Podcasts about West Papua

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澳大利亚总理阿尔巴尼斯赞扬与印度尼西亚达成的一项新的安全协定，标志着两国防务伙伴关系更加紧密。然而分析人士警告称，这项条约可能代价高昂，因为它可能会忽略西巴布亚（West Papua）持续存在的人权问题，以及外界对印尼政府未来政治走向的担忧。

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has hailed a new security pact with Indonesia as a significant shift toward a closer defence partnership between the two countries. However, analysts warn the treaty may come at a high cost, potentially ignoring ongoing human rights issues in West Papua and concerns about the Indonesian government's future political direction.

Götter, Geister, Christus. In unserem Gespräch in der Reihe Christopraxis berichtet Rainer Scheunemann über seine theologischen Einsichten und pastoralen Erfahrungen in Westpapua und Indonesien allgemein. Die dort vorherrschende animistische bzw. dynamistische Vorstellungswelt ist für uns im Westen schwer verständlich und wirkt exotisch. Gerade deshalb ist es wichtig für uns, unser Weltverständnis und auch unseren Blick auf die Bibel, von diesen Kulturen zu lernen. Im ersten Teil von "Christopraxis: Götter, Geister, Christus" geht es vorrangig um die Phänomene und Erfahrungen als solche und ihre theologische Wertung. Im zweiten Gespräch stehen pastorale und praktische Fragen im VordergrundPfarrer Dr. Rainer Scheunemann Dozent fuer Neues Testament, Missionswissenschaft und Philosophiegeschichte an der Theologischen Hochschule Jayapura und ordinierter Pfarrer der Evangelischen Kirche von West-Papua Indonesien, sowie Koordinator der Abendbibelschulen in 18 Staedten in West-Papua.Prof. Dr. Dr. Roland Werner ist Mitarbeiter im Zinzendorf-Institut Marburg und unterrichtet an der Evangelischen Hochschule Tabor, ebenfalls in Marburg. Er ist einer der Initiatoren von „glaubendenken“.

Rosetta and Milly chat with Lee and Jacqui, two of the organisers behind Merdeka - an epic night of music this Saturday February 7, fundraising to bring activists and academics over from West Papua, for the West Papua Solidarity Forum this March. Whakarongo mai nei!

Götter, Geister, Christus. In unserem Gespräch in der Reihe Christopraxis berichtet Rainer Scheunemann über seine theologischen Einsichten und pastoralen Erfahrungen in Westpapua und Indonesien allgemein. Die dort vorherrschende animistische bzw. dynamistische Vorstellungswelt ist für uns im Westen schwer verständlich und wirkt exotisch. Gerade deshalb ist es wichtig für uns, unser Weltverständnis und auch unseren Blick auf die Bibel, von diesen Kulturen zu lernen. Im ersten Teil von "Christopraxis: Götter, Geister, Christus" geht es vorrangig um die Phänomene und Erfahrungen als solche und ihre theologische Wertung. Im zweiten Gespräch stehen pastorale und praktische Fragen im VordergrundPfarrer Dr. Rainer Scheunemann Dozent fuer Neues Testament, Missionswissenschaft und Philosophiegeschichte an der Theologischen Hochschule Jayapura und ordinierter Pfarrer der Evangelischen Kirche von West-Papua Indonesien, sowie Koordinator der Abendbibelschulen in 18 Städten in West-Papua.

In 1961, 23-year-old Michael Rockefeller – heir to one of America's wealthiest families and son of future Vice President Nelson Rockefeller – disappeared without a trace in the remote swamps of Dutch New Guinea (now West Papua). While collecting primitive art from the Asmat people, his boat capsized in treacherous waters. He tied gas cans to his body and swam toward shore, famously saying, "I think I can make it."He was never seen again.For decades, the official story was drowning. But persistent rumors – backed by journalist investigations, eyewitness accounts from Asmat villagers, and books like Carl Hoffman's Savage Harvest – point to a far darker fate: ritual killing and cannibalism as revenge in a culture built around headhunting and sacred violence.In this episode, we dive deep into the mystery: the colonial clashes that set the stage, the Asmat's complex worldview, the exhaustive searches, cover-up allegations, and the chilling evidence that Michael may have been speared, beheaded, and consumed in a ceremonial act.Was it tragedy, murder, or something lost in cultural collision? Join me for this unfiltered exploration of one of history's most haunting unsolved disappearances.▶️ *[WORK WITH ME]* https://RobbJarrett.net▶️ *FREE* Personal Brand Starter Kit :: https://www.medialabb.net/brandkit*[SUBSCRIPTIONS I RECOMMEND]*ABOBE CREATIVE SOFTWARE - VIDIQ (AI Creation and SEO) - https://vidiq.com/robbjarrett Motion Array (Assets) - Envato (Assets) - OPENART (AI Creation Tools)BEACONS: https://beacons.ai/signup?c=robbjarrett*[PRODUCTS I RECOMMEND]*SM7B Microphone - https://amzn.to/47AuKREMV7+ Microphone - https://amzn.to/3V7LRmABLUE YETI Microphone - https://amzn.to/3V7LRmAOBSBOT Webcam - https://amzn.to/4mcWhMFDJI Action Cam - https://amzn.to/3V44gk7DJI OSMO Gimbal - https://amzn.to/3V44gk7NEEWER Lights - https://amzn.to/4pfvMJe

On 10 November 2025, Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto made a controversial decision that reignited divisions in Indonesian society: he posthumously designated former President Suharto as a pahlawan nasional or a ‘national hero.' Suharto seized power in 1965 during a period of violent upheaval and ruled Indonesia for over three decades until 1998, presiding over what he called the "New Order" regime. His rule brought rapid economic development, lifting millions out of poverty and transforming Indonesia into a regional power. But it was also marked by systematic human rights violations, including the mass killings of alleged communists in 1965-66, as well as brutal crackdowns in East Timor, Aceh, and West Papua. His regime was characterized by media censorship, restrictions on freedom, and widespread corruption. The decision to honour Suharto came despite protests from over 500 civil society members, academics, and activists who argue the designation whitewashes history and betrays the victims of his regime. But defenders point to his role in Indonesia's economic transformation and his contributions during the independence era. In this episode Elisabeth Kramer is joined by historian Dr. Ken Setiawan and Lailly Prihatiningtyas, a PhD student representing Sydney group Aliansi Gusar, to explore what this designation means for Indonesia's democracy, its memory politics, and its ongoing struggle with accountability for past atrocities. We also ask, how have young people reacted to this, and what does it mean to them? Dr Setiawan has written a highly relevant article on historical revisionism under the Prabowo presidency, which you can find at https://indonesiaatmelbourne.unimelb.edu.au/of-heroes-and-villains-prabowos-playbook-for-power-and-historical-revisionism/. Dr Ken Setiawan is a Senior Lecturer in Indonesian Studies and a Deputy Director (Diversity and Inclusion) at the Asia Institute, Faculty of Arts. She is also an Associate at the Centre for Indonesian Law, Islam and Society (CILIS) at the Melbourne Law School. Ken's research interests include globalisation and human rights, historical violence and transitional justice, as well as gender and civil society. She has widely published on the politics of human rights in Indonesia, and teaches in the areas of Indonesian Studies, including language, and Asian Studies, with a particular focus on politics and human rights. Lailly Prihatiningtyas is a PhD candidate and research consultant at the Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology Sydney. Her work focuses on the governance of just energy transitions, green jobs, and labour market institutions, especially in Southeast Asia. She has more than a decade of diverse professional experience in Indonesia, working with government, development organisations, the private sector, and NGOs. She is part of Aliansi GUSAR (Gerakan untuk Sydney Bersuara), a grassroots collective of Indonesian diasporas in Sydney concerned with justice and equality in Indonesia, and joins Talking Indonesia to share a civic engagement perspective on social justice, state accountability, and the impacts of political decisions on ordinary Indonesian citizens.

The latest news from Melanesia.

The latest news from Melanesia.

The latest news from Melanesia.

The latest news from Melanesia.

The latest news from Melanesia.

 “There is something in us,” nature writer Jay Griffiths says, “that detests the tepid world of net curtains … the chloroform world where human nature is well schooled, tamed from childhood on, where the radiators are permanently on mild and the windows are permanently closed.”   Lost with her life and desperate to escape the confines of the modern world, Jay set out on a journey to explore the world's wildest places. She would explore ice, earth, water, fire and air. It would take seven years and all her savings. She would sing with cannibals in the highlands of West Papua, drink ayahuasca with shamans in the amazon. She explored the frozen arctic with Innuits and the fire desert with the aboriginals of the Australia.   Through her travels Jay learned the wisdom of the indigenous people that call these elements home. She discovered how they shaped their culture and beliefs, and in time how they shaped her too. She was seeking wildness. She was following her ‘feral angel', listening to its call to take flight and reconnect with the wildness inside her.   This episode is the original interview I did with Jay a few years ago. The documentary ‘Adventure' episode is about 100 episodes back in the feed. Check out it out on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your show.  I'm re-running the original interview now for a couple of reasons. Firstly, it's an amazing chat, and I had to cut so much good stuff out to make the documentary. And secondly, it's Native American Heritage Month and although Jay doesn't spend time with Native Americans, her story is about learning how indigenous people connect with the wild in ice, earth, air and fire.    This is a story for anyone that's ever crawled up the walls, stared out the window and dreamed of escape. This is a call to the wild.   Highlights include: ·   Take ayahuasca with shamans in the Amazon ·   Walk naked and alone into the frozen wilderness of the Arctic ·   Trek the highlands with the freedom fighters of West Papua, one of the most remote and least-visited places on earth ·   Have dinner with cannibals ·   Find out how to apply the wisdom of the wild in our own life   Jay's book of this adventure is called ‘Wild: an Elemental Journey'. It is one of the most beautiful pieces of nature writing I have ever read and couldn't recommend it highly enough. Her latest book ‘Why Rebel?' is awesome too. Search them up wherever you get your books – you won't be disappointed! FOLLOW US: Instagram: ⁠@armchairexplorerpodcast⁠ Facebook: ⁠@armchairexplorerpodcast⁠ Newsletter: ⁠armchair-explorer.com⁠ PODCAST RECOMMENDATION Check out the Smart Travel Podcast: This week's show is supported by the new Smart Travel Podcast. Travel smarter — and spend less — with help from NerdWallet. Check out Smart Travel here.  CREDITS Armchair Explorer is produced by ⁠Armchair Productions⁠. Aaron Millar wrote and presented the show, Charles Tyrie did the audio editing and sound design. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In Pacific Waves today: Fiji's former PM sentenced over corruption charge; West Papua group claims 15 civilians killed in drone bombing; Pacific social media wrap with Coco Lance. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In a week where:Tim Westwood is charged with four counts of rape.A Gaza-Israeli ceasefire & hostage deal is approved.Drake's lawsuit against Universal Music Group is dismissed.Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning actor, dies aged 79.Afghanistan & Pakistan get into conflict.In Life: (9:34) As the ceasefire is already breached by Israel, we look to a story about stories and how they'll always live on even if they kill all the storytellers. (Excerpt By Huda Fakhreddine)In Environment: (27:24) If you wanted another atrocity that you know scarily little about, then let me tell you what British companies like BP & Unilever are doing in West Papua! (Article By Samira Homerang Saunders & David Whyte)In Music: (37:00) As I continue to hate on Chris Brown, it has come to my attention that - at this point - I might be in the minority, even if my stance is valid. (Article By Craig Jenkins)Lastly, in Culture: (55:12) Tate Modern is hosting a fresh look at Nigerian Modernism and the paths Nigerian artists have taken in response to life pre & post-colonialism (Article By Jason Okundaye)Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://the5thelement.co.ukPhotography: https://www.crt.photographyIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

The latest news from Melanesia.

The latest news from Melanesia.

The latest news from Melanesia.

The latest news from Melanesia.

In this episode with Professor Camellia Webb-Gannon, we discuss the often-overlooked fight for self-determination in West Papua. We analyze the history of West Papua's independence movement and the current state of the struggle, while also exploring possible paths forward. — Special Guest: Camellia Webb-Gannon Executive Producer: Andrew Chand Correspondents: Hannah Vinas and Calvin Pan

This week on Tagata o te Moana: FAST party wins Samoa's snap general election; Bougainvillieans hit the polls; It's Pacific Islands Forum leaders week; New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Vaovasamanaia Winston Peters is on the show; France voices 'frustration' over donor exclusion from PIF Leaders' Summit in Honiara; Pacific leaders are expected to reaffirm their recognition of Indonesia's sovereignty over West Papua at PIFLM; A small Maori community is celebrating a huge win against 80 years of sand mining on their coastline; Hundreds of Pacific delegates at Turangawaewae Marae in Ngaruawahia, paying tribute to Maori monarch Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: PIF leaders to discuss UN visit to West Papua; Vanuatu teachers set to strike disrupting school term; Māori and Pacific youth inspired by Māori Queen's leadership; PNG's ambitious journey to a digital government; Samoa and Fiji women's rugby give their all at the world cup. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Protest in support of West Papua prisoners ends in chaos; Māori community win after years-long battle over sand mining; NZ local elections heats up in Lower Hutt; Pacific leaders attend one year anniversary of Māori Queen. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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In Pacific Waves today: More deaths reported in West Papua clashes; NZ police not doing enough to tackle corruption in the region - report; Funding cut hurting Pacific and Māori students - advocates; Mumbai to host sevens rugby tournament. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Kate Adie introduces stories from Ukraine, Chile, Indonesia, and France.Ukraine's audacious drone raid on Russian airbases was met with disbelief that such an attack was even possible. Operation ‘Spider's Web' was 18 months in the planning, and caused huge damage to Russia's bomber fleet. But as Paul Adams discovered, civilians in Kyiv are uneasy about celebrating this success, fearful of how Russia might respond.Approximately one fifth of Ukraine is currently under Russian occupation. Russia doesn't allow foreign journalists to enter the occupied territories, but the BBC's Olga Malchevska has been corresponding in secret with Ukrainian civilians in Crimea, through which she learned of the risks they face for small acts of resistance.During the rule of Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet in the 70s and 80s, thousands of babies were illegally kidnapped and adopted by couples abroad. Today, many of Chile's ‘stolen children' are in a race against time to trace their aging mothers. Jane Chambers was there as one mother and daughter reunited.The coral reefs of Raja Ampat in Indonesia are among the most beautiful on Earth, but last year suffered a mass bleaching event which left reefs in some regions resembling white desert plains. Mark Stratton reports from West Papua where locals are worried that over-tourism is making the reefs even more vulnerable.And we're in Normandy in Northern France, where this week the 81st anniversary of the D-Day landings was commemorated. Each year, commemorations take on greater significance as the number of war veterans able to attend declines. Ash Bhardwarj visited one village keeping their memory alive.Series Producer: Serena Tarling Production Coordinators: Katie Morrison & Sophie Hill Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith

A human rights researcher said the escalation of violence in West Papua is on par with some of the most intense times of conflict over the past six decades. It comes as the United Liberation Movement for West Papua claims Indonesia killed at least one civilian while severely injuring another last Tuesday in Puncak Regency. Caleb Fotheringham has more.

Eine Reise zurück in den Dschungel, zurück ins Leben: Nachdem uns Sabine Kuegler in der vorherigen Folge davon berichtete, wie sie als Kind deutscher Forscher im Dschungel von West Papua aufwuchs und schließlich mit 17 Jahren in ein Schweizer Internat zog, erzählt sie uns in dieser Folge des Weltwach Podcast davon, wie sie schwer erkrankte und als letzte Hoffnung in den Dschungel zurückkehrte, um womöglich etwas über die unbekannte Krankheit herauszufinden und hoffentlich ein Heilmittel zu finden. Eine Geschichte über die Heilkraft der Natur, über Identität, Kultur und das Leben.Um diese Reise geht es auch in Sabines aktuellem Buch “Ich schwimme nicht mehr da, wo die Krokodile sind”.Redaktion und Postproduktion: Janna OlsonDieser Podcast wird auch durch unsere Hörerschaft ermöglicht. Wenn du gern zuhörst, kannst du dazu beitragen, dass unsere Show auch weiterhin besteht und regelmäßig erscheint. Zum Dank erhältst du Zugriff auf unseren werbefreien Feed und auf unsere Bonusfolgen. Diese Möglichkeiten zur Unterstützung bestehen:Weltwach Supporters Club bei Steady. Du kannst ihn auch direkt über Spotify ansteuern. Alternativ kannst du bei Apple Podcasts UnterstützerIn werden.WERBEPARTNERhttps://linktr.ee/weltwachSTAY IN TOUCH:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weltwach/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/weltwach/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Weltwach/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WELTWACHNewsletter: https://weltwach.de/newsletter/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Howie is in Papua New Guinea, where he is joined by Danny Wenda, Secretary for the President of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua, for a discussion of the Indonesian occupation of West Papua. *This episode was pre-recorded due to the time difference between with Papua New Guinea. Resources discussed on the episode:United Liberation Movement for West Papua, https://www.ulmwp.org Green State Vision, https://greenstatevision.info/Office of Benny Wenda, https://www.bennywenda.org/Free West Papua Campaign, https://www.freewestpapua.org/Streamed on 4/12/25Watch the video at: https://youtube.com/live/MuEf4fZgjWUGreen Socialist Notes is a weekly livestream/podcast hosted by 2020 Green Party/Socialist Party presidential nominee, Howie Hawkins.  Started as a weekly campaign livestream in the spring of 2020, the streams have continued post elections and are now under the umbrella of the Green Socialist Organizing Project, which grew out of the 2020 presidential campaign.  Green Socialist Notes seeks to provide both an independent Green Socialist perspective, as well as link listeners up with opportunities to get involved in building a real people-powered movement in their communities.Green Socialist Notes PodcastEvery Saturday at 3:00 PM EDT on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch.Every Monday at 7:00 AM EDT on most major podcast outlets.Music by Gumbo le FunqueIntro: She Taught UsOutro: #PowerLoveFreedom

Wie ist es, mitten im Dschungel West Papuas mit einem bis dahin unentdeckten Clan, dem Clan der Fayu, aufzuwachsen? Als kleines blondes Mädchen das Jagen zu trainieren? Und was bedeutet es, wirklich eins zu werden mit der Natur? Diese Fragen kann uns Sabine Kuegler beantworten, denn als Tochter zweier deutscher Forscher wurde sie in Nepal geboren und wuchs ab dem Alter von fünf Jahren im Dschungel von West Papua mit jenen Fayu auf. In dieser Folge sprechen wir über ihr Leben in diesem Clan mit und inmitten der Natur, über die Sprache des Dschungels und das Einswerden mit ihm. Dazu schreibt sie in ihrem Bestseller “Dschungelkind”: “Ich sollte lernen, ohne meine Augen zu sehen, ohne meine Nase zu riechen, ohne meine Ohren zu hören, und ich sollte alle meine Gedanken anhalten.” Unser Gespräch, das sich über zwei Folgen erstreckt, geht aber auch weit darüber hinaus und behandelt Themen wie Identität und Kulturschock, und das Wechseln zwischen den Welten. Sabines Bücher: https://www.sabinekuegler.com/autorinRedaktion und Postproduktion: Janna OlsonDieser Podcast wird auch durch unsere Hörerschaft ermöglicht. Wenn du gern zuhörst, kannst du dazu beitragen, dass unsere Show auch weiterhin besteht und regelmäßig erscheint. Zum Dank erhältst du Zugriff auf unseren werbefreien Feed und auf unsere Bonusfolgen. Diese Möglichkeiten zur Unterstützung bestehen:Weltwach Supporters Club bei Steady. Du kannst ihn auch direkt über Spotify ansteuern. Alternativ kannst du bei Apple Podcasts UnterstützerIn werden.WERBEPARTNERhttps://linktr.ee/weltwachSTAY IN TOUCH:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weltwach/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/weltwach/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Weltwach/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WELTWACHNewsletter: https://weltwach.de/newsletter/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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