The term “Melanesia” often refers to the sub-Oceania geographical regions, including the islands in South Pacific, New Guinea, and Indonesia’s West Papua. Living in these regions are Melanesians, who have…
After more than 300 years of colonization, Indonesians declared their independence in August 1945. The path which was taken by the then-new nation was not easy since the people had…
After the proclamation of Indonesia independence in August 1945, there were long battles and negotiations regarding the status of West Papua. According to the principle uti possidetis juris which ruled…
After being colonized by the Dutch colonists for over three-hundred years, Indonesia finally declared its independence on August 17th, 1945. However, the big step which results in the new sovereignty…
West Papua nowadays is known as one of the provinces in Indonesia, hence the part of the Indonesia Republic. However, not many people realize that this eastern region has become…
Throughout the history of Indonesia’s battle for independence, West Papua was the area that required a long and hard struggle to accomplish. More than 15 years after the independence in…
The conflict between Indonesia and Netherland did not stop even after Indonesia gained independence. The dispute over West Papua was the final impediment that prevented Indonesia from gaining full independence,…
New York Agreement is a further official meeting between the Indonesian and the Dutch Government. This agreement is the follow-up action to the Dutch-Indonesian Round Table Conference that concerned about…
The fight for liberating West Papua from the Dutch authority after the Independence in 1945 was seriously strenuous. Even the worst case was when the Netherlands denounced the series of…
Taking place at the north square of Yogyakarta Palace, Soekarno, President at that time, announced the Three Commands for The People (TRIKORA) in 19th December 1961. This command was to…
