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Book addresses land ownership issue in Papua (20 Apr 2010)
The Jakarta Post - Atmajaya Catholic University researchers launched Tuesday a book addressing land ownership issue in Papua, highlighting a general misconception between local tribes and outsiders apparently obstructing the latter’s attempts to exploit the region.

Papuan regent arrested for alleged graft (17 Apr 2010)
The Jakarta Post - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has arrested the regent of Boven Digul, Papua province, for his alleged hand in graft that caused state losses of about Rp 49 billion (US$5.4 million).

Anti-oil palm campaigns ‘no business’ of Church (16 Apr 2010)
UCAN - Pontianak Archbishop: Religious men and women should not get involved in controversy over oil palm plantations in the country, which is “none of the Catholic Church’s business.”

Police hit by arrows in village clash (16 Apr 2010)
The Jakarta Post - Three police officers were injured when they attempted to break up clashing villagers in Timika, Papua, on Thursday.

Police detain 25 residents of Papua village amidst tension (16 Apr 2010)
The Jakarta Post - Mimika Police have detained 25 residents of Kwamki Lama village in Timika regency, Papua, during sweeping raids as tension rises following false rumor that a man died of fatal arrow injuries.