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Immigration office deports French journalists (26 May 2010)
The Jakarta Post - Jayapura immigration office deported two French nationals Wednesday after finding them guilty of violating their visa terms.

French journalists detained in Papua (25 May 2010)
The Jakarta Post - Two French television journalists were detained Tuesday in Papua after filming a human rights rally by some 100 students, an immigration official said. Baudouin Koenig, 54, and Carole Lorthiois, 27, were detained in Jayapura, the capital of Papua, on accusations they violated their visa terms, said local immigration chief Robert Silitonga.

Journalists Raise Voices in Protest Over French Colleagues Detained in Papua (25 May 2010)
Jakarta Globe - Local members of the media have condemned Tuesday’s detention of two French journalists in Papua, saying the move undermined freedom of the press. Victor Mambor, chairman of the Papua chapter of the Independent Journalist Alliance (AJI), said the government had crossed the line.

Villagers Flee Deadly Papua Tribal Clash (24 May 2010)
Jakarta Globe - A violent tribal conflict in Timika, Papua, has prompted scores of women and children to flee their homes to the safety of a nearby military base, a witness said on Monday.

Human Rights - Indonesia - Papua - Filep Karma (23 May 2010)
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, The Netherlands - Because until today the medical condition and the medical care of Filep Karma did not improve, the Foundation Pro Papua wrote a letter to the Dutch minister of Foreign Affairs. Below you will find the answer of the ministry of Foreign Affairs on behalf of the minister of FA, Drs. M.J.M. Verhagen and the original letter of Foundation Pro Papua for your information.