Friday, January 18, 2013 10:00:23 PM
Pato still mum on border
Papua New Guinea’s Foreign Minister, Rimbink Pato is yet to be briefed on the border altercation between Wutung villagers and Indonesian soldiers one week ago before making a statement on the matter, acting Foreign Affairs secretary Lucy Bogari told the Post-Courier.
Fri, 18 Jan 2013
PORT MORESBY, PNG (Post Courier) ---- Papua New Guinea’s Foreign Minister, Rimbink Pato is yet to be briefed on the border altercation between Wutung villagers and Indonesian soldiers one week ago before making a statement on the matter, acting Foreign Affairs secretary Lucy Bogari told the Post-Courier.
But the villagers claim there are serious underlying issues which have triggered the recent incident, especially to do with their customary land on the Indonesian side of the border, and they are calling on PNG authorities to do something about it or the border problems will continue.
The first incident a week ago triggered a near-confrontation on the Papua New Guinea-Indonesia border between disgruntled Wutung and Sandaun (West Sepik) villagers and armed Indonesian soldiers.
Wutung rural local level government president Patrick Muliale told the Post-Courier an armed Indonesian soldier tried to prevent a Wutung youth from riding his motor cycle into Bartas on the Indonesian side of the border for reasons unknown and the soldier allegedly assaulted the youth.
Muliale said the soldier was then mobbed by angry Wutung youths and a stand-off ensued between armed Indonesian soldiers and the youths.
“The youths were not satisfied with the treatment and on Saturday, they pulled down the Indonesian flag and another altercation ensued, but officials from both PNG and Indonesia managed to cull the situation,” he said.
Muliale said the situation is tense on the ground and there are other border issues that may have triggered the incident.
“We want Waigani to be more effective and proactive in its approach to border issues,” he said.
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Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea (PNG; Tok Pisin: Papua Niugini), officially the Independent State of Papua New Guinea, is a country in Oceania that occupies the eastern half of the island of New Guinea (the western portion of the island is a part of the Indonesian provinces of Papua and West Papua) and numerous offshore islands. It is located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, in a region described since the early 19th century as Melanesia. The capital is Port Moresby.
Papua New Guinea is one of the most culturally diverse countries on Earth. According to recent data, 841 different languages are listed for the country, although 11 of these have no known living speakers. There may be at least as many traditional societies, out of a population of about 6.2 million. It is also one of the most rural, as only 18 percent of its people live in urban centres. The country is one of the world's least explored, culturally and geographically, and many undiscovered species of plants and animals are thought to exist in the interior of Papua New Guinea.
Strong growth in Papua New Guinea's mining and resource sector has led to PNG becoming the sixth fastest-growing economy in the world as of 2011. Despite this, many people live in extreme poverty, with about one third of the population living on less than US$1.25 per day. The majority of the population still live in traditional societies and practice subsistence-based agriculture. These societies and clans have some explicit acknowledgement within the nation's constitutional framework. The PNG Constitution expresses the wish for "traditional villages and communities to remain as viable units of Papua New Guinean society", and for active steps to be taken in their preservation.
After being ruled by three external powers since 1884, Papua New Guinea gained its independence from Australia in 1975. It remains a Commonwealth realm of Her Majesty Elizabeth II, Queen of Papua New Guinea.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papua_New_Guinea
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West Papua (region) .. bits ..
West Papua or Western New Guinea refers to the Indonesian western half of the island of New Guinea and smaller islands to its west. The region is administered as two provinces: Papua and West Papua. The eastern half of New Guinea is Papua New Guinea.
The King Bird-of-paradise is one of
over 300 bird species on the peninsula.
[ administrative picture ]
Map of the island of w:New Guinea
Green = western New Guinea, (Indonesia) divided into the two provinces of West Irian Jaya (light green) and Papua (dark green).
Beige = eastern New Guinea, the 'mainland' portion of the nation of Papua New Guinea
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Papua_%28region%29
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Indonesia–Papua New Guinea relations
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indonesia%E2%80%93Papua_New_Guinea_relations
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Free Papua Movement
The Free Papua Movement (Indonesian: Organisasi Papua Merdeka, abbreviated OPM) is a militant organisation[citation needed] established in 1965 to encourage and effect the violent overthrow of the current governments in the Papua and West Papua provinces of Indonesia, formerly known as Irian Jaya to secede from Indonesia, and to reject economic development and modernity as well as to eliminate non-native populations in the island. It has received funding from Gaddafi's Libya and training from the Maoist Guerrilla group New People's army, a Foreign Terrorist Organization designated by the US Department of Homeland Security.
The movement is outlawed in Indonesia, and agitating for independence for the provinces has incurred charges of treason. Since its inception the OPM has attempted diplomatic dialogue, conducted Morning Star flag-raising ceremonies, and undertaken militant actions as part of the Papua conflict. Supporters routinely display the Morning Star flag and other symbols of Papuan unity, such as the national anthem "Hai Tanahku Papua" and a national coat of arms, which had been adopted in the period 1961 until Indonesian administration began in May 1963 under the New York Agreement.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_Papua_Movement
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Pacific Islands Report
http://pidp.eastwestcenter.org/pireport/
Pacific Islands Development Program, East-West Center
With Support From Center for Pacific Islands Studies, University of Hawai‘i
Authorities Mum Over PNG-Indonesia Border Incident
Local official claims PNG youth assaulted by Indonesian soldier
By Haiveta Kivia
PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea (PNG Post-Courier, Jan. 17, 2013) – Papua New Guinea Foreign Minister Rimbink Pato was still waiting yesterday to be briefed on the border altercation between Wutung villagers and Indonesian soldiers one week ago before making a statement on the matter, acting Foreign Affairs secretary Lucy Bogari told the Post-Courier. But the villagers claim there are serious underlying issues which have triggered the recent incident, especially to do with their customary land on the Indonesian side of the border, and they are calling on PNG authorities to do something about it or the border problems will continue.
The first incident one week ago today triggered a near-confrontation on the Papua New Guinea-Indonesia border between disgruntled Wutung and Sandaun (West Sepik) villagers and armed Indonesian soldiers.
Wutung rural local level government president Patrick Muliale told the Post-Courier that last Thursday, an armed Indonesian soldier tried to prevent a Wutung youth from riding his motorcycle into Bartas on the Indonesian side of the border for reasons unknown and the soldier allegedly assaulted the youth.
Mr. Muliale said the soldier was then mobbed by angry Wutung youths and a stand-off ensued between armed Indonesian soldiers and the youths.
"The youths were not satisfied with the treatment and on Saturday, they pulled down the Indonesian flag and another altercation ensued, but officials from both PNG and Indonesia managed to cull the situation," he said.
Mr. Muliale said yesterday that the situation is tense on the ground and there are other border issues that may have triggered the incident.
"We want Waigani to be more effective and proactive in its approach to border issues," he said.
Meanwhile, acting secretary for the department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, (DFAT) Ambassador Lucy Bogari says the government has its schedule, so the Post-Courier, and the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Rimbink Pato will be fully briefed before he makes an official statement on the incident.
When that statement will be made is not known and Ambassador Bogari said DFAT’s director general for political security and treaties will have a report ready for Minister Pato.
But Ms. Bagari’s response has not gone down well with Mr. Muliale, who asked the DFAT to be more proactive in its approach and to have more effective border administration office to deal issues as and when they arise.
Mr. Muliale said his people are continuously being harassed by Indonesian soldiers and authorities and the underlying issue is the international border.
"Our traditional land where we make gardens and where our hunting grounds are is on the Indonesian side of the border and we use traditional border passes, but when they (Indonesian authorities) refuse us entry and want passports, we are placed in a dilemma," he said.
He said they are then unable to go to their gardens, which is rightfully on their very own land but in Indonesia.
"The Indonesian check point used to be at Tami River but when they built Bartas, they also moved it closer to the Papua New Guinea border," he said.
PNG Post-Courier: http://www.postcourier.com.pg/
Copyright © 2013 PNG Post-Courier. All Rights Reserved.
http://pidp.eastwestcenter.org/pireport/2013/January/01-18-05.htm
Papua New Guinea’s Foreign Minister, Rimbink Pato is yet to be briefed on the border altercation between Wutung villagers and Indonesian soldiers one week ago before making a statement on the matter, acting Foreign Affairs secretary Lucy Bogari told the Post-Courier.
Fri, 18 Jan 2013
PORT MORESBY, PNG (Post Courier) ---- Papua New Guinea’s Foreign Minister, Rimbink Pato is yet to be briefed on the border altercation between Wutung villagers and Indonesian soldiers one week ago before making a statement on the matter, acting Foreign Affairs secretary Lucy Bogari told the Post-Courier.
But the villagers claim there are serious underlying issues which have triggered the recent incident, especially to do with their customary land on the Indonesian side of the border, and they are calling on PNG authorities to do something about it or the border problems will continue.
The first incident a week ago triggered a near-confrontation on the Papua New Guinea-Indonesia border between disgruntled Wutung and Sandaun (West Sepik) villagers and armed Indonesian soldiers.
Wutung rural local level government president Patrick Muliale told the Post-Courier an armed Indonesian soldier tried to prevent a Wutung youth from riding his motor cycle into Bartas on the Indonesian side of the border for reasons unknown and the soldier allegedly assaulted the youth.
Muliale said the soldier was then mobbed by angry Wutung youths and a stand-off ensued between armed Indonesian soldiers and the youths.
“The youths were not satisfied with the treatment and on Saturday, they pulled down the Indonesian flag and another altercation ensued, but officials from both PNG and Indonesia managed to cull the situation,” he said.
Muliale said the situation is tense on the ground and there are other border issues that may have triggered the incident.
“We want Waigani to be more effective and proactive in its approach to border issues,” he said.
http://www.islandsbusiness.com/news/index_dynamic/containerNameToReplace=MiddleMiddle/focusModuleID=130/focusContentID=30943/tableName=mediaRelease/overideSkinName=newsArticle-full.tpl
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Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea (PNG; Tok Pisin: Papua Niugini), officially the Independent State of Papua New Guinea, is a country in Oceania that occupies the eastern half of the island of New Guinea (the western portion of the island is a part of the Indonesian provinces of Papua and West Papua) and numerous offshore islands. It is located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, in a region described since the early 19th century as Melanesia. The capital is Port Moresby.
Papua New Guinea is one of the most culturally diverse countries on Earth. According to recent data, 841 different languages are listed for the country, although 11 of these have no known living speakers. There may be at least as many traditional societies, out of a population of about 6.2 million. It is also one of the most rural, as only 18 percent of its people live in urban centres. The country is one of the world's least explored, culturally and geographically, and many undiscovered species of plants and animals are thought to exist in the interior of Papua New Guinea.
Strong growth in Papua New Guinea's mining and resource sector has led to PNG becoming the sixth fastest-growing economy in the world as of 2011. Despite this, many people live in extreme poverty, with about one third of the population living on less than US$1.25 per day. The majority of the population still live in traditional societies and practice subsistence-based agriculture. These societies and clans have some explicit acknowledgement within the nation's constitutional framework. The PNG Constitution expresses the wish for "traditional villages and communities to remain as viable units of Papua New Guinean society", and for active steps to be taken in their preservation.
After being ruled by three external powers since 1884, Papua New Guinea gained its independence from Australia in 1975. It remains a Commonwealth realm of Her Majesty Elizabeth II, Queen of Papua New Guinea.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papua_New_Guinea
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West Papua (region) .. bits ..
West Papua or Western New Guinea refers to the Indonesian western half of the island of New Guinea and smaller islands to its west. The region is administered as two provinces: Papua and West Papua. The eastern half of New Guinea is Papua New Guinea.
The King Bird-of-paradise is one of
over 300 bird species on the peninsula.
[ administrative picture ]
Map of the island of w:New Guinea
Green = western New Guinea, (Indonesia) divided into the two provinces of West Irian Jaya (light green) and Papua (dark green).
Beige = eastern New Guinea, the 'mainland' portion of the nation of Papua New Guinea
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Papua_%28region%29
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Indonesia–Papua New Guinea relations
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indonesia%E2%80%93Papua_New_Guinea_relations
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Free Papua Movement
The Free Papua Movement (Indonesian: Organisasi Papua Merdeka, abbreviated OPM) is a militant organisation[citation needed] established in 1965 to encourage and effect the violent overthrow of the current governments in the Papua and West Papua provinces of Indonesia, formerly known as Irian Jaya to secede from Indonesia, and to reject economic development and modernity as well as to eliminate non-native populations in the island. It has received funding from Gaddafi's Libya and training from the Maoist Guerrilla group New People's army, a Foreign Terrorist Organization designated by the US Department of Homeland Security.
The movement is outlawed in Indonesia, and agitating for independence for the provinces has incurred charges of treason. Since its inception the OPM has attempted diplomatic dialogue, conducted Morning Star flag-raising ceremonies, and undertaken militant actions as part of the Papua conflict. Supporters routinely display the Morning Star flag and other symbols of Papuan unity, such as the national anthem "Hai Tanahku Papua" and a national coat of arms, which had been adopted in the period 1961 until Indonesian administration began in May 1963 under the New York Agreement.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_Papua_Movement
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Pacific Islands Report
http://pidp.eastwestcenter.org/pireport/
Pacific Islands Development Program, East-West Center
With Support From Center for Pacific Islands Studies, University of Hawai‘i
Authorities Mum Over PNG-Indonesia Border Incident
Local official claims PNG youth assaulted by Indonesian soldier
By Haiveta Kivia
PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea (PNG Post-Courier, Jan. 17, 2013) – Papua New Guinea Foreign Minister Rimbink Pato was still waiting yesterday to be briefed on the border altercation between Wutung villagers and Indonesian soldiers one week ago before making a statement on the matter, acting Foreign Affairs secretary Lucy Bogari told the Post-Courier. But the villagers claim there are serious underlying issues which have triggered the recent incident, especially to do with their customary land on the Indonesian side of the border, and they are calling on PNG authorities to do something about it or the border problems will continue.
The first incident one week ago today triggered a near-confrontation on the Papua New Guinea-Indonesia border between disgruntled Wutung and Sandaun (West Sepik) villagers and armed Indonesian soldiers.
Wutung rural local level government president Patrick Muliale told the Post-Courier that last Thursday, an armed Indonesian soldier tried to prevent a Wutung youth from riding his motorcycle into Bartas on the Indonesian side of the border for reasons unknown and the soldier allegedly assaulted the youth.
Mr. Muliale said the soldier was then mobbed by angry Wutung youths and a stand-off ensued between armed Indonesian soldiers and the youths.
"The youths were not satisfied with the treatment and on Saturday, they pulled down the Indonesian flag and another altercation ensued, but officials from both PNG and Indonesia managed to cull the situation," he said.
Mr. Muliale said yesterday that the situation is tense on the ground and there are other border issues that may have triggered the incident.
"We want Waigani to be more effective and proactive in its approach to border issues," he said.
Meanwhile, acting secretary for the department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, (DFAT) Ambassador Lucy Bogari says the government has its schedule, so the Post-Courier, and the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Rimbink Pato will be fully briefed before he makes an official statement on the incident.
When that statement will be made is not known and Ambassador Bogari said DFAT’s director general for political security and treaties will have a report ready for Minister Pato.
But Ms. Bagari’s response has not gone down well with Mr. Muliale, who asked the DFAT to be more proactive in its approach and to have more effective border administration office to deal issues as and when they arise.
Mr. Muliale said his people are continuously being harassed by Indonesian soldiers and authorities and the underlying issue is the international border.
"Our traditional land where we make gardens and where our hunting grounds are is on the Indonesian side of the border and we use traditional border passes, but when they (Indonesian authorities) refuse us entry and want passports, we are placed in a dilemma," he said.
He said they are then unable to go to their gardens, which is rightfully on their very own land but in Indonesia.
"The Indonesian check point used to be at Tami River but when they built Bartas, they also moved it closer to the Papua New Guinea border," he said.
PNG Post-Courier: http://www.postcourier.com.pg/
Copyright © 2013 PNG Post-Courier. All Rights Reserved.
http://pidp.eastwestcenter.org/pireport/2013/January/01-18-05.htm
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