independence in a troubled Indonesian province.
Irian activist's life threatened (30-Nov-01)
A leading pro-independence activist in the Indonesian province of Irian Jaya says he has received a death threat, ahead of the 40th anniversary of the territory's failed bid for sovereignty from Dutch colonial rule.
Military heads inquiry into Irian leader's death (29-Nov-01)
The Indonesian government has ordered the country's security forces to form an inquiry team to investigate the death of Irian Jaya independence leader Theys Eluay.
Papuan separatist leader 'was murdered' (22-Nov-01)
Indonesian police say that Pro-independence leader Theys Eluay, who was found dead in the restive province of Papua on November 11, was murdered.
Funeral brings Papua independence calls (17-Nov-01)
Thousands of traditionally dressed mourners have expressed their desire for independence from Indonesia as a leading breakaway leader was being buried.
Separatist chief's funeral begins (16-Nov-01)
Thousands of weeping people wearing feather costumes are farewelling a pro-independence leader at a huge traditional funeral in a remote Indonesian province.
Boat people 'stranded in West Timor' (03-Nov-01)
Indonesia police say that about 230 asylum seekers are sheltering in West Timor after failing to enter Australia.
Shipwreck survivors alive after 6 months at sea (12-Nov-01)
Two Western Samoan fishermen survived almost six months adrift on the Pacific Ocean in a small metal boat by catching fish and birds and drinking rainwater, one of the survivors and a doctor said Monday.
Riots after Indonesian separatist found dead (11-Nov-01)
Riots have erupted in Irian Jaya after separatist leader Theys Eluay was found dead after apparently being kidnapped.
Irian police brace for separatist backlash (12-Nov-01)
Police in the Indonesian province of Irian Jaya are bracing themselves for further violence from pro-independence supporters following the death at the weekend of separatist leader Theys Eluay.
Scientists warn of massive wave (29-Aug-01)
While stressing that there is no indication it could happen soon, Atlantic coastlines in Europe, Africa and the Americas are under threat from a monster wave of Hollywood -- even Biblical -- proportions, scientists have warned.
Words ring hollow for Aceh and Papua (20-Aug-01)
A human rights group has expressed skepticism atthe presidential apology offered to the people of the country's two restive provinces, Aceh and West Papua.
Swamped islanders off PNG 'starving' (17-Aug-01)
The PNG government is under pressure to mount a major emergency effort for people starving on northeastern islands that are being swamped by rising sea levels and monsoon rains.
Indonesia risks losing provinces: Ramos-Horta (12-Aug-01)
Indonesia risks losing more provinces because of violence committed by its army against their people, East Timorese Foreign Minister Jose Ramos-Horta has warned.
Megawati calls for unity (23-Jul-01)
Megawati Sukarnoputri has been formally sworn-in as the new president of Indonesia following the ouster of the country's embattled leader, Abdurrahman Wahid.
U.S. warns against travel to Indonesia (27-Jun-01)
The U.S. State Department has issued a travel advisory for Indonesia, warning U.S. citizens for the first time to "defer all non-essential travel" to the country including the islands of Aceh, Borneo, Maluku, Papua, Central Sulawesi and West Timor.
'No military answer' to Indonesia vioIence (29-Jun-01)
Australia and the U.S. have urged Indonesia to avoid using military force to quash separatist movements.
Australia, Indonesia pledge closer ties (26-Jun-01)
Indonesia and Australia have put aside divisions over East Timor and pledged to improve relations.
Amnesty highlights abuse in Asia (30-May-01)
Amnesty International has celebrated its 40th birthday by highlighting human rights abuses in 149 countries, including a rise in intolerance of religious and ethnic minorities in Asia.
Ninety-nine arrested as West Papua mob kills two police (07-Dec-00)
A separatist mob attacked a police station in troubled West Papua province and killed two officers with machetes, axes and arrows, police said Thursday.
Indonesia police hold three suspects in Irian Jaya killings (10-Dec-00)
Indonesian police have released nearly 100 people detained after a pro-independence mob attacked a police station in rebellious Irian Jaya province last week, killing at least three people.
Police hold activists in Jayapura (29-Nov-00)
Separatist leaders have recently been arrested by police in Indonesia's Irian Jaya Province, dampening pro-independence celebrations planned for this Friday.
Travel advisory for Indonesia upgraded to warning (02-Nov-00)
The State Department upgraded its traveladvisory for Indonesia, warning U.S. citizens for the first time to "defer allnon-essential travel" to the country and neighboring islands of Aceh, Maluku,Papua and West Timor.
Indonesian military gets last-minute reprieve from loss of political clout (18-Aug-00)
Indonesia's embattled military, slated to lose its political power at the close of this legislative session, got a reprieve in the waning moments of the People's Consultative Assembly's final meeting on Friday.
Group urges ASEAN to declare region 'child soldier free' (24-Jul-00)
Foreign ministers attending the Association of Southeast Asian Nations' annual meeting have been urged by a London-based group to declare Southeast Asia a "child-soldier-free zone."...
TIME Asia | Indonesia ...Or You Could Say the Glass Is Half Full | 1312000 (24-Jan-00)
Indonesia Calm Before the StormReligious differences have turned the Moluccas into a battlefield, filled with hate and the prospect of more violence...
November 30, 1999 (30-Nov-99)
JAKARTA, Indonesia CNN East Timorese leaders met Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahid on Tuesday in an effort to forge new relations with the nation that once occupied their homeland.
Asiaweek | Daily Briefing Swayed | 120399 (08-Dec-99)
n TIME ASIAAsia Buzz Daily commentary from the editors of TIME Asia...
Asiaweek (29-Aug-99)
After a meandering fivehour trip up the river, one arrives at the Southern Command headquarters of the Organisasi Papua Merdeka OPM, or the Free Papua Organization...
Asiaweek (31-Aug-99)
After a meandering fivehour trip up the river, one arrives at the Southern Command headquarters of the Organisasi Papua Merdeka OPM, or the Free Papua Organization...
Asiaweek | CONTINUING THE STRUGGLE | 073099 (30-Aug-99)
After a meandering fivehour trip up the river, one arrives at the Southern Command headquarters of the Organisasi Papua Merdeka OPM, or the Free Papua Organization...
Asiaweek (31-Aug-99)
The Free Papua Organization has been carrying out guerrilla activities since the 1960s, and isolated acts of protests and violence have occurred regularly. But this months rash of flagraising seems to be spooking the Jakarta government. On July 7, armed forces chief Gen. Wiranto said Wherever a flag other than the Indonesian flag is hoisted, there is treachery and the armed forces will not tolerate this.
Asiaweek (31-Aug-99)
Twenty years ago, 19751977, when I was director of tourism in Papua New Guinea, I was tasked by then prime minister Michael Somare with producing a blueprint for the development of tourism which my department did...
Asiaweek (31-Aug-99)
Swu is the selfstyled President of the Peoples Republic of Nagaland, a sprawling territory of lush hills in northern India, adjoining Myanmar...
Asiaweek (31-Aug-99)
In the central market of the capital Jayapura, a few Irianese traders sit on the ground with their vegetables and fruit...
Asiaweek 121595 (15-Sep-99)
Experts at the World Bank would later also tip their calculators to high savings rates, a stress on education, and sound economic direction in socalled Confucian societies Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan. The savers and learners, of course, thought they were just doing as their forefathers did living frugally, learning diligently, following rules. And, first and foremost, making money.
Asiaweek (29-Aug-99)
Lee made his move during an interview with German radio...
Asiaweek (31-Aug-99)
Comics, or manga, account for 40 of publications in Japan. And though foreign observers dismiss them as mindless entertainment for children or the uneducated, Natume says they can be as sophisticated a medium as film or literature. There are manga for every taste from bloody gangster sagas to erotica to deeply philosophical epics. Hence his belief that tracing changes in postwar cartoons would offer insight into the modern Japanese psyche.
Asiaweek (31-Aug-99)
Lee made his move during an interview with German radio...
Spaniard begins reed boat voyage across Pacific  (15-Feb-99)
Kitin Munoz, a 40yearold former member of the Spanisharmys elite commando unit, set out from this port in northern Chile with his ninemember international crew for Micronesia.
Outbreak of disease feared in Papua New Guinea  (22-Jul-98)
AITAPE, Papua New Guinea CNN Doctors in Papua New Guinea on Wednesday feared that the thousands of dead bodies rotting in the tropical heat after last weeks tsunami could spur a serious outbreak of disease.
Emergency aid speeds toward Papua New Guinea  (20-Jul-98)
Papua New Guineas Prime Minister Bill Skate again called for international aid to help cope with the disaster, which struck Friday in the northwestern province of Sepik.
Death toll could top 3,000 in Papua New Guinea  (20-Jul-98)
The tidal wave struck west of Aitape in West Sepik province, hitting villages about 370 miles northwest of Port Moresby.
Irian Jaya students hold peaceful protest in Jakarta  (20-Jul-98)
The peaceful protest in Indonesias capital follows a series of violent demonstrations in the territory, which comprises the western half of New Guinea and lies about 3,200 kilometers 2,000 miles east of Jakarta.
Police in Indonesian province wound 24 protesters with rubber bullets  (07-Jul-98)
The official Antara news agency also said 180 were detained by police when troops broke up a demonstration.
One student killed in clash with security personnel in Indonesia  (03-Jul-98)
The official Antara news agency said law student Steven Suripatti was shot in the head when protesters attacked a plainclothes military intelligence officer.
Irian activist's life threatened (30-Nov-01)
A leading pro-independence activist in the Indonesian province of Irian Jaya says he has received a death threat, ahead of the 40th anniversary of the territory's failed bid for sovereignty from Dutch colonial rule.
Calls for peace as Irian marks independence declaration (01-Dec-01)
Calls for peace have marked the celebration of the anniversary of a unilateral declaration of independence in a troubled Indonesian province.
Military heads inquiry into Irian leader's death (29-Nov-01)
The Indonesian government has ordered the country's security forces to form an inquiry team to investigate the death of Irian Jaya independence leader Theys Eluay.
Megawati apologises for human rights abuses (16-Aug-01)
Indonesia's new leader, Megawati Sukarnoputri, has apologized to the provinces of Aceh and Irian Jaya for decades of human rights abuses.
Key points from Indonesian president's speech (16-Aug-01)
Indonesian President Megawati Sukarnoputri has delivered her first major parliamentary speech marking independence from Dutch colonial rule. A summary of the main points is listed below.
Indonesia celebrates amid regional unrest (17-Aug-01)
Security forces are on high alert in one of Indonesia's provincial capitals after 16 small bombs exploded overnight and authorities unearthed a mass grave containing 48 bodies.
Megawati begins nine-nation SE Asian tour (21-Aug-01)
Indonesia's President Megawati Sukarnoputri has embarked on a nine-nation tour of South East Asia, marking her first diplomatic tour since taking office late last month.
Indonesia risks losing provinces: Ramos-Horta (12-Aug-01)
Indonesia risks losing more provinces because of violence committed by its army against their people, East Timorese Foreign Minister Jose Ramos-Horta has warned.
Irian activist's life threatened (30-Nov-01)
A leading pro-independence activist in the Indonesian province of Irian Jaya says he has received a death threat, ahead of the 40th anniversary of the territory's failed bid for sovereignty from Dutch colonial rule.
Calls for peace as Irian marks independence declaration (01-Dec-01)
Calls for peace have marked the celebration of the anniversary of a unilateral declaration of independence in a troubled Indonesian province.
Military heads inquiry into Irian leader's death (29-Nov-01)
The Indonesian government has ordered the country's security forces to form an inquiry team to investigate the death of Irian Jaya independence leader Theys Eluay.
Asian airlines face bleak times (28-Nov-01)
Asian airlines have enjoyed one of their best years ever in terms of aviation safety, though that seems the only good news for the industry, with even fast-growing China seeing significant losses following the September 11 terrorist attacks.
Papuan separatist leader 'was murdered' (22-Nov-01)
Indonesian police say that Pro-independence leader Theys Eluay, who was found dead in the restive province of Papua on November 11, was murdered.
Irian police brace for separatist backlash (12-Nov-01)
Police in the Indonesian province of Irian Jaya are bracing themselves for further violence from pro-independence supporters following the death at the weekend of separatist leader Theys Eluay.
Riots after Indonesian separatist found dead (11-Nov-01)
Riots have erupted in Irian Jaya after separatist leader Theys Eluay was found dead after apparently being kidnapped.
Separatist chief's funeral begins (16-Nov-01)
Thousands of weeping people wearing feather costumes are farewelling a pro-independence leader at a huge traditional funeral in a remote Indonesian province.
Funeral brings Papua independence calls (17-Nov-01)
Thousands of traditionally dressed mourners have expressed their desire for independence from Indonesia as a leading breakaway leader was being buried.
 
Australia snubs South Pacific forum (03-Aug-01)
Australian Prime Minister John Howard has upset his South Pacific neighbors by choosing to meet new Indonesian President Megawati Sukarnoputri rather than attend the South Pacific Forum.
ANALYSIS: 'Mannequin' Megawati will lead by consensus (23-Jul-01)
Megawati Sukarnoputri is unlikely to be the kind of leader to single-handedly pull Indonesia out of its economic and social morass.
'No military answer' to Indonesia vioIence (29-Jun-01)
Australia and the U.S. have urged Indonesia to avoid using military force to quash separatist movements.
Megawati ' rejects state of emergency' (28-Jun-01)
Indonesian Vice President Megawati Sukarnoputri has expressed her opposition to a threat by the country's embattled leader to declare a state of emergency, a retired general says.
Australia, Indonesia pledge closer ties (26-Jun-01)
Indonesia and Australia have put aside divisions over East Timor and pledged to improve relations.
Some facts about the world's 6,800 tongues (19-Jun-01)
Eight countries account for more than half of all languages.
Pressure grows on Indonesia's Wahid (14-May-01)
Indonesian Vice President Megawati Sukarnoputri has said efforts to hold an impeachment hearing against President Abdurrahman Wahid are unstoppable.
Transmigration -- help or hindrance? (28-Feb-01)
More than half of Indonesia's population of 210 million live on the islands of Java, Madura, Bali and Lombok.
Australia snubs South Pacific forum (03-Aug-01)
Australian Prime Minister John Howard has upset his South Pacific neighbors by choosing to meet new Indonesian President Megawati Sukarnoputri rather than attend the South Pacific Forum.
ANALYSIS: 'Mannequin' Megawati will lead by consensus (23-Jul-01)
Megawati Sukarnoputri is unlikely to be the kind of leader to single-handedly pull Indonesia out of its economic and social morass.
Tokyo rally runs out of puff (13-Jul-01)
Tokyo stocks drifted down by midday on Friday as concerns the high-tech rally could be a one-off event outweighed a Microsoft-inspired surge on Wall Street.
'No military answer' to Indonesia vioIence (29-Jun-01)
Australia and the U.S. have urged Indonesia to avoid using military force to quash separatist movements.
Megawati ' rejects state of emergency' (28-Jun-01)
Indonesian Vice President Megawati Sukarnoputri has expressed her opposition to a threat by the country's embattled leader to declare a state of emergency, a retired general says.
Australia, Indonesia pledge closer ties (26-Jun-01)
Indonesia and Australia have put aside divisions over East Timor and pledged to improve relations.
Some facts about the world's 6,800 tongues (19-Jun-01)
Eight countries account for more than half of all languages.
Pressure grows on Indonesia's Wahid (14-May-01)
Indonesian Vice President Megawati Sukarnoputri has said efforts to hold an impeachment hearing against President Abdurrahman Wahid are unstoppable.
Transmigration -- help or hindrance? (28-Feb-01)
More than half of Indonesia's population of 210 million live on the islands of Java, Madura, Bali and Lombok.
Indonesia police hold three suspects in Irian Jaya killings (10-Dec-00)
Indonesian police have released nearly 100 people detained after a pro-independence mob attacked a police station in rebellious Irian Jaya province last week, killing at least three people.
Indonesian president condemns Christmas Eve church bombings (25-Dec-00)
Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahid on Monday condemned a series of deadly bombings in the country as a blatant attempt to shake his ailing government.
Indonesian security chief: More bombings possible (25-Dec-00)
Indonesia's president on Monday said the latest spate of bombings that claimed the lives of at least 13 people was meant to stir up religious tensions. The nation's security minister warned there might be more attacks.
Police hold activists in Jayapura (29-Nov-00)
Separatist leaders have recently been arrested by police in Indonesia's Irian Jaya Province, dampening pro-independence celebrations planned for this Friday.
Indonesia swoops on leaders of independence push (29-Nov-00)
Police have arrested separatist leaders in Indonesia's Irian Jaya Province, dampening pro-independence celebrations planned for Friday.
Indonesia's Wahid to give daily duties to vice president (09-Aug-00)
President Abdurrahman Wahid, under fire for his leadership during his 10-month tenure, told the Indonesian legislature that he would order Vice President Megawati Sukarnoputri to handle the day-to-day duties of running the government.
Indonesian legislators say Megawati should play greater role (09-Aug-00)
On the same day senior legislators urged Indonesia's vice president to play a greater role in running the country, President Abdurrahman Wahid was to return the national legislature to respond to a scathing indictment of his administration.
Indonesia's legislature ponders constitutional amendments (10-Aug-00)
A day after President Abdurrahman Wahid surrendered the daily management of the government to his vice president, Indonesian legislators debated proposed amendments to the country's constitution.
Changes in Indonesia government usher in new optimism (11-Aug-00)
A day after the senior economics minister quit the Cabinet, Indonesia's currency jumped to a two-month high and the president waited for other ministers to resign.
Indonesia's Wahid apologizes for mistakes, vows Cabinet reshuffle (07-Aug-00)
During his first "accountability report" to the nation's top legislature, Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahid apologized on Monday for mistakes he had made during his first 10 months in office.
Indonesia's Wahid denies saying legislators fan troubles (04-Jul-00)
Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahiddenied Tuesday that he had said legislators had stoked the nation's various conflicts, the same day military officials said they would tighten a cordon off the Muluku islands.
ASIANOW Separatist eyes independence for Indonesian
December 2, 1999 (02-Dec-99)
JAKARTA, Indonesia CNN Indonesias human rights commission said on Thursday, as separatist pressure mounted in Irian Jaya and Aceh provinces, it will soon present to the United Nations the findings of its investigation into abuses in East Timor.
December 1, 1999 (01-Dec-99)
JAYAPURA, Indonesia CNN Tens of thousands of people participated in the raising of a separatist flag and demanded independence from Indonesia during a peaceful demonstration on Wednesday in the capital of Irian Jaya province.n ALSONobel laureate back home in E. Timor after quartercentury of exilenn AUDIO...
November 30, 1999 (30-Nov-99)
JAKARTA, Indonesia CNN East Timorese leaders met Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahid on Tuesday in an effort to forge new relations with the nation that once occupied their homeland.
November 14,1999 (14-Nov-99)
BANDA ACEH, Indonesia CNN A rally for independence in Indonesia is scheduled Monday this time in Irian Jaya.
Ninety-nine arrested as West Papua mob kills two police (07-Dec-00)
A separatist mob attacked a police station in troubled West Papua province and killed two officers with machetes, axes and arrows, police said Thursday.
century of exile  (01-Dec-99)
DILI, East Timor CNN Nobel Peace Prize winner Jose RamosHorta, credited with keeping East Timors independence fight before the international community, has returned to his homeland after a 24year sojourn.
Asiaweek | Daily Briefing Just in Case | 120999 (09-Dec-99)
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November 23, 1999 (23-Nov-99)
JAKARTA, Indonesia Reuters A parliamentary committee studying unrest in Indonesias troubled province of Aceh has summoned several top generals, including three former military commanders, to answer questions about killings in the region.
December 8, 1999 (08-Dec-99)
JAKARTA, Indonesia President Abdurrahman Wahid says his government will never allow restive Aceh province, where separatist sentiment has grown in recent weeks, to split from Indonesia.
Asiaweek | Daily Briefing Face the Music | 112499 (24-Nov-99)
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November 29, 1999 (29-Nov-99)
JAKARTA, Indonesia East Timorese independence leader Jose Alexandre Xanana Gusmao is blaming Indonesias military for systematically planning and overseeing the wave of bloodshed in his homeland after it voted for independence in August.
Asiaweek | Intelligence | The Wahid Mystique | 120199 (30-Nov-99)
n TIME ASIAAsia Buzz Daily commentary from the editors of TIME Asia...
Asiaweek | Intelligence | The Wahid Mystique | 120199 (01-Dec-99)
n TIME ASIAAsia Buzz Daily commentary from the editors of TIME Asia...
TIME Asia | Indonesia Anger in Aceh | 121399 (07-Dec-99)
The military, still fiercely opposed to any talk of independence for the province, argues that its policy of restraint isnt working...
Asiaweek | Daily Briefing Swayed | 120399 (08-Dec-99)
n TIME ASIAAsia Buzz Daily commentary from the editors of TIME Asia...
plagued Moluccas  (09-Dec-99)
JAKARTA, Indonesia CNN President Abdurrahman Wahid is asking residents of the Molucca Islands to be patient as he tries to resolve the religious violence which has plagued the region.
Megawatis party rejects federalism for Indonesia  (13-Dec-99)
JAKARTA, Indonesia CNN Vice President Megawati Sukarnoputris party has rejected suggestions that Indonesia should become a federal state to defuse separatist tensions growing across the sprawling nation.
Suharto ministers  (25-Oct-99)
In his first policy speech as president, Wahid said Suharto holdovers would be held to a high ethical standard and be required to become part of the new Indonesia.
November 4, 1999 (04-Nov-99)
JAKARTA, Indonesia CNN Newly elected Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahid said Thursday he is prepared to allow a referendum on independence in the rebellious province of Aceh.
Asiaweek | The Week Ahead | Watch for surprise choices by President Wahid | 102599 (25-Oct-99)
n TIME ASIAAsia Buzz Daily commentary from the editors of TIME Asia...
Asiaweek | Indonesia Unity in Diversity | 110599 (30-Oct-99)
On Oct...
TIME Asia | Indonesia Heading for the Exit | 112299 (16-Nov-99)
Indonesia Heading for the ExitJakarta searches for a way to hang onto Acehand to hold the republic together...
Asiaweek | Editorial | Healing the Wounds | 110599 (30-Oct-99)
nn ALSO IN ASIAWEEKNew StartWahid and Megawati must bury their differences...
Asiaweek | Intelligence | The Week Ahead | 110899 (08-Nov-99)
n TIME ASIAAsia Buzz Daily commentary from the editors of TIME Asia...
Asiaweek | Forum Diplomatic License | 111299 (05-Nov-99)
Malaysia The Leader in WaitingTengku Razaleigh could well be Mahathir Mohamads heir apparent if he can win his home statenClaims, CounterClaims The new routine in Malaysian politicsnMeanwhile, at the Front On the campaign trail in KelantannONLINE EXCLUSIVE Full InterviewWhat Will Be Will Be Thats Razaleighs fatalistic take on becoming a future leader. Sure...
November 16, 1999 (16-Nov-99)
JAKARTA, Indonesia CNN Warning against the potential disintegration of the worlds fourth mostpopulous nation, Indonesias politically powerful military plans to head off an independence vote in Aceh.
Asiaweek (31-Aug-99)
A fresh hostage crisis in Indonesias Irian Jaya province seems set to drag on. The armys attempts to free 12 employees of PT Kamundan Raya, held since Aug. 14, have resulted in the death of one captor, out of 50. They want the companys forestry operations closed.
Asiaweek (31-Aug-99)
A fresh hostage crisis in Indonesias Irian Jaya province seems set to drag on. The armys attempts to free 12 employees of PT Kamundan Raya, held since Aug. 14, have resulted in the death of one captor, out of 50. They want the companys forestry operations closed.
Asiaweek (31-Aug-99)
A fresh hostage crisis in Indonesias Irian Jaya province seems set to drag on. The armys attempts to free 12 employees of PT Kamundan Raya, held since Aug. 14, have resulted in the death of one captor, out of 50. They want the companys forestry operations closed.
Asiaweek (31-Aug-99)
Week of July 19, 1996Another riot has rocked remote and troubled Irian Jaya province. Some 3,000 unemployed workers turned up in the town of Nabire to apply for what they thought were 2,000 civil service vacancies. When they learned that only 127 jobs were available, they went on a rampage, damaging property and injuring three soldiers.
Asiaweek (31-Aug-99)
Week of July 19, 1996Another riot has rocked remote and troubled Irian Jaya province. Some 3,000 unemployed workers turned up in the town of Nabire to apply for what they thought were 2,000 civil service vacancies. When they learned that only 127 jobs were available, they went on a rampage, damaging property and injuring three soldiers.
Asiaweek (31-Aug-99)
Week of July 19, 1996Another riot has rocked remote and troubled Irian Jaya province. Some 3,000 unemployed workers turned up in the town of Nabire to apply for what they thought were 2,000 civil service vacancies. When they learned that only 127 jobs were available, they went on a rampage, damaging property and injuring three soldiers.
TIME Asia (14-Sep-99)
The optimists assert that economic antagonism, by itself at least, wont turn Indonesia into a Yugoslavstyle nightmare. There is no inevitable trajectory to Balkanization, says Marzuki Darusman, deputy chairman of the ruling Golkar party, in Jakarta. He points out there are no active leaders in Aceh or Irian Jaya like Slobodan Milosevic in Serbia. It is more of a social unraveling than national disintegration.
TIME Asia 060799 (14-Sep-99)
The optimists assert that economic antagonism, by itself at least, wont turn Indonesia into a Yugoslavstyle nightmare. There is no inevitable trajectory to Balkanization, says Marzuki Darusman, deputy chairman of the ruling Golkar party, in Jakarta. He points out there are no active leaders in Aceh or Irian Jaya like Slobodan Milosevic in Serbia. It is more of a social unraveling than national disintegration.
October 20,1999 (20-Oct-99)
MERAUKE, Indonesia AP Hundreds of passengers and crew weremissing Wednesday after a ship sank off the coast of western NewGuinea, Indonesias official Antara news agency reported Wednesday.
October 2, 1999 (03-Oct-99)
DILI, East Timor CNN As East Timorese returned to their burnedout homes on Sunday, their hopes grew for a new start despite lingering skepticism that the violence is over.
October 4, 1999 (04-Oct-99)
DILI, East Timor CNN The commander of the multinational peacekeeping force Interfet in East Timor declared Monday that proindependence rebels must turn in their weapons, but independence leader Xanana Gusmao rejected the call.
September 24, 1999 (24-Sep-99)
JAKARTA, Indonesia Pressured by widespread public protests, Indonesia has put off the implementation of new legislation granting the armed forces extensive emergency powers, a military spokesman said Friday.
October 5, 1999 (05-Oct-99)
DILI, East Timor CNN Thousands of refugees waited hours under Dilis hot sun on Tuesday for the largest food handout since multinational peacekeepers arrived in East Timor more than two weeks ago.
September 24, 1999 (24-Sep-99)
DILI, East Timor CNN International peacekeepers Friday announced the arrest of a leader of one of the militias blamed for weeks of violence in East Timor as the peacekeepers commander warned that troops would shoot to kill anyone threatening them.
October 6, 1999 (06-Oct-99)
DILI, East Timor CNN Roman Catholic Bishop Carlos Belo made an emotional return to his homeland Wednesday, a month after antiindependence militia rampages forced him to flee East Timor.
October 5, 1999 (05-Oct-99)
UNITED NATIONS CNN The United Nations is proposing a civilian administration and military operation for East Timor that would be fully responsible for the territory for the next two to three years during the move to independence.
October 4, 1999 (04-Oct-99)
DILI, East Timor CNN Responding to accusations of bias, the commander of the multinational peacekeeping force in East Timor declared Monday that proindependence Falintil rebels must hand in their weapons.
September 29, 1999 (29-Sep-99)
New Zealand Prime Minister Jenny Shipley said her government would increase the size of its peacekeeping force in East Timor from a company of about 400 to a battalion of more than 800 personnel.
September 27, 1999 (27-Sep-99)
DILI, East Timor CNN International peacekeepers swept into the East Timor town of Liquica Monday, taking control of a third town in the ravaged territory.
Asiaweek (29-Aug-99)
After a meandering fivehour trip up the river, one arrives at the Southern Command headquarters of the Organisasi Papua Merdeka OPM, or the Free Papua Organization...
Asiaweek (31-Aug-99)
After a meandering fivehour trip up the river, one arrives at the Southern Command headquarters of the Organisasi Papua Merdeka OPM, or the Free Papua Organization...
Asiaweek | CONTINUING THE STRUGGLE | 073099 (30-Aug-99)
After a meandering fivehour trip up the river, one arrives at the Southern Command headquarters of the Organisasi Papua Merdeka OPM, or the Free Papua Organization...
 
Asiaweek (31-Aug-99)
Week of October 11, 1996The National Human Rights Commission elected former Minister of Religion Munawir Syadzali as its new chairman. The respected scholar and adviser to President Suharto promised to maintain the commissions independence, currently under pressure over a preliminary report into Jakartas July 27 riots in which, it said, 74 people were still missing.
Asiaweek (31-Aug-99)
The Indonesian military says it will ban rallies that support politician Megawati Sukarnoputri. She saw eye to eye with visiting U.S. activist Jesse Jackson over human rights.
Asiaweek (31-Aug-99)
The Indonesian military says it will ban rallies that support politician Megawati Sukarnoputri. She saw eye to eye with visiting U.S. activist Jesse Jackson over human rights.
Asiaweek (31-Aug-99)
Week of September 6, 1996A mutiny by ethnicKorean Chinese aboard a fishing boat in the South Pacific, which left 11 dead, has caused confusion over which country has the right to conduct the investigation. The incident so far involves South Korea and Indonesia, whose seamen were among the dead; Oman, where the ships owner is based; Honduras, where it is registered; and Japan, which sent a rescue ship.
Asiaweek (31-Aug-99)
Albert Hasibuan, of the National Human Rights Commission, says that of the 74 people it reported missing after the July 27 rioting in Jakarta, 30 remain unaccounted for. The commission still has not issued its final report. President Suharto had called on the organization to prove its figures after its original announcement.
Asiaweek (31-Aug-99)
Albert Hasibuan, of the National Human Rights Commission, says that of the 74 people it reported missing after the July 27 rioting in Jakarta, 30 remain unaccounted for. The commission still has not issued its final report. President Suharto had called on the organization to prove its figures after its original announcement.
Asiaweek (31-Aug-99)
Week of October 18, 1996TELL IT TO THE JUDGE Indonesia and Malaysia agreed to take their dispute over the ownership of two tiny islands in the Sulawesi Sea to the World Court. They set no schedule for submitting their case, but agree they will take any decision as binding.
Asiaweek (31-Aug-99)
Week of September 20, 1996INDONESIA If President Suharto gets his way, next years parliamentary elections, which may pose fresh challenges to his 30year rule, will be relatively calm. He has called for party rallies to be genteel indoor affairs rather than mass demonstrations. Just weeks ago, Jakarta was rocked by riots that claimed at least five lives and injured hundreds.
Asiaweek (31-Aug-99)
Week of October 25, 1996Six secondlieutenants received up to 105 days each in prison for failing to control their troops during demonstrations in April. At least three student activists died in Ujung Pandang in South Sulawesi while protesting bus fare hikes, after the soldiers, backed by scout cars, invaded their campus. The officers say they will appeal the verdicts.
Asiaweek (31-Aug-99)
Week of November 8, 1996Opposition leader Sri Bintang Pamungkas charged that German chancellor Helmut Kohl showed his support for President Suharto by going ahead with his state visit. But Kohl has his own agenda. As well as selling heart treatment equipment to a Jakarta hospital, Germany is also pushing used jet trainers for the Indonesian air force.
Asiaweek (31-Aug-99)
Week of November 8, 1996Opposition leader Sri Bintang Pamungkas charged that German chancellor Helmut Kohl showed his support for President Suharto by going ahead with his state visit. But Kohl has his own agenda. As well as selling heart treatment equipment to a Jakarta hospital, Germany is also pushing used jet trainers for the Indonesian air force.
Asiaweek (31-Aug-99)
Week of November 22, 1996Some 2,000 progovernment students held a demonstration in Jakarta to protest comments made by Bishop Carlos Filipe Ximenes Belo. The East Timorese Nobel Peace Prize winner was quoted by the German magazine Der Spiegel as saying that his people were treated like scabby dogs. Meanwhile, rallies in support of Belo took place in East Timors capital, Dili, and several cities in Java.
Asiaweek (31-Aug-99)
In Central Jakarta district court scores of supporters of Megawati Sukarnoputri were sentenced to four months in jail on charges linked to demonstrations in July. Their sentences coincided with the time they had been held. Most were quickly freed.
Asiaweek (31-Aug-99)
Week of December 6, 1996Contributions SoughtWith PT Dua Satu Tiga Puluh DSTP headed by President Suharto acting in a private capacity giving it financial backing, you would think Indonesias National Aircraft Industry, IPTN, would have no trouble raising money...
Asiaweek (31-Aug-99)
Week of December 13, 1996The ASEAN informal summit left a legacy on Jakartas streets. The pack of expensive cars imported for ASEAN leaders to use for a day were bought by Indonesian tycoons who do not mind getting a used limo, particularly if it comes as the price for some national prestige. Critics say the visitors should have been given Indonesias own national car, the South Koreanmade Timor.
Indonesian soldiers reported killed in contested province  (30-Dec-98)
The attacks are likely to reignite tensions in the region where the military is hugely unpopular. It was forced to withdraw many of its troops in May amid accusations of widespread atrocities...
Irian Jaya students hold peaceful protest in Jakarta  (20-Jul-98)
The peaceful protest in Indonesias capital follows a series of violent demonstrations in the territory, which comprises the western half of New Guinea and lies about 3,200 kilometers 2,000 miles east of Jakarta.
One student killed in clash with security personnel in Indonesia  (03-Jul-98)
The official Antara news agency said law student Steven Suripatti was shot in the head when protesters attacked a plainclothes military intelligence officer.
Asiaweek (31-Aug-99)
Indonesia is composed of more than 200 different ethnic groups spread across 13,000 islands, sharing five major religions...
Asiaweek (31-Aug-99)
IF THE LAW WAS MALLEABLE, so were local authorities and traditions...
Asiaweek (31-Aug-99)
The Free Papua Organization has been carrying out guerrilla activities since the 1960s, and isolated acts of protests and violence have occurred regularly. But this months rash of flagraising seems to be spooking the Jakarta government. On July 7, armed forces chief Gen. Wiranto said Wherever a flag other than the Indonesian flag is hoisted, there is treachery and the armed forces will not tolerate this.
ASIANOW Separatist eyes independence for Indonesian province by 2003  (13-Mar-00)
JAKARTA, Indonesia CNN A top separatist leader is suggesting Indonesias Irian Jaya province, where calls for independence have grown in recent months, could split from the nation by 2003.
Indonesia swoops on leaders of independence push (29-Nov-00)
Police have arrested separatist leaders in Indonesia's Irian Jaya Province, dampening pro-independence celebrations planned for Friday.
Calls for peace as Irian marks independence declaration (01-Dec-01)
Calls for peace have marked the celebration of the anniversary of a unilateral declaration of independence in a troubled Indonesian province.
Irian activist's life threatened (30-Nov-01)
A leading pro-independence activist in the Indonesian province of Irian Jaya says he has received a death threat, ahead of the 40th anniversary of the territory's failed bid for sovereignty from Dutch colonial rule.
Indonesian military denies link to Eluay murder (26-Nov-01)
Indonesia's special forces, Kopassus, have denied any involvement in the killing of a separatist leaderin the troubled province of Papua, saying such an act on their part would be "stupid."...
Separatist a martyr to Papuans (19-Nov-01)
The mysterious death of Theys Eluay, independence leader of Indonesia's rebellious province of Papua, has turned him into a hero and strengthened the movement for self-rule, say analysts and Papuan figures.
Separatist chief's funeral begins (16-Nov-01)
Thousands of weeping people wearing feather costumes are farewelling a pro-independence leader at a huge traditional funeral in a remote Indonesian province.
Riots after Indonesian separatist found dead (11-Nov-01)
Riots have erupted in Irian Jaya after separatist leader Theys Eluay was found dead after apparently being kidnapped.
Irian police brace for separatist backlash (12-Nov-01)
Police in the Indonesian province of Irian Jaya are bracing themselves for further violence from pro-independence supporters following the death at the weekend of separatist leader Theys Eluay.
Pressure grows on Indonesia's Wahid (14-May-01)
Indonesian Vice President Megawati Sukarnoputri has said efforts to hold an impeachment hearing against President Abdurrahman Wahid are unstoppable.